Hair & Skin

An initial visit as a new patient will take up to 1.5 hours. During this time you and the doctor will cover all aspects of your health with a focus on your hair and skin. Follow up visits and procedures are typically 15-60 minutes, depending on the complexity.

Yes!  Be sure to continue regular check-ups with your primary Nourish doctor.  These consults are uniquely focused on skin and hair that compliments your overall care.

Patients can experience the benefits of integrative hair and skin care within days or months, depending on the nature and severity of the conditions being treated. Every patient is different and your dedication and commitment can determine the length of time it will take to experience the results of your treatment.

• Basic Laboratory Panels
  
  • Thyroid dysfunction, anemia, fungal infections, vitamin deficiencies, and other issues can also lead to skin care problems, so it is important that we evaluate each patient with appropriate lab testing
• Food Sensitivity Panel
  
  • Food allergies and sensitivities are recognized to be correlated with many healthcare concerns. Most skin issues seem to be caused or made worse by trigger foods. With proper identification and elimination of offending foods, many patients experience relief from their symptoms
• Skin Scrapings (included in initial exam if deemed necessary)
  
  • Skin scrapings of any affected areas can help diagnose fungal infections and other dermatophyte infections.
• Woods Lamp Examination (included in initial exam if deemed necessary)
  
  • A Wood light (black light) can help diagnose and define the extent of skin lesions, and aid in the distinguish certain skin diseases such as vitiligo from other hypopigmented lesions
• Hormone Testing
  
  • Hormonal imbalance may be the exact reason why you have acne or other skin care problems. Hormonal changes trigger acne and make the skin worse. It is important to test your hormones to evaluate that they are at optimal levels.
• Micronutrient Testing
  
  • Micronutrient tests measure the function of 35 nutritional components including vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and amino acids within our white blood cells.  Scientific evidence shows us that analyzing the white blood cells gives us the most accurate analysis of a body's deficiencies.

Discuss Your Healthcare Goals
There is more to clear skin than just using products and medications. It is important that we create the right protocol that can help you attain the goals you desire in a time that is reasonable and realistic for your particular needs.
 
Determine the Root Cause of Your Skin or Hair Issues
During your consultation, we will ask extensive questions to determine what caused your skin problems, developing a clear timeline of events. Skin health is a reflection of one’s overall health and it is important to address all areas of health, including your lifestyle and diet to discover the cause of your skin issues.  
 
Evaluate your Skin & Hair Care Regimen
Are your products the best for your skin? We will help you determine if your skin care regimen is helpful or harmful to your goals of having healthier skin.
 
Address all of your Health Questions
Many of our patients have tried for years to find answers to their skin problems only to feel hopeless and confused on what to do.  It is always our goal to empower our patients to understand their body and the treatments that we recommend.
 
Tailor a Plan for your Individual Needs
After an in-depth assessment of your diet, lifestyle history of your skin or hair care concerns including a physical exam, we will make recommendations concerning one of more of the following:
o   Diet
o   Lifestyle
o   Skincare
o   Herbs
o   Supplements
o   Aesthestic Treatments
o   Potential Detox Programs

Microneedling is a procedure that creates a series of tiny, superficial punctures using sterile needles in order to induce the production of collagen.

PRP stands for Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. It is also known as a vampire facial or a platelet-rich plasma facial. The term Vampire Facial has been trademarked by doctor Dr. Charles Runels but the procedure is a medical procedure done by several doctors throughout the world.

PRP stands for Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP is derived from the serum portion of the blood, which contains platelets. The platelets contain high levels of growth factors and other nutrients, which will stimulate cell turnover and act as energy boots for our skin.

PRP helps our skin function optimally, increasing everything from collagen to elastin, while also bringing antioxidant and hydrating properties. Other things it can help do is:
 
o   Reduce the size of skin pores.
o   Improve the appearance of acne scars.
o   Improve the plumpness of your skin.
o   Give you a youthful glow and smooth skin.
o   Improve the effectiveness of skin care products.
o   Improve the appearance of fine line and wrinkles.
o   Improves the skin texture.
o   Improves skin tone.
o   Thicken eyebrow hair.
o   Overall skin maintenance

You may experience some mild pain, however, numbing cream will be applied to the face and I will minimize discomfort. Most patients will feel only some discomfort only around sensitive areas like the hairline, mouth, and eyes.

First there is a blood draw, then running the blood through a centrifuge, to isolate the platelets. The resulting liquid is called platelet-rich plasma, or PRP. Dr. DJ will then numb your face with a topical anesthetic cream. The PRP is then applied topically or injected into the face using microneedling techniques, which essentially involves puncturing the skin many times with super-tiny needles in order to allow it to penetrate deep within the skin.

Yes, because of its effects of reducing fine lines and wrinkles it will definitely give a more youthful appearance to skin.

Yes, microneedling under the eyes can be done safely if performed by a trained doctor. It will take 4 to 6 sessions according to the needs of each patient. These sessions can be done over a period of 3 to 6 months.

Initially, 4 to 6 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart are recommended for optimal results. Maintenance treatments are recommended every one to two years depending on skin type.

• Reverse or stop thinning hair
• Increased thickness of hair shaft
• Increased number of hair follicles
• Stimulation of natural hair growth
• Non-surgical treatment for hair loss
• Prevents hair loss in those balding