Skin Cancer Treatment and Prevention – By Dr. melvin Elson

Of all the cancers, skin cancer is by far the most common type. Although, there are many forms of skin cancer some of which are quite rare, there are 3 that account for 99% of skin cancers—basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.

The most common type of skin cancer and the most common type of cancer overall is basal cell carcinoma. It is due to sun exposure, particularly the shorter wavelength that is also the sunburn spectrum and is blocked with the use of sunscreen. There are about 1,000,000 people in the United States with this cancer and it appears in a variety of forms, but mostly as a sore that does not heal or an area of the skin that begins to bleed. It is almost exclusively located in sun exposed areas, especially the face and hands.

Early Detection of Skin Cancer

Rarely does it metastasize—go to distant parts of the body, but it is also known as a rodent ulcer, because it eats the skin away in the area. This can be especially troublesome near the eye or in a crease in the face, e.g. near the nose. Usually treatment is curative and if caught early will usually not leave a bad scar. If not caught early, it may require what is known as Moh’s surgery which can be very destructive and require reconstruction. It is so easy to prevent by using a sunscreen with SPF 15-30 on a daily basis.

Less common is squamous cell carcinoma, which arises in an area of chronically damaged skin. It can arise in a leg ulcer of long-standing duration, in an area of chronic dermatitis and the most virulent area is the lip or mouth where it comes from use of tobacco. Treatment is surgical or irradiation and usually turns out well unless the lesion is on the lip, whereas it can be deadly.

The most virulent of all skin cancers and one of the worst of all is malignant melanoma. There are about 55,000 cases a year and has a number of factors that contribute to its development. Sunburns in childhood seem to increase the chance of having one and the use of tanning beds definitely increases the chance of having one. Treatment is surgical excision with a wide margin. No other treatment is effective and if not caught in the early stage will lead to death of the patient.

As a reminder, I offer free skin cancer screening here in the office. The only requirement is that you make an appointment, so call 615 441 5227 to schedule. This could save your life.

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La Peau Skincare Antioxidant Products - Dr. Melvin Elson

(615) 441-5227 - La Peau Skincare Products - Dr. Melvin Elson - http://www.drmelvinelson.com/la-peau/ The Intelligent antioxidant treatment for your skin. Simple & Easy to Use! La Peau is a 3-product skin care range that uses BeCell Complex in all its formulations and contain no animal substances. La Peau uses the BeCell, a new molecular complex based on stem cell research, void of any animal substances and hormones, that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. La Peau has a proprietary delivery system that allows better absorption of antioxidants and vitamins into the skin, without clogging the pores. La Peau increases the collagen elastin formation and improves elasticity & hydration of the skin within a few applications, according to studies by top dermatologists. La Peau has proven healing virtues and is great for all skin types. La Peau is backed by a world renowned scientific advisory board from Geneva and Stanford Universities. La Peau has been granted the label of Excellence SwissCos. This is the highest recognition for Swiss elite cosmetic products. More information here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpVdpYzVuk4 Contact Us! Address: 4081 Highway 96. Burns, TN 37029 Phone : +1 (615) 441-5227 Email : info@drmelvinelson.com Website: http://www.drmelvinelson.com My Google Plus Page: https://plus.google.com/114881672939201905918

What is a Good Cosmetic Result? – By Dr. Melvin Elson

There are many types of cosmetic procedures that are available this day and time. Some of them are invasive, i.e. they involve opening of the skin in some fashion be it surgery or liposuction or deep laser and there are those that are not particularly invasive, such as botulinum toxin injections and filling materials.

The issue I would like to address here is that regardless of the procedure the best result is the one in which the patient looks better—but still looks like herself. NOT DIFFERENT.

The worst thing you can say to someone who has had a procedure is that your procedure (insert face-lift, eye job, or filler) looks great. The correct response when things are done properly and goes well is that YOU look great, not your procedure.

Good Results and Cosmetic Procedures

This has come to be a common topic of conversation recently because of the publicity surrounding Renee Zellweger. She says she has had nothing done; however, for some reason—whatever that may be—she looks different. She does not look like herself. She may say it is due to her new lifestyle and it may be but whatever the cause, she looks like a different person.

Sometimes, cosmetic surgery or procedures can make a person look completely different and that may be the purpose if a gangster is trying to escape capture. But generally, people want to look better, not different. A skilled plastic surgeon or dermatologist knows this and works with the patient to achieve this goal—looking better, more rested, “looking as good as I feel” and on and on. When you see a result that gets a lot of publicity because things are not done properly that should not deter you from having a procedure that you want to make you look better and feel better about yourself. This is just one more key part of finding the skilled physician that you want to put your hands into.

