Category: Brandpoint Health

2018-06-01T07:01:00

(BPT) – Does your life today look different than it did in your younger years — literally? If things seem more cloudy and blurry than usual, even with your glasses on, you may be one of 24 million Americans living with cataracts.^[1] Cataracts might be slow to make themselves known, but the ultimate impact they have on your life can be profound.^[2]

As daily activities like driving become more difficult, you might be feeling like you’ve lost some of your independence and may experience fear of missing out (FOMO) on the things you love, like traveling to your favorite destinations and spending quality time with your family.^[3] But that doesn’t have to be your reality.

“Many patients who come into my practice are unhappy with the way cataracts are making them miss out on experiences, but they’re hesitant about undergoing cataract surgery — even though it is the only treatment for cataracts,” said Dr. Bonnie Henderson*, a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Tufts University School of Medicine in Massachusetts. “I talk to my patients about the benefits of cataract surgery so they are comfortable undergoing treatment and don’t waste any more precious time missing out on what life has to offer.”

June is Cataract Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the toll this condition can take on the lives of millions of Americans. Whether you’re someone living with cataracts or concerned about a loved one struggling with their eyesight, Dr. Henderson sheds light on cataracts and answers important questions about the latest cataract surgery options.

What exactly are cataracts?

Cataracts cloud the eye’s naturally clear lens, blocking or changing how light passes through and resulting in blurry vision.^[2] Nearly everyone who lives long enough will develop cataracts.^[4] It’s one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States and the primary cause of blindness in the world.^[5],[6]

What are people with cataracts missing out on?

A survey conducted by Alcon, the global leader in eye care, unveiled that people living with cataracts report experiencing poor vision when driving, having difficulty working and feeling fearful about falling.^[3] Many are also worried that cataracts may keep them from being able to clearly see vibrant colors, or the faces of their loved ones.^[7] These experiences could be further increasing their fears and frustrations about missing out on the things that bring them joy.

What are the treatment options for cataracts?

Surgery is the only way that you can correct cataracts. Nearly four million Americans go through the brief procedure each year, and many are able to quickly resume their lives.^[8] Today, there are even new options that allow you to correct cataracts and other eye conditions at the same time, like eye pressure associated with glaucoma, presbyopia or even astigmatism — potentially reducing the need for glasses that you may have worn your entire life.

What’s keeping people from having cataract surgery?

Despite the difficulties cataracts may cause, survey findings show that many who are impacted aren’t aware of the options available to help overcome the condition.^[3] Some decide not to seek treatment at all because they’re afraid of eye surgery or they simply accept cataracts as a natural part of aging.^[7]

The good news is that with the advancements in technology available today, cataract surgery is not something to fear — or delay. In fact, more than 90 percent of people 60 years and older who underwent cataract surgery said they realized that their worries about the surgery and recovery process were unfounded and they would advise someone they know to get the surgery.^[3]

You can hear real people talk about their cataract stories and learn more about available treatment options at MyCataracts.com. Be sure to talk to your doctor about how treatment can make sure you never again miss out on what’s important in life. Take control of your time — the earlier you start the conversation, the faster you can get back to doing the things you love.

* Dr. Bonnie Henderson is an internationally recognized surgeon who is also a paid consultant for Alcon.

2018-05-31T07:01:00

(BPT) – A Patient’s Journey to Surviving the Odds

In 2010, Kristin Kleinhofer was feeling healthy when she found a bump on the top of the right side of her head and thought it was just a “harmless cyst.” After her mother suggested she see a doctor, surgery was performed to remove the growth. The biopsy results came back a week later and much to everyone’s surprise, Kristin was informed via a phone call at work that she had blood cancer and needed to immediately leave her job to have blood work done and was scheduled to meet with an oncologist the next morning. At age 36, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Kristin reflected on how overwhelmed she felt, “it was a lot to take in, a lot of unloading of my life … I learned that I didn’t know how strong I was until being strong was the only choice I had.”

After a two-year protocol of intense inpatient and outpatient chemotherapy, Kristin went into remission for eighteen months, but in February 2014, while eating dinner with her partner, Benny, she felt a lump on the right side of her neck and soon discovered that the leukemia had returned. Kristin immediately began salvage chemotherapy, but it was ineffective and left her with serious side effects, some of which she still has today.

