HEALTH & BEAUTY
Aug 28 — Sept 3

Maui dermatologist Micki Ly, M.D. and staff are located at the Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center 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. Ly. “We’ve paid a lot of attention to patient comfort and privacy.”

With larger facilities, Dr. Ly 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. Ly. “We love making people look and feel better.”

Dr. Ly 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 dermatology and cosmetic procedures,” said Dr. Ly.

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-dermatology.com. 808-877-6526.

A Number of Treatments Available for Age Spots

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

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

The key to preventing age spots is sun avoidance and daily sun screen use. For example, you won’t find age spots on your inner thigh because of minimal or no sun 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 hydroquinone component to lighten these spots. Sometimes, Retin A (prescription strength) will also help. Certainly, in office medical treatments such as laser, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or prescription strength skin care regimens will yield quicker and more satisfying results.