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Cosmetic Dermatology Training for Nurses and Medspas - Dr. Melvin Elson

Cosmetic Dermatology Training for Nurses and Medspa - http://www.drmelvinelson.com/ - (615) 441-5227 Doctor Melvin Elson has been training doctors and nurses in Cosmetic Medical procedures since 1982 primarily in evaluation of the aging face, Botulinum Toxin and dermal filling materials. He has trained in 51 countries and in most of the United States. He has instructed independently as well as for companies such as Collagen Corporation, Inamed, Beaufor-Ipsen, Allergan, Prollenium, Merz Aesthetics, and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Why Choose Me to Train You In YOUR Office? 1. You don’t have to travel 2. No hotel for you! 3. You do not miss days out of the office 4. You can still see patients in your office while I am training you on your patients 5. You don’t waste time on expensive weekend conferences that may not teach what you really need and want 6. No more questioning whether the Faculty in conferences are well-trained or even qualified to train 7. You choose the day and time 8. Your patients appreciate the effort you are putting forth for them 9. You will have someone experienced seeing your practice in action and can help you learn how to improve your practice 10. My expenses are far less than you would spend to go to one of the courses offered at various conferences 11. No more confusion over whether a course offered leads to recognized board certification. I am honest with you. No course can offer you that no matter what they claim. About Dr. Elson: Melvin L. Elson, MD is known world-wide as an expert in treating the appearance of aging. A graduate of Duke University School of Medicine, he also trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Duke Hospital. He has taught physicians and medical personnel in more than 50 countries and most of the US. He has published over 300 scientific articles, has written 2 books, has appeared on national and international television and has developed a number of skin care lines. As a board-certified dermatologist, he has practiced in Nashville for more than 30 years, specializing in cosmetic dermatology and attracting patients from all over the world. SkinScam details the causes of the appearance of aging as well as informing the consumer what is and what is not effective and what the pitfalls are when one begins to seek help in reversing the signs of aging. He lives outside Nashville with Betty, his wife of 47 years. They have 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. Link to the Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy5qJ5ibEWY More here: http://www.drmelvinelson.com/training/ Contact Us! Address: 4081 Highway 96. Burns, TN 37029 Phone : +1 (615) 441-5227 Email : info@drmelvinelson.com Website: http://www.drmelvinelson.com

Cosmetic Dermatology Training for Nurses and Medspas – Dr. Melvin Elson

Cosmetic Dermatology Training for Nurses and Medspa – http://www.drmelvinelson.com/ – (615) 441-5227

Doctor Melvin Elson has been training doctors and nurses in Cosmetic Medical procedures since 1982 primarily in evaluation of the aging face, Botulinum Toxin and dermal filling materials.

He has trained in 51 countries and in most of the United States. He has instructed independently as well as for companies such as Collagen Corporation, Inamed, Beaufor-Ipsen, Allergan, Prollenium, Merz Aesthetics, and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine.

Why Choose Me to Train You In YOUR Office?

1. You don’t have to travel

2. No hotel for you!

3. You do not miss days out of the office

4. You can still see patients in your office while I am training you on your patients

5. You don’t waste time on expensive weekend conferences that may not teach what you really need and want

6. No more questioning whether the Faculty in conferences are well-trained or even qualified to train

7. You choose the day and time

8. Your patients appreciate the effort you are putting forth for them

9. You will have someone experienced seeing your practice in action and can help you learn how to improve your practice

10. My expenses are far less than you would spend to go to one of the courses offered at various conferences

11. No more confusion over whether a course offered leads to recognized board certification. I am honest with you. No course can offer you that no matter what they claim.

About Dr. Elson:

Melvin L. Elson, MD is known world-wide as an expert in treating the appearance of aging. A graduate of Duke University School of Medicine, he also trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Duke Hospital. He has taught physicians and medical personnel in more than 50 countries and most of the US. He has published over 300 scientific articles, has written 2 books, has appeared on national and international television and has developed a number of skin care lines.

As a board-certified dermatologist, he has practiced in Nashville for more than 30 years, specializing in cosmetic dermatology and attracting patients from all over the world. SkinScam details the causes of the appearance of aging as well as informing the consumer what is and what is not effective and what the pitfalls are when one begins to seek help in reversing the signs of aging.

He lives outside Nashville with Betty, his wife of 47 years. They have 2 daughters and 2 grandsons.