Then, while enrolled in a 4-week inpatient combination chemotherapy clinical trial, Kristin’s oncologist mentioned CAR T cell immunotherapy as a possible option to perhaps get into remission. Kristin had never heard of immunotherapy before, and went home to research with her family. Doctor stories and educational videos helped to inform Kristin’s decision, and she immediately asked her oncologist to reach out to the medical institutions that had open clinical trials for CAR T cell immunotherapy. Kristin was on her way to reaching remission once again.

The Future of Immunotherapy Treatments

Approximately every 3 minutes, one person in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer. While a cure for leukemia does not yet exist, new immune-based treatments are currently in development and improving the prognosis for people living with blood and bone marrow cancers. Clinical trials for leukemia are testing immunotherapies that fall into several broad categories, including adoptive cell therapy, targeted antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, therapeutic vaccines, and oncolytic viruses.

Immunotherapy is widely considered to be the most promising new cancer treatment approach since the development of the first chemotherapies in the 1940s. Cancer immunotherapy treatments harness and enhance the innate powers of the immune system to fight cancer.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, a type of adoptive cell therapy, has been shown in early clinical trials to be particularly effective at treating leukemia. In CAR T cell therapy, T cells from a patient are removed and then genetically modified to express a receptor that recognizes a particular protein, called an antigen, found on leukemia cells. The receptor is called “chimeric” because it is a hybrid molecule made up of two different proteins (an antibody and a T cell receptor) joined together.

In 2011, Carl H. June, M.D., Michael Kalos, Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine achieved good clinical responses in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), including two complete, durable clinical responses. After Kristin’s mother shared a video with her and Benny about the doctors’ immunotherapy work, it made sense to her that she’d use her own immune system to eliminate the cancer as her body had become resistant to standard chemotherapy regimens.

What’s Next for Immunotherapy Patients

In November 2014, Kristin officially began the CAR T cell therapy clinical trial. As one of the first to receive outpatient treatment, nurses and other professionals were especially excited to support and document Kristin’s journey. Unlike her previous chemotherapy treatments, after the CAR T cell infusion was completed and she had experienced the anticipated cytokine release syndrome—characterized by intense flu-like symptoms—she felt like she could begin recovering right away with minimal side effects. Two weeks before Christmas, a bone marrow biopsy confirmed that the cancer was gone and Kristin was in remission. Kristin reflected, “It was the best Christmas gift” for her entire family, and they were elated that the immunotherapy treatment worked.

Now, almost four years later, Kristin celebrates life with her family and partner, Benny, traveling and checking adventures off her bucket list. In her free time, Kristin also offers independent patient navigation and advocacy. Her goal is to help educate people about their options by sharing her own story, and to create tools and helpful online resources. “It’s important to be your own advocate, and if you can’t, have a loved one be your advocate—so you feel in control of what is happening to you,” Kristin explained.

“Once you choose hope, anything is possible,” is a mantra Kristin lives by and one that has become especially meaningful to her family. “Immunotherapy offers so much hope for those that have run out of treatment options and it’s changing lives,” said Kristin. She remains optimistic that more patients will benefit from emerging immunotherapy treatments—through new FDA-approved therapies and clinical trial participation.

There are many other cancer patients and survivors, like Kristin, who have been given new hope and longer lives thanks to cancer immunotherapy research and clinical trials.

“Clinical trials today are evaluating immunotherapies as a first-line cancer treatment, and we are beginning to see the first FDA approvals in the first-line setting, providing patients with more treatment options earlier in their journey,” said Dr. Jill O’Donnell-Tormey, chief executive officer and director of scientific affairs at the Cancer Research Institute. “We hope our Clinical Trial Finder gives more promise to patients.”

For more information on cancer immunotherapy and how to match with an open clinical trial, visit the Cancer Research Institute Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Trial Finder at https://www.cancerresearch.org/patients/clinical-trials.

2018-05-30T17:01:00

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2018-05-30T12:01:01

(BPT) – Menopause can come with many changes. But one of the most common symptoms of menopause is rarely discussed: painful sex.

