South Shore Living and Wicked Local are now accepting 2013 award nominations! We value your business and hope that you will cast your vote for South Shore Skin Center and Spa of Plymouth or Cohasset.

To nominate us for Wicked Local Reader’s Choice Awards, please visit http://ballot.wickedlocalfavorites.com  and cast your vote under the category Day Spa or Massage.

To nominate us for South Shore Living’s Best of the South Shore award, please visit http://www.ssliving.com/South-Shore-Living/Best-Of/  and cast your vote for us in one or more of the following categories:

• #57 Day Spa
• #58 Facial
• #59 Wax
• #63 Eyebrow Wax & Shaping
• #70 Cosmetic Surgery Office

Thank you for your consideration and your time.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Richard Eisen, Dr. Ramzi Saad & The Skin Care Team
South Shore Skin Center and Spa

http://endlessbeauty.com/2012/10/19/skincare-vitamin-c-serums-101/

Photosensitive Skin Conditions – South Shore Women’s Journal (p.5)

http://www.womensjournals.com/SSWJ%20OCTOBER%202012.pdf

Best Way to Keep Your Skin in Tip-top Shape

Dr. Richard Eisen, a recognized expert in laser therapy and the founding physician and Director of South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts is interviewed on eHealth Radio .

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Richard Eisen discuss the following:

• What are some of the factors that can affect the appearance and condition of the skin?
• What is the best way to keep your skin in tip-top shape?
• What are some common skin conditions and how do you treat them?
• What are some of the most effective cosmetic dermatology treatments, in particular, laser treatments?
• What are some anti-aging treatments that can help patients attain a more youthful appearance?

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Ask the Experts: Skin changes during pregnancy

This month’s Ask the Experts topic is body changes during pregnancy. Today, Richard F. Eisen, M.D. and Ramzi W. Saad, M.D., Board Certified Dermatologists at the South Shore Skin Center and Spa in Massachussetts, join us to discuss the various skin conditions that can arise during pregnancy and how you can seek treatment for them.

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South Shore Dermatologists Announce Innovative Spider Vein Treatment

Boston area dermatology practice which features IPL, Thermage, treatments for age spots, acne scarring, birth marks, tattoos and more. They offer a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, wrinkle fillers, Microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, QuickLift and chemical peels.

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Nail Problems? Easy Fixes!

Are your fingernails brittle, flimsy or discolored? We have the solution.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa, one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts, is pleased to announce Navid Bouzari, M.D., a Board Certified Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, has recently joined the practice.

Dr. Bouzari is specialtytrained in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology and will treat patients at South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s two medical offices as well as the Mohs Micrographic Surgical Unit located in the Scobee Medical Building in Plymouth.

Dr. Bouzari completed his dermatology residency at the University of Miami, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. He completed his clinical fellowship in Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at Lahey Clinic/Harvard University Department of Dermatology.

Dr. Bouzari is a dermatologist affiliated with South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth and Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He is a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American College of Mohs Surgeons, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Melanoma Skin Cancer Committee of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Dr. Bouzari is certified by the American Board of Dermatology. He has authored many book chapters and journal articles on dermatological issues and diseases. Dr. Bouzari’s articles have been published internationally. He has given presentations at the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society of Investigative Dermatology, the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care, the European Academy of Dermatology and the Iranian American Medical Association, to name just a few.

Skin Cancer Center Treats South Shore Patients “Close to Home”

Dr. Bouzari is accepting new skin cancer patients who are referred by their physician for Mohs Micrographic surgery. South Shore patients can receive expert care and comprehensive treatment “close to home” at South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s Mohs Micrographic Surgical Unit, which is conveniently located in the same building as the medical practice.

Dr. Bouzari is also accepting new dermatology patients and appointments may be made at either of South Shore Skin Center and Spa’s offices. He sees patients on Tuesdays and Fridays in Cohasset and Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in Plymouth.