More here: http://www.drmelvinelson.com/training/

http://youtu.be/Dy5qJ5ibEWY

Contact Us!

Address: 4081 Highway 96. Burns, TN 37029

Phone : +1 (615) 441-5227

Email : info@drmelvinelson.com

Website: http://www.drmelvinelson.com

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Chemical Peels – What are They and What to Expect?

One of the more common procedures performed to improve the appearance of aging and sun-damaged skin is the procedure known as chemical peels. The concept is that the pH of the skin is 5.5 and anything that changes that injures the skin.

One simple example of this is the use of soap on the face rather than a cleanser (soaps by definition are alkaline) and drying out the skin. Chemicals that change the pH can be either alkaline or acid. Alkaline (like lye) can increase the pH significantly and cannot be controlled. Therefore, the procedures are performed using acid rather than alkaline materials.

How does a Chemical Peel Work?

The purpose of a chemical peel is to injure the skin, i.e. wound it and it heals back smoother and prettier. The depth of the peel determines a number of things. Most important is the fact that the stronger the acid, the more benefit will be obtained and the better the results. On the other hand, the stronger the acid, the more likely to be side-effects. The most common side-effects of chemical peels are scarring and uneven pigment.

The mildest of the peels used in practice is glycolic acid. It is a timed peel, in that it is placed on the skin and left on generally for 5-6 minutes and then cool water is applied to neutralize any effect not desired. The concentration of the acid will determine how deep it will go, how great the benefit and of course whether or not scarring will occur—very rare with the use of glycolic acid. Usually the peels are less than 35% and are performed every week for a period of 6 weeks.

The next most common acid used in clinical practice is TCA (trichloroacetic acid). This is deeper than glycolic and the higher the concentration, the deeper the peel. Usually it is used at 20-35% and rarely any higher. It is not a timed peel, but a peel during which the skin turns white when it is applied. This is an indication of protein precipitating and the more passes that are done over the face, the deeper it goes—up to a point. At some point the precipitation of the protein keeps the acid from going deeper. Once the white is complete and covers the face, then ice cold water is applied to neutralize. Peels can also be done on the neck and on the decolette; however, once the mandibular line is crossed one must be very careful and use low doses to start with. TCA peels can produce significant results and can be repeated if needed , but wait 4-6 weeks before doing so.

After cares

After care of this type of peel is to stay out of the sun, apply Vaseline frequently and shower and let the water run down over the face. Sometimes it is necessary to prescribe pain medicine and systemic steroids. Any skincare line should be discontinued until the entire area is healed. Assiduous use of sunscreen after healing is very important.

There are many other types of peels used. Salicylic acid 20-30 percent is the best peel for acne as it gets into the pores and cleans them out. It can be performed weekly until clear. Patients allergic to aspirin cannot undergo this peel. Also, it gives a strong smell of menthol as it is being done.

The Miami peel is becoming popular. It is for sundamaged and skin with uneven pigment. Invented by two dermatologists in Miami it contains a combination of chemicals to smooth the skin and even the color.

More on taking care of your skin, here.

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Botox and Injectable Fillers in Nashville - Dr. Melvin Elson

Injectable Fillers and Botox in Nashville - http://www.drmelvinelson.com/ - (615) 441-5227 Why See Me as a Patient? * You will get treated by a world renown Cosmetic Dermatology Physician (not a nurse or nurse practitioner) * Years of experience and training in toxins and fillers * No parking problem * No wait time in the office * Discrete and private * Short drive with little traffic * Less cost to you because I get a discount that I pass on to you * Better and longer lasting results * Availability when you need it About Dr. Elson: Melvin L. Elson, MD is known world-wide as an expert in treating the appearance of aging. A graduate of Duke University School of Medicine, he also trained at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Duke Hospital. He has taught physicians and medical personnel in more than 50 countries and most of the US. He has published over 300 scientific articles, has written 2 books, has appeared on national and international television and has developed a number of skin care lines. As a board-certified dermatologist, he has practiced in Nashville for more than 30 years, specializing in cosmetic dermatology and attracting patients from all over the world. SkinScam details the causes of the appearance of aging as well as informing the consumer what is and what is not effective and what the pitfalls are when one begins to seek help in reversing the signs of aging. He lives outside Nashville with Betty, his wife of 47 years. They have 2 daughters and 2 grandsons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8vBkSCyEvg Contact Us! Address: 4081 Highway 96. Burns, TN 37029 Phone : +1 (615) 441-5227 Email : info@drmelvinelson.com Website: http://www.drmelvinelson.com