2018-05-30T09:01:00

(BPT) – If you are one of the 30 million Americans with diabetes, you know all too well that the painful routine of checking blood sugar levels has remained unchanged for decades. Prick your finger, drop blood on a test strip, insert into a reader and wait. Repeat up to eight times per day.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body processes blood sugar. And according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the U.S. is one of the top three countries in the world with the highest diabetes prevalence.

“Every year, more than one million people are diagnosed with diabetes and have to learn how to best manage their disease, including adjusting their diet, exercising and closely monitoring their glucose levels,” said Cher Pastore, MS, RDN, Certified Diabetes Educator, founder and owner of CherNutrition in New York City. “With that comes the dreaded fingerstick, an important but painful and invasive part of managing diabetes that many patients struggle with for most of their lives. Until now, the fingerstick has been the only way to maintain a good handle on one’s glucose levels and help inform treatment decisions.”

But managing your glucose levels just got easier. Last fall, the FDA approved a revolutionary diabetes wearable technology that is unlike any other glucose monitoring technology on the market and is transforming the way people manage their diabetes. The FreeStyle Libre system from Abbott is a personal continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that eliminates the need for fingerstick calibration, allowing for more flexibility when managing your diabetes. It also removes the burden of routine fingersticks – the one step that people with diabetes claim is the biggest reason they don’t test their glucose levels as often as they should.

With just a one second scan over a small sensor that is worn on the back of the upper arm for up to 10 days, the FreeStyle Libre system provides people with their current glucose level, historical trends and patterns of where their glucose has been and a directional arrow showing where their glucose level is going. The FreeStyle Libre system scans through clothing and avoids interference with acetaminophen, an active ingredient in common over-the-counter medications, which can falsely raise reported glucose levels in certain CGMs to appear as if they are at dangerously high levels. The FreeStyle Libre sensor also automatically measures glucose readings day and night and is accurate for insulin dosing.

“Patients have really been embracing the FreeStyle Libre as it takes away the burden of routine fingersticks, while at the same time helping them manage their diabetes,” said Pastore. “It’s easy to use and discreet, and represents a true innovation that empowers patients to make the best decisions about their health.”

The FreeStyle Libre system is available in major retail pharmacies. Visit www.freestylelibre.us/cgm-experience to learn more about how the FreeStyle Libre system is transforming diabetes management and how you can receive the system free of charge.

INDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring system is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device indicated for replacing blood glucose testing and detecting trends and tracking patterns aiding in the detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating both acute and long-term therapy adjustments in persons (age 18 and older) with diabetes. The system is intended for single patient use and requires a prescription.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: Remove the sensor before MRI, CT scan, X-ray, or diathermy treatment.

WARNINGS/LIMITATIONS: Do not ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high blood glucose, hypoglycemic unawareness, or dehydration. Check sensor glucose readings with a blood glucose meter when Check Blood Glucose symbol appears, when symptoms do not match system readings, or when readings are suspected to be inaccurate. The FreeStyle Libre system does not have alarms unless the sensor is scanned, and the system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed. The FreeStyle Libre system is not approved for pregnant women, persons on dialysis, or critically-ill population. Sensor placement is not approved for sites other than the back of the arm and standard precautions for transmission of blood borne pathogens should be taken. The built-in blood glucose meter is not for use on dehydrated, hypotensive, in shock, hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis, neonates, critically-ill patients, or for diagnosis or screening of diabetes. Review all product information before use or contact Abbott Toll Free (855-632-8658) or visit www.freestylelibre.us for detailed indications for use and safety information.

2018-05-30T07:01:01

(BPT) – Erectile dysfunction, or ED, may be difficult to talk about, but more than half of men over 40 experience some degree of ED.^[1] It can be frustrating, embarrassing and confusing to be unable to achieve or maintain an erection, but there are many myths about this common health condition that should be dispelled.

Myth: ED is Just a Normal Part of Aging

Fact: It’s true that ED becomes more common as men age, but it does not need to be something that men accept as a routine part of getting older. ED is a medical condition that can and should be treated, whether it occurs at 41 or at 89.

