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Dr. Micki Ly assists at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Maui War Memorial Stadium.
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Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center
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Press Release
Medical Office Becomes First “Hot Spot” Dermatology Clinic on Maui to Offer Wi-Fi Internet Connection for Clients
Aloha Dermatology of Kahului became the first dermatology clinic on Maui to offer a WiFi internet “Hot Spot” connection space for clients in its reception area on June 8, 2009.
Kahului, HI, June 8, 2009: “To the best of our knowledge, we are the first dermatology office on Maui, and the first medical clinics to offer such a free service to our clients. Often time’s patients are accompanied by spouses, siblings, children, friends, etc. We try to make the reception area as pleasant as possible for them so this was a natural evolution in the high quality environment we desire to provide for our clients which also includes a full compliment of reading material and toys for the children…
Read the complete press release here: press060909.pdf
NEWS RELEASE 05/05/09
DYSPORT® SOON AVAILABLE AT Dr Ly’s Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center
Soon to be the twin to the Botox® Cosmetic Dysport® will be available in June as the wrinkle relaxer of choice providing superior results at a projected price savings as compared to Botox ®.
Enthusiasm is building for this Dysport® product. Its availability is FDA approved and available in June 2009. Dr Ly and staff are excited to be one of the first to offer this superior product in Maui Hawaii. Dysport® is known in nine countries for cosmetic uses. Dysport® is a form of outline toxin Type A. Dysport has similar properties and lasts about as long as Botox® Cosmetic, which can be anywhere from three to six months.
In addition to adding Dysport ® to the already full array of cosmetic services Dr Ly is also electing to accept the opportunity as the Hawaii and California area Physician trainer for Dysport®. With superior training and a superior product (Dysport®), Dr Ly hopes to provide the same superior results every client receives when selecting Dr Ly for the creative aesthetic results they expect and deserve.
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. Ly is the only Maui Physician to belong to The American College of Phlebology.
Aloha Dermatology offers 2 methods of Spider Vein removal: Sclerotherapy and Blend Electrolysis.
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EXCLUSIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS
THAT PROVIDE SUPERIOR RESULTS THAT ARE BOTH FASTER AND BETTER.
Nanotechnology is considered to be the transformational technology of this century. Dr, Ly now includes the exclusive Nanotech AdvantageTM with her cosmetic solutions for superior results. Precise and effective therapy can be individually tailored to each patient’s profile for improved performance. Nanotech AdvantageTM is widely considered to be the Gold Standard when incorporated with medical applications, cosmetics and services to optimize results.
The Nanotech AdvantageTM process is government registered. Dr Ly, a Board certified Dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology offers a broad array of services that include this cutting edge technology and raise the standard of results for clients.
Dermatologist: A dermatologist is a physician who is trained to evaluate and manage pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair, nails and adjacent mucous membranes. A dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the following:
- The diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles, and other tumors of the skin.
- The management of contact dermatitis and other inflammatory skin disorders.
- The recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases.
- Dermatopathology.
- Surgical techniques used in dermatology.
- Dermatologists also manage cosmetic skin enhancements for the skin, including hair loss, scars, and the skin changes associated with aging.
Dermatopathologist: A dermatopathologist is expert in the microscopic diagnosis of diseases of the skin, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.
Pediatric Dermatologist: A pediatric dermatologist is a dermatologist who has additional training and expertise in the evaluation and management of skin diseases which occur more commonly or exclusively in children. Examples include: all types of birthmarks, neonatal dermatology, genodermatoses, pediatric infections or inflammatory processes and skin diseases in children with complex medical conditions requiring coordinated multispecialty care.
Dermatologist specializing in Clinical and Laboratory Dermatological Immunology: A dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body’s immune system. An immunodermatologist also may provide consultation in the management of these disorders and administer specialized forms of therapy for these diseases.
Is there a difference between a physician who is the medical director of a spa and a physician who performs aesthetic medical procedures in a spa that is not physician-owned?
Yes. The “Medical Director” designation has come to mean different things to different people. Correctly used, it describes a physician who does not practice medicine, but rather one who is responsible for overseeing medical practice within a clinical environment. Thus, the function of a Medical Director is limited to administrative responsibilities, such as reviewing, advertising and marketing materials for regulatory compliance.
When a medical practice offers ancillary spa services or a physician-owned spa offers aesthetic medical procedures, a physician can properly refer to himself or herself as a “Medical Director.” The physician generally wears two hats in these organizations-one as a practicing physician and another as an administrator.
Only a physician-owned spa can legitimately have a Medical Director. Unfortunately, the medical spa industry often uses the term “Medical Director” to lead consumers to believe that a non-physician owned spa is employing a physician to perform medical services. A non-physician owned spa cannot provide aesthetic medical procedures to the public nor can it legally employ a licensed physician. Thus, use of the term “Medical Director” by a non physician-owned spa to mislead the public to believe they employ a doctor who performs aesthetic medical services would be a fraudulent business practice.
Physicians may operate a private physician’s office within a non-physician owned spa, however they must ensure that all advertising and marketing materials used by the spa properly disclose the physician’s relationship with the spa.
Many non-physician spa owners believe they can employ a physician to be their “Medical Director” and perform aesthetic medical procedures within their spa. This is incorrect. Any physician who accepts employment by a non-physician spa owner with the intent of performing aesthetic medical procedures as the spa’s medical director is subject to disciplinary action and increased liability.
Consumers should do a little homework before blindly accepting services from a spa advertising aesthetic medical procedures by a “Medical Director.”
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Legal Issues by Scott Blair, JD. MIM .)
What is longevity of life without health? Adults today are looking not only to extend their lives, but to enjoy their extra years. A simplified message for older adults is to follow the ten keys to healthy aging:
- Prevent bone loss and muscle weakness
- Control blood pressure
- Increase physical activity
- Regulate blood sugar
- Stop smoking
- Maintain social contact
- Participate in annual skin screening for cancer
- Get regular immunizations
- Lower cholesterol and combat depression
These strategies can help people take charge of their health and delay or prevent disease and injury as well as speed recovery time. People should seek out places that provide access to resources for social contact, physical activity, transportation and other needs. Making the golden years more golden requires adults to apply some basic keys that will provide enjoyment of those extra years. Dr. Ly provides free skin screening in Maui Hawaii at various fairs and cancer Awareness events. Dr. Ly also provides annual cancer skin screenings at her Dermatology clinic at 89 Hookele st. #101 Kahului, Hawaii by appointment at 808-877-6526 or mly@aloha-dermatology.com.






