It’s not GQ or InStyle but hey, I feel fortunate to featured in the Lane County Medical Society Magazine, September issue. At least I got to wear what I want–not some boxy suit my grandpa will wear. I almost turned them down because my new website DrAsirot.com and book on preventive aging isn’t ready for primetime. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my story, passions and advocacy. My oil paintings also made it to the cover. Please check out their website and click the publications tab.

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    To prevent the possible side effect of ptosis (drooping of the eyelids).

No heavy lifting, vigorous exercise for 4 hours following treatment.

Avoid manipulating  the area for at least 4 hours following treatment.

No facials, peels, microdermabrasion, threading, laser until 24 hours after.

No yoga or visiting the sauna until the following day.

Cold compresses  may be applied lightly to the area for about  5 minutes up to  three times a day if there is discomfort.

If you experience a headache, take Tylenol as needed. Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen can sometimes cause bruising.

For redness or itching, oral antihistamines like Zyrtec or Allegra may be used.

OTC Hydrocortisone cream 2x a day for 3 to 7 days may be applied to areas that are irritated.

Do not wear a hat or head gear if you are having Botox on your forehead until the next day.

Do not lie down after treatment for about 4 hours especially if you received several units of Botox.

Avoid heavy sunglasses/glasses if you are treating your bunny lines (lines on and at the side of your nose when scrunch your nose) for about 4 hours after treatment unless you need it for driving or important tasks.

It may take 2 weeks to take full effect. You will start noticing changes in a week.

It is recommended that you contact the office no later than 2 weeks after treatment if desired effect was not achieved and to schedule an appointment for touchups.

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by Dr. Asirot

A good skin care routine is important no matter what the season is. Thanksgiving is a festive yet stressful season to celebrate with friends and family. It is easy to indulge in pies and sugary food. Skipping a step in your skincare regimen can lead to skin breakouts and unfavorable consequences.

Cleanse. Wash away the dead skin cells and impurities of your skin using a gentle facial cleanser. Don’t sleep with makeup on as clogged pores may lead to acne.

Rejuvenate. It is advisable to apply corrective serums and/or medications after patting your face dry. Antioxidant serums neutralize free radicals that cause skin damage. Applying a retinoid such as retinol improves the appearance of fine lines, pores, and skin texture. Products that target melanin production help with skin darkening or hyperpigmentation.

Moisturize. It is important to hydrate your skin. Cold months cause more skin dryness. Water-based, hypoallergenic moisturizers are generally appropriate for sensitive skin. Products which contain hyaluronic acid help bind moisture to your skin giving your skin a smoother appearance.

Protect. Use broad spectrum sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays with at least SPF30. Reapplication every couple of hours even during cloudy days prevents wrinkles and skin cancer.

Happy thanksgiving from Dr. Asirot!

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Reverza Aesthetic Medicine offers non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox, fillers, microneedling and PRP for facial skin and hair rejuvenation. The procedures, customized to your personalized needs are performed by an experienced medical doctor. Reverza LLC is an authorized seller of Skin Medica skin care products.

Information above is for educational purposes only. Consult your doctor (or provider) for medical advice. Copyright 2019.

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Why did you decide to go into aesthetic medicine?

I went to aesthetics because I’ve always been passionate about making things around me beautiful. I am an artist, a self-proclaimed one (chuckles)—probably of the Renaissance era since I want to make things beautiful. On a serious note, I’ve always been interested in the aging process and wanted to discover ways to delay it. I initially thought that aesthetic procedures will help me fund my reverse aging research but I was quite wrong. There is huge overhead in this type of endeavor and margins are slim unlike what majority of people surmise. You have to be really passionate about making people love themselves externally so they can love their inner selves better.

What made you interested in studying hair?

Regenerative medicine is a relatively new field and its application in skin and hair rejuvenation excites me. By drawing a patient’s own blood and harvesting PRP (platelet rich plasma) one can stimulate hair growth by applying and injecting it into the scalp. Hair looks more natural that way compared to the conventional hair transplant.

My dermatologist friends have skewed away from doing hair fellowships and further studies in hair because they do not want to be associated with the salon industry, and I get that. Majority of them are not doing aesthetics not only because they are not trained to do it but also for a variety of reasons. Some assumptions include aesthetics cheapening the profession, and the difficulty in managing expectations of patients for these elective procedures.

Wait, are you saying that some dermatologists are not trained to do aesthetics like Botox and fillers?

Dermatologists are trained in treating skin conditions and diseases like psoriasis, acne and skin cancer. I was fortunate to be trained by the dermatology faculty for several months during my residency. Interestingly, majority of them do not practice aesthetics. Cosmetic procedures are not a requisite to graduate in dermatology [residency]. Cosmetic procedures are also not confined to dermatologists and plastic surgeons unlike public perception. Plastic surgeons are formally trained in doing surgeries such as skin grafts for burn and some breast reconstruction. A medical doctor has to be incredibly devoted in learning about non-surgical and minimally invasive aesthetics if one wants to pursue that route. Of course, it also requires someone with artistic eye and dexterity to deliver good results. Not all doctors can and should practice aesthetics.

Walk us through your journey with aesthetic medicine.

I’ve always wanted to do aesthetics after college. The field inspired me to survive the hardships in medical school…that towards the end I will be able to combine art and medicine in my practice. I did all of my electives in plastic surgery during medical school but the economic recession hit and many people dissuaded me to pursue the specialty at that time. Several plastic surgery offices closed down leaving the surgeons scrambling to find alternative careers and jobs in wound care.

Before, during and after residency, I’ve attended several trainings and conferences in dermatologic and surgical aesthetics, hoping one day I will be able to build my own practice. I’ve been fortunate as well to find several mentors in the trade which is key. The confidence I help my patients regain after I perform cosmetic treatments gives me great satisfaction, and that drives me to do better each day as I improve my craft.

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When I did a systemic literature review on sunscreen use years ago, I found out that certain people are staying longer under the sun after sunscreen use (which I advise against). While sunscreens offer some protection from the harmful UV rays, they do not entirely protect you. You must also minimize your exposure to the sun if you cannot avoid it as much as possible. If you have sensitive skin like me, try non-comedogenic sunscreens that are water-based because they won’t clog your pores as much. I also use sunscreens that are benzone-free which do not harm corals and marine life.

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