Myth: Having ED Means A Man Doesn’t Want Sex

Fact: Some men who experience ED may avoid having sexual intercourse because they are afraid they will not be able to get or maintain an erection. However, ED is not an indication of sexual desire, and treating ED may help to restore a healthy sex life.

Myth: ED is Nothing to be Concerned About

Fact: Although it isn’t always the case, ED can be a sign of an underlying medical condition such as diabetes or heart disease.^[2] For example, almost 70 percent of the time, ED occurs before coronary heart disease.^[3] And, particularly for men younger than 45, ED can be an early symptom of undiagnosed diabetes.^[4] It’s important to see a doctor when experiencing symptoms of ED to rule out possible serious medical conditions.

Myth: ED can be Treated Simply by Taking a Pill

Fact: While oral medications are a common first step to treat ED, they don’t work for everyone. About 50 percent of men with ED typically give up or the pills stop working^[5] and men taking prescriptions for heart disease may not be able to take ED medications.^[6] The good news is that there are a number of other treatment options available such as a penile implant, which offers a permanent solution and provides the man with complete control over his erections. ED medications have been used to treat the condition for twenty years,^[7] and penile implants have been used for more than 40 years.^[8]

2018-05-23T14:01:00

(BPT) – Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory condition that can include a variety of symptoms such as joint pain and stiffness, and swollen toes and/or fingers.^[1]a For those living with psoriatic arthritis, working with various healthcare providers to manage the range of symptoms can be overwhelming.^[2] To elevate the voices of patients and uncover insights about patient-physician communication, Pfizer’s PsA Narrative surveyed 301 adults living with psoriatic arthritis in the U.S. and found that patients may not be communicating about symptoms they are experiencing and how they feel with their physicians.^[3] Here are five simple tips to help take a more active role in managing your psoriatic arthritis:

1. Get It Down on Paper.

From the patient’s perspective, the burden of disease is substantial.^[4] Within the PsA Narrative survey, 98% (n=294/301) of patients reported experiencing musculoskeletal symptoms in the past 12 months.^[5],[1]b The PsA Narrative survey defined musculoskeletal symptoms of psoriatic arthritis as joint pain, joint swelling, joint tenderness, inflammatory back pain (back pain/stiffness), enthesitis, dactylitis and joint damage.^[6] Consider keeping a journal to help you provide accurate updates to your doctor on your psoriatic arthritis symptoms. This is valuable information that your doctor can use to decide whether any treatment modifications should be made.

2. Think Ahead!

Ahead of your appointment, create a list of questions or set of goals you want to discuss with your doctor. Remember that it’s okay to ask questions about psoriatic arthritis outside of your physical symptoms — the PsA Narrative survey showed over 9 out of 10 (n=277/301) patients say that psoriatic arthritis has negatively impacted their emotional and mental wellbeing.^[7] While these can be tough topics to discuss, see if it’s possible to give your doctor a heads up about these questions before your appointment to help them prepare answers and provide the right resources.

3. Don’t Go It Alone.

Asking for help might be difficult at first, but it’s important to remember that your loved ones need to understand how they can support you. Have someone from your care circle attend appointments with you. They can share updates on your symptoms that you may have forgotten, provide different perspective on the severity of your symptoms, or simply act as a source of support in the waiting room. It can be difficult to remember everything that your doctor says, so this person can also act as a second set of ears by taking notes.

4. Rally Your Team.

Just like many people living with psoriatic arthritis, you may be working with several healthcare professionals to manage your symptoms, including a dermatologist, rheumatologist, physical therapist, mental health provider and nutritionist.^[8] Therefore, having your team work together is key. But don’t forget that you play a pivotal role in ensuring a collaborative approach to your care. You can lead your healthcare team by: sharing copies of all your tests and lab results so everyone has the same information; connecting members of your team, such as your rheumatologist and physical therapist to ensure communication of flare-ups; keeping a running list of your medications (your journal will help!); and always informing your entire team of your other psoriatic arthritis-related appointments.