DATELINE: COHASSET AND PLYMOUTH, MASS…

Every time we go outdoors, we’re exposed to Ultraviolet (UV) rays and the repeated exposure builds over time. The delicate skin of babies and toddlers is particularly susceptible to sunburn and UV damage.

According to Dr. Ramzi W. Saad, Board Certified dermatologist and partner at South Shore Skin Center and Spa, “UV damage can happen at any age, but it begins to occur during childhood. The more frequent the exposure to Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays without protection, the greater the risk of developing melanoma or skin cancer as an adult. Parents and caregivers are responsible for protecting the very young, so knowing HOW to best protect them is key.”

The dermatologists at South Shore Skin Center and Spa provide the following expert advice to parents and caregivers for protecting the skin of very young children from harmful UVA/UVB rays from the sun (which are present even on cloudy days):

1. Apply a chemical-free sunscreen containing an SPF 30 or higher. Sunscreen may be applied to babies older than six months and toddlers. Look for products that are chemical free and have 10 percent micronized Zinc Oxide such as Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen Baby SPF 30+ or Solbar Shield SPF 40.
2. Dress young children in sun protective clothing. Covering up the skin with clothing is one of the most effective ways of protecting the sensitive skin of babies and toddlers. Sun hats with wide brims and flaps to shade ears and neck, lightweight long sleeved shirts, sun rompers and swim bodysuits provide good coverage. Brands such as Coolibar offer 50+ UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) clothing. Other sun protective clothing brands may be found online or at retailer REI.
3. Sunglasses help protect the delicate eye area. Skin cancer can develop anywhere on the body, including eyelids. Because sunscreen cannot be applied on or around the eyes, it’s important to shield the eye area from UV rays. For young children, opt for rubber or flexible frames and shatterproof lenses. To ensure that lenses provide UVA/UVB protection, look for the statement “100% UVA/UVB protection” label on the lense when making your purchase.
4. Seek shade. Shady areas not only offer some cool relief on a hot summer day, but some protection from UV rays.
5. Block UVA/UVB rays in babies younger than six months. Sunscreen should not be applied to babies younger than six months of age, yet exposed skin is left vulnerable without sunscreen. So, how do you protect your baby’s skin from UV rays? Follow tips 2, 3 and 4.

Dr. Saad continued, “As children become more independent, parents and caregivers have a greater challenge of ensuring their tweens and teens wear sunscreen every day, seek shade and wear protective clothing. That is one reason why it is imperative that children learn ‘sun safe’ habits at a very young age because they will have a better understanding of the importance of protecting their skin as they grow older.”

Melanoma is the most common cancer in young white women ages 25-29 and second only to breast cancer in women ages 30-34. New England has the highest concentration of melanoma cases in the United States.

“It cannot be stressed enough that one of the key ways to minimize melanoma mortality is to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays, starting in early childhood,” noted Dr. Saad.

About South Shore Skin Center and Spa

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is one of Massachusetts’ most progressive dermatology practices offering a wide range of medical, surgical and cosmetic services.

Founded in 1984, South Shore Skin Center and Spa is a unique team of physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical assistants, surgical assistants, and licensed estheticians who are all specialists in dermatology and share a passion for excellence and a commitment to providing the highest level of care to both children and adults in the greater Boston area. In addition to the medical dermatology office and Mohs Surgical Unit for skin cancer, South Shore Skin Center and Spa offers cosmetic dermatology treatments for wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, birthmarks, hair removal, tattoos and more using the Fraxel re:store DUAL and Fraxel re:pair lasers, DEKA SmartXide DOT, Candela VBeam, Gentlelase, Gentle YAG, and Alex lasers. The practice also offers a full range of affordable anti-aging services including Botox, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and other wrinkle fillers; volumizers such as Radiesse and Sculptra; microdermabrasion; medical grade facials, micropeels and chemical peels.

South Shore Skin Center and Spa is located at One Scobee Circle, Unit 3, in Plymouth, Mass. (508) 747-0711 and at 223 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Suite 202, in Cohasset, Mass. (781) 383-3340. For more information, visit the website at www.southshoreskincenter.com