Acne Treatment News: New Website Launches for Seattle Cosmetic Dermatologist
New Website Launches for Seattle Cosmetic Dermatologist
At her center for cosmetic dermatology in Seattle, Dr. Jodie Reinertson has announced the release of a new website to highlight her services in skin care and facial rejuvenation. Through an assortment of enhanced features and in-depth procedure information, Dr. Reinertson says she hopes to boost patient interaction and education so as to promote the highest level of care possible.
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) January 05, 2012
Seattle cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Jodie Reinertson recently announced the launch of the new website for her practice focusing on skin care treatments and products. Her practice provides facial rejuvenation procedures and skin care such as BOTOX® Cosmetic, chemical peels, acne treatment, and laser-guided liposuction. Dr. Reinertson says she is excited about the new website and the opportunity to enhance patient education by offering thorough information through an interactive and aesthetically-driven interface. By releasing the updated website, she says she hopes to augment doctor-patient communication in order to continue providing quality care to her patients.
Notable features of the new website include drop-down tabs for a more facilitated user experience, in-depth information concerning procedure expectations and frequently asked questions, and an electronic store for cosmetic products. Dr. Reinertson says social media optimization with links to the practice’s Facebook page will allow for improved communication and interaction with patients about procedures such as medical weight loss and BOTOX in Seattle. The site also features an expansive photo gallery of before-and-after results to showcase Dr. Reinertson’s work.
Dr. Reinertson developed the new website in collaboration with Rosemont Media, a San Diego-based medical website design firm. Utilizing the latest in website design and cosmetic dermatology content, Dr. Reinertson hopes to enhance the patient education experience by providing an easy-to-use resource for procedure information and skin care products. She says the new website provides her the chance to continue striving for the highest quality patient care.
About Jodie Reinertson, MD
Dr. Jodie Reinertson graduated cum laude from Boston University and went on to earn her Doctor of Medicine with Honors from St. George’s University School of Medicine. She ocmpleted a Fellow program in Ultrasound at Albany Medical College as well as an Internship in Family Medicine and a residency in Radiology. Dr. Reinertson is a member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology, the International Society of Aesthetic Medicine, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, and several other professional organizations. She is also active in the donation of skin care, beauty, and hygiene products to the Seattle chapter of Dress for Success, a program for disadvantaged women preparing to transition into the workforce.
Iridex to sell skin treatment unit to Cutera for $5 million
This unit of Mountain View-based Iridex (NASDAQ: IRIX) makes lasers to treat age spots and veins in people’s skin, and also to treat acne and remove hair. Iridex has a separate ophthalmology business not included in this sale — that unit makes laser treatments for serious eye diseases like age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
Brisbane’s Cutera (NASDAQ: CUTR) makes lasers and other light-based devices for cosmetic treatments — its machines also treat blemishes on the skin, to remove hair, and to treat visible veins in the skin. Cutera also sells devices to treat toenail fungus.
Dominik Beck is CEO and president of Iridex. He said the sale will let Iridex focus on its eye treatments. Iridex had accumulated a deficit of $19.4 million in October, when it filed its latest quarterly report. It earned $349,000 in that quarter.
Kevin Connors is president and CEO of Cutera. His company lost $2.9 million in the quarter ended September.
New acne treatment shows promise for patients
Anyone who’s dealt with severe acne knows that getting rid of it can be exhausting and expensive.
But a Boca Raton dermatologist says a new treatment could save you money while offering quicker results.
It’s been a long six years for Marco Aletto.
“It’s been a constant part of my life for a long time. I never really thought of it as something that could go away, it’s not a healthy thing to let something so superficial constrict your social life, but unfortunately it does. You meet somebody and the first think that they see is your acne,” said Aletto.
Aletto said he tried dozens of medications over the years, both over the counter and prescription.
Oral antibiotics worked, but he says he began to look for an alternative that would eliminate having to put medicine in his body.
He found Isolaz, a procedure that uses a laser combined with a vacuum.
Dr. Debra Sheldy said “the target is getting these patients off oral antibiotics and getting the inflammation down as quickly as possible and thus reducing the chances of scarring.”
The Isolaz vacuum suctions out the dirt, blackheads and excess oil in your pores. The laser then kills the bacteria.
Dermatologists say the procedure is quick, pain free, and leaves minimal reddening so there’s no downtime.
“I’ve taken every Isolaz treatment I’ve ever done on my lunch break from work which is maybe half an hour and the moment I leave I look better,” Aletto said.
Doctors at Clearyderm in Boca Raton say the quickness and ease of the treatment has been drawing more people into their doors.
That and an increase in adult cases of acne thanks to our stressful lives.
“We see cases from teenagers all the way up to the perimenopausal women who are going though hormone changes,” said Dr. Shelby.
Although they say Isolaz does eventually eliminate the need for oral medicine, a medicated wash and topical antibiotic are still used.
Dermatologists say most people see their acne cleared up within four to six treatments.
As for Aletto, “I’m already stunned by the results that I’ve gotten so quickly. I feel like I wasted all my time and energy.”
Isolaz costs about one hundred and fifty to three hundred dollars a treatment depending on where you get it done. Four to six are usually needed. More treatments may be required for severe cases and maintenance according to doctors.