5. Be Honest with Yourself and Others.

According to the PsA Narrative survey, some patients tell their rheumatologist that they are “fine” when they are still experiencing psoriatic arthritis symptoms.^[9] Ultimately, relationships with your healthcare team should feel like partnerships, which is why you need and deserve to feel comfortable with your doctors. It is critical to ensure that you and your doctor work together to find a treatment option that works best for you. Much like any relationship, you need to feel both engaged and at ease with your doctors.

To learn more about the relationship and communication between people living with psoriatic arthritis and their healthcare providers, visit Pfizer’s PsA Narrative at www.pfizer.com/psanarrative.

2018-05-23T10:57:00

(BPT) – The various forms of viral hepatitis impact millions of people across the U.S. As a critical public health concern, May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month to encourage people to be educated about hepatitis and motivate those at risk to be tested.

For baby boomers, or those born between 1945 and 1965, an important part of this conversation is hepatitis C. Hep C is a liver infection caused by a virus primarily spread through contact with blood from an infected person. The virus causes more than 40% of all chronic liver disease in the U.S., including liver cancer, and has been one of the leading causes of liver transplants for many years.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hep C affects more than 3.5 million people in the U.S., but more than half aren’t aware they are infected. Hep C is often referred to as a “silent epidemic,” as a person can have the virus for decades without any symptoms. In fact, most people only find out they have Hep C after learning they have a liver problem.

Why are baby boomers at high risk of having hepatitis C?

Despite only making up 27% of the U.S. population, boomers account for more than 75% of Hep C cases in the U.S. The CDC estimates boomers are 5 times more likely to have Hep C than the average adult.

Hep C rates peaked in the 1970s and 1980s when boomers may have been exposed to infected blood before certain safety precautions were adopted for common medical procedures, like blood transfusions and hemodialysis, and even body piercing and tattoos.

To assess their risk for Hep C, baby boomers can visit KnowAboutHepC.com to take a brief risk quiz.

Why should someone be tested for hepatitis C?

The only way to know if someone has Hep C is through a blood test, yet only 13% of boomers report having been tested for the virus. The CDC recommends all boomers speak with their doctors and request a simple, 1-time test for Hep C.

One-time testing of all boomers could prevent more than 120,000 Hep C-related deaths. Quest Diagnostics, a leading diagnostics company, has more than 2,200 Patient Services Centers with labs offering Hep C testing for boomers.

Quest Diagnostics patient Robin Roth was diagnosed with Hep C following a routine doctor’s visit and it changed her life. Watch Robin’s journey and other patient experiences from diagnosis to recovery at KnowAboutHepC.com.

Is there a cure for hepatitis C?

Yes, there are successful treatments that can cure the virus and prevent liver damage, cirrhosis, and disease. Treatment typically includes taking pills for 8 to 12 weeks with mild and manageable side effects. With treatment, 95% to 99% percent of people can be cured.

The biggest barrier to treatment is diagnosis, which is why every baby boomer should get tested for Hep C today.

Hep C can feel scary, but it doesn’t have to. For more information, visit KnowAboutHepC.com.

2018-05-22T07:01:01

(BPT) – There are many misconceptions out there about pregnancy and preterm birth. Staying pregnant to full term, 39-40 weeks, is one of the best ways to give babies the time they need to grow. Preterm birth — or delivery before 37 weeks of pregnancy — can prevent growth and development from happening inside a baby’s body during the final weeks of pregnancy. Here are some common myths about preterm birth:

MYTH: Preterm birth is rare, especially in a country like the United States.

REALITY: The U.S. preterm birth rate is 9.84 percent, meaning approximately 1 in every 10 babies is born preterm, and more than 1,000 babies are born preterm every day.

MYTH: After 37 weeks, the baby is considered full term and has reached full development.

REALITY: At 37 weeks, a baby is considered early term, but not full term. While 37 weeks is an important milestone for expecting mothers, newborn outcomes are not uniform even after reaching this stage. Critical development occurs through the pregnancy, including the last three weeks. Each week of gestation up to 40 weeks is important for a baby to develop before delivery.

MYTH: Babies born between 34 weeks to 36 weeks, 6 days generally do as well as full-term babies.

