Haleakala Times - Healing Arts & Beauty

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Haleakala Times -- Women in Business
By Vanessa Ghantous

Take care of your body with steadfast fidelity. The soul must see through these eyes alone, and if they are dim, the whole world is clouded. – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749-1832) German poet, novelist and dramatist.

Dr.

, M.D. and staff are located at the Aloha and LaserCenter in Kahului. The client-friendly floor plan is designed to provide space for comprehensive and specialized skin care services.

“Our vision was to provide our patients with a full-service clinic and at the same time, through good design, create a setting that promotes a positive experience for our patients,” said Dr. . “We’ve paid a lot of attention to patient comfort and privacy.”

With larger facilities, Dr. has added space for more services including expanded patient education materials, additional products, samples, and the implementation of a more efficient schedule management system, which results in less waiting time for appointments.

“Aloha was included in our name because it captures the spirit of care, compassion, hospitality, and respect we strive to convey to our clients.” said Dr. . “We love making people look and feel better.”

Dr. and her staff are excited about the level of care the new location provides room for “Amazing advances in health care allow us to offer our clients a fuller array of services in and procedures,” said Dr. .

The office is located at 89 Ho‘okele Street, Suite 101, in Kahului, right behind The Home Depot and is surrounded by convenient parking spaces. For a personal consultation, information or driving directions, visit www.aloha-.com. 808-877-6526.

Cover Story: Eric Dane’s Fight Against Cancer

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OK Magizine Consults Doctor about actors :

OK Magizine Consults Doctor Micki Ly about actors skin cancer“Skin cancer is the most common form of in the United States,” Dr. , a , Hawaii-based , explains to OK!. “More than a million cases are diagnosed annually.” But Eric was extremely wise to act quickly in dealing with it, she says. “The is a bad area for a because they spread faster in mucosal areas, of which the is one.”

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Doctor Ly in the Maui News

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A Number of Treatments Available for Age Spots

A Number of Treatments Available for

are also known as spots, liver spots, lentigos, or lentigines. These lesions are flat, tan, brown, or dark brown spots on - exposed skin. As people age, spots most commonly appear on the backs of the hands, the forearms, neck, chest, and face. spots are associated with cumulative exposure. The pigment producing cells in the skin (called melanocytes) are activated to produce more pigment () by ultraviolet rays. While these spots are not themselves cancerous, you may be at risk for skin cancer.

increase with age and with in creased exposure. They are more common in people who and who burn easily. The best treatment for is prevention.

The key to preventing is avoidance and daily screen use. For example, you won’t find on your inner thigh because of minimal or no exposure. However, for most of us, it is too late for prevention, and there are a number of treatment options available. You can try over the counter lightening cream that has component to lighten these spots. Sometimes, (prescription strength) will also help. Certainly, in office medical treatments such as laser, , microdermabrasion, or prescription strength skin care regimens will yield quicker and more satisfying results.

Cosmetic Specialist Pretender or Board Certified Medical Specialist?

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Is your physician a truly a board-certified medical specialist or just claiming to be a qualified physician?

Board-certified specialists recognized by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) study for years to acquire the skills and training needed to excel competently as a specialist. Certification requires completion of a multi-year residency or fellowship training programs in or plastic surgery.

In today’s market, consumers must be cautious. There are numerous non-certified specialists advertising aesthetic medical practices without the relevant formal education recognized by the ACGME. Many advertise themselves as aesthetic surgeons, surgeons or even dermatologists, yet they will only be board-certified in pathology, emergency medicine, internal medicine or family practice. And while they may be competent in their own area of training, and plastic surgery require different residency programs. For patient safety and to provide the results patients expect and deserve physicians should complete the advanced training required to become a core specialist in plastic surgery or if they wish to practice in these fields.

Cutting corners to practice aesthetic medicine could also mean shortcutting in performing aesthetic procedures versus those who have invested years in training specifically for this specialty. Completing a core specialist residency program requires time and effort and should not be overlooked when selecting your aesthetic physician. Consumer safety confidence and the integrity of the specialty suffer when patients experience unsatisfactory results due to a lack of formal training.

Aesthetic physician services are not inexpensive and learning that your physician does not have the specialist additional training following poor results are two good reasons to search out a board certified specialist to provide your aesthetic services. If your car needed a transmission repair, you wouldn’t go to a muffler specialist. Why accept less than what you expect and deserve? For more information on this please visit:

requires a high degree of training and the mastery of many surgical and skills. This additional education assures knowledge of and competence in performance of cryosurgery, dermatologic surgery (and lasers), anesthesia, electro-surgery, dermabrasion, scherotherapy, resurfacing, Mohs micrographic surgery, liposuction, , tissue augmentation, transplantation, excisional surgery with appropriate closures including flaps and grafts and tissue augmentation. This is a brief summary of procedures that board-certified dermatologists and plastic surgeons are specifically trained to perform.

Be sure to check that the specialist you are considering for your procedure is ACGME certified. Also, do not hesitate to ask for references. Board certification can be verified by calling the ACGME at 312-755-5000

Healing Arts and Beauty

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Haleakala Times -- Healing Arts and Beauty

Aloha

For several years, Dr. has served as board-certified for thousands of women on . After working with the Kaiser network in Wailuku, she opened her own clinic with a full array of high-tech equipment and services.

This Kahului facility, the Aloha and Center, offers superior general, pediatric, and surgical services.