REALITY: Major organs, like the brain and lungs, are among the last to develop and important developments occur during the final weeks of pregnancy. Compared to term infants, infants born between 34 weeks to 36 weeks, 6 days were four times more likely to have at least one medical condition diagnosed and 3.5 times more likely to have two or more conditions. Explore inside the womb to learn more about the important developments that occur during the last few weeks of pregnancy.

MYTH: A healthy weight is the key factor to determine a newborn’s overall health.

REALITY: While a healthy weight is an indicator of overall well-being, allowing the baby to grow in the womb until 39-40 weeks is one of the most important factors to a newborn’s health. Babies who are born during the late preterm period may pass for full term in looks. On the outside they may be the same size as full-term infants, but on the inside there is a significant amount of growth occurring with the brain, lungs, liver, eyes, ears and more.

MYTH: Preterm birth is always unexpected and unavoidable.

REALITY: While preterm birth is often unexpected, there are known risk factors associated with preterm birth that can help determine your risk. For some of these risk factors, there may be ways you can reduce your risk. Risk factors include, but are not limited to:

• Prior preterm birth (unexpectedly delivered a baby before 37 weeks in the past)

• Pregnant with twins, triplets or other multiples

• Problems with uterus or cervix

• African-American heritage

• Health issues, such as high blood pressure or diabetes

• Being overweight or underweight

• Smoking, drinking alcohol or using drugs

• Short time between pregnancies

If you think you may be at risk for preterm birth, talk to your doctor about your individual situation. You can learn more about preterm birth by visiting www.growthyoucantsee.com.

Content provided by AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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2018-05-21T07:33:00

(BPT) – If you have started to notice changes in your skin in your late 30s or early 40s, you’re not alone. This is when most people see their skin start to sag around the forehead and jowls, and some areas may look more sunken, such as around the eyes and cheek area. These changes tend to make your face look older. Fortunately, there are many treatments that can help forestall and reverse the aging process that do not involve invasive cosmetic surgery.

Start by evaluating what you are putting on your face. Most dermatologists recommend a daily application of broad spectrum SPF30+ by day to prevent premature aging from sun exposure, plus adding a vitamin A-derived cream at night time to improve skin texture, such as prescription tretinoin or retinol. Among the other top-ranked anti-aging ingredients to look for are antioxidants from green tea, vitamin C and E plus resveratrol found in red wine.

A third choice may be botulinum toxin injections, such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, to help smooth wrinkles of the forehead and creases around the eyes. These treatments are temporary and last about three to four months. Next on the anti-aging menu are injectable hyaluronic acid gel fillers, such as Restylane® , that plump up deflated areas like cheeks and lips and replace lost volume. These are also temporary and can last from months to years, depending on the type and amount used.

One of the newest and most exciting innovations is Secret RF from CUTERA that delivers radiofrequency or heat energy into the skin to tighten slack areas and stimulate new collagen that is lost with age.

According to Dr. George Ibrahim of Biltmore Restorative Medicine & Aesthetics in Asheville, North Carolina, “Secret RF Microneedling is perfection in an aesthetic treatment, correcting three major concerns women have about their skin: wrinkles, texture and laxity. The system delivers precise radiofrequency into the skin through a microneedle tip. This safe and effective treatment offers gentle to dramatic improvements in all skin types and colors.”

“With little to no downtime, improvements in skin texture, tightening and fading of scars, Secret RF Microneedling is truly the treatment of the future without the peeling and redness or downtime of other laser treatments,” says Ibrahim.

According to Dr. Arash Moradzadeh, a facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, “Secret RF is a next generation fractional radiofrequency device that jumpstarts collagen production, smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, and helps to fade acne scars. It can be used on the chest, the hands, for stretchmarks, crepey skin and to reduce pore size. Secret RF has become the go-to treatment in our practice for a very broad audience because it is safe for people of all skin types and doesn’t have the downtime of lasers.”

“This is very different from other microneedling treatments that are more superficial. We are able to use controlled RF energy to reach multiple layers of the skin. Since the surface of the skin remains intact, patients can apply makeup after a few hours to cover any redness,” he says.

To find a Secret RF provider near you, visit http://www.cutera.com.