Dr. is a member of numerous organizations including the American Academy of and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. Her talents lie in her ability to approach surgery with meticulous planning and artistry. Dr. ’s passion and mission is to help clients feel better about their appearance and to look as young as they are within. She has both the precision and intuition to achieve this result.

Dr. ’s clinic is the only place in Hawaii that offers the breakthrough Quick Vogue Lift. This affordable, fast procedure allows women middle aged and older to erase as much as ten years off their appearance!

Dr. is also committed to skin disorder treatment and prevention. She provides skin screenings at cancer awareness events on , including her clinic. Dr. seeks to provide a high level of care for any skin-related concern while treating clients with the respect they deserve.

Come to her clinic and you’ll be under the care of one of ’s best dermatologists!
Call 877-6526 or visit www.aloha-dermatology.com.

Maui News Advertisement 08/26/2007

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Removal of Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, and other Vascular Blemishes

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Phlebology is the field of medicine that deals with vein diseases. It has been an established medical specialty in Europe for more than 50 years; serious interest in phlebology has developed over the past two decades in the United States. In 2005, phlebology was recognized by the American Medical Association as a medical practice specialty.

The American College of Phlebology was founded in 1985 and is the largest phlebology society in the United States. It was established to improve the standard of care related to disorders of the veins. Its members are physicians and other health care professionals with backgrounds in a variety of medical specialties who share a common interest and expertise in vein diseases and disorders.

Dr. is the only Physician to belong to The American College of Phlebology.

Aloha offers 2 methods of Spider Vein : Sclerotherapy and Blend Electrolysis.

CLICK HERE for more information and Before-and-After pictures.

Haleakala Times–Women in Business

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Haleakala Times -- Women in Business

Aloha

is a very specialized branch of the medical world. When you have skin care needs, a general doctor may not provide the level of care you deserve.

It makes sense, then, to find a with thorough experience. , MD is a board certified with Magna Cum Laude from Ohio State University. In addition to medical , she artistically transforms her clients to a more youthful appearance.

Dr. is a member of numerous organizations including the American Academy of and the Hawaii Dermatological Society.

She provided service to more than 40,000 members of the Kaiser network in Wailuku until 2005. She now has a state-of-the-art clinic in Kahului, the Aloha and Center.

Dr. covers both adult and pediatric . Would your doctor schedule you at the last minute on a booked day if you had an unexpected issue? Dr. offers that to all her existing clients, and service with heart and a smile.

Her goal is to make people “look younger without looking fake.”

services require foresight to achieve results that are aesthetically pleasing, yet natural. Dr. listens to her clients’ desires, is sensitive to their comfort level, and has become known as one of the best in !

Please call 877-6526 or visit www.aloha-dermatology.com for more information.

AGE SPOTS

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From the Summer 2007 Family Magazine

are also known as spots, liver spots, lentigos, or lentigines. These lesions are flat, tan, brown, or dark brown spots on - exposed skin. As people age, spots most commonly appear on the backs of the hands, the forearms, neck, chest, and face. spots are associated with cumulative exposure. The pigment producing cells in the skin (called melanocytes) are activated to produce more pigment () by ultraviolet rays. While these spots are not themselves cancerous, you may be at risk for skin cancer.

increase with age and with in creased exposure. They are more common in people who and who burn easily. The best treatment for is prevention. The key to preventing is avoidance and daily screen use. For example, you won’t find on your inner thigh because of minimal or no exposure. However, for most of us, it is too late for prevention, and there are a number of treatment options available. You can try over the counter lightening cream that has component to lighten these spots. Sometimes, (prescription strength) will also help. Certainly, in office medical treatments such as laser, , microdermabrasion, or prescription strength skin care regimens will yield quicker and more satisfying results.

Ask Dr. Ly: MANGOS AND SENSITIVE SKIN

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From “Ask Dr. ” in the Summer 2007 “ Family magizine”

Q. Mangoes are known to give some children itchy rashes. How do I know if my child has one and what can I do for it?

A. Mango itch is usually due to the sap or the skin of the fruit. The usually presents as an itchy red area that progressed into fluid-filled blisters that itch and ooze. This is what dermatologists call and acute allergic contact dermatitis. Symptoms typically develop several hours after exposure, but build to a peak within 2-5 days. This why sometimes people dont think the culprit was the mango because the picking was a few days ago. The , if not severe, clears up in about three weeks.

Luckily, mango flesh has very low levels of Urushiol, so most sensitive people can eat the fruit as long as someone else peels the mango. Its important to note that the sap can be picked up in a friendly touch through contact with sap residue on a knife handle, furniture, or even by petting a dog/cat that has been touched by someone with sap on their hand. The compound in the sap of the mango is Urushiol, which is the same toxin found in poison ivy and poison oak. Other sources of urushiol are Ginkgo, Japanese Lacquer, Rengas tress, Pink peppercorns and Cashew shell oils.

The sap from mango stems (esp. freshly picked) and the peel need to be washed off thoroughly with soap and water as soon as possible after exposure. Mango itchers should also wash off their bodies as well due to the possibility of incidental contact. A product called IvyBLock (available over the counter) can be used to create a barrier between urushiol and skin so minimize exposure before it happens. There is also a medicinal soap over the counter called Zanfel that can help to cleanse the area. If the is not too intense, you can try Cortaid 10 or over the counter cortisone 1%. Often, if the symptoms are serious (e.g. severe itchiness, oozing , infection, etc, it may require medical attention. Prevention is always preferable, so make sure those around you know the mango story.