Hand Rejuvenation – New Trend with Women and Plastic Surgery

June is the quintessential month for weddings. The phrase “June Bride” is in our vernacular, conjuring up images of a beautiful bride, a handsome groom, family and a spectacular and exotic honeymoon.

Before the wedding takes place however, there is the all-important engagement photo shoot and for that, women throughout the country are acting on a new trend – plastic surgery for their hands, also known as hand rejuvenation or “handlifts” to show-off their beautiful diamond ring.

This new trend is rooted in today’s social media practice called the “selfie”. Newly engaged women are excited to show off the ring on their finger and post it in social media outlets like Facebook and Instagram. “Selfies” have made society more self conscious of their appearance including their hands. “Handlifts” have gone up 40% since the rise of social media.

According to Dr. Weil, “Next to our faces the hands are the most recognizable and exposed parts of the body. The hands are often forgotten when it comes to rejuvenation procedures. However, they are one of the first areas which are noticed by others, especially when there are years between the appearance of your face and hands. Just like our faces, our hands will show the signs of aging. In some cases our hands may even make us look older than we are. As we age our hands lose fat– along with collagen– which decreases the elasticity and leads to thinning of our skin. This can cause the skin to become loose and wrinkled and cause the veins and tendons of our hands to become more prominent. Today, however, Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, etc.) have become an excellent option for restoring the volume and smoothness that our youthful hands once had.”

Dr. Weil’s dermal filler of choice for hand rejuvenation is Juvederm Ultra XC. Juvederm Ultra XC works by restoring the volume of hyaluronic acid in your skin, helping to reduce wrinkles and smooth out folds. Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body.

Hyaluronic acid creates volume in the skin by delivering nutrients and by holding in water, making sure the skin stays hydrated. Its function is very similar to that of a sponge–it soaks up and absorbs water–which in this case creates volume in the skin of your hands. Dr Weil goes on to say, “Think of hyaluronic acid as the body’s internal moisturizer!”

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Youthful hands have a fullness of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. The skin is soft and without wrinkles except for the natural lines seen over the finger joints and knuckles. Veins may be visible, but not obvious.
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Loss of skin thickness and volume in the tissues underneath the skin make the veins easily noticeable and unattractive.

Pigment changes and dark spots occur as a result of sun exposure. The thin skin becomes wrinkled and has far less elasticity.

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Hand rejuvenation with dermal fillers is an affordable, non-invasive way to treat volume loss and thinning of the skin that occurs with aging.

Using dermal fillers to restore the volume and smooth away wrinkles of the hands is a procedure with little discomfort and no downtime.

If you would like more information about hand rejuvenation, call Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle at (206) 633-8100 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Weil.

Summer Running

As runners, think about the varied terrain and urban obstacles of jogging outdoors versus the treadmill’s regularity. Now apply that same comparison to every gym exercise and the variables of their outdoor equivalents, from biking in the park to soccer on the grass.

Here are three important steps you should take to ensure that getting back into running leaves you free from injury this summer:

  1. Take a moment to set a goal. Setting a goal helps propel yourself towards a specific aim, a simple enough idea which cannot be overstated in its power to focus yourself on a reasonable achievement.
  2. Renew one of your new year’s resolutions or challenge yourself to meet or beat a pace that you haven’t quite kept up with over the past few years.
  3. More importantly, set up a log book to keep track of your times and achievements. Having a physical record of where you started with a means to your ends is paramount to meeting your goal.

Summer Running | Exercise Plan by Dr. ReedSpeaking of physical reminders, the change in season is the perfect opportunity to change your sneakers!

Most dedicated running stores offer in-depth analyses of your feet and gait to make sure that you get the proper equipment.

Think about marking your shoes with the date of purchase so you can keep tabs on when you got them so that you don’t keep using them after their time is up.

Dr. Mark Reed states, “With so many different running styles gaining popularity; selecting the shoe that fits your style is important. A properly fitted shoe will help protect against injury and may also enhance performance. “

You should also set up an appointment with your OSS physician to go over all the requisites, making sure to get the OK for the goals you’ve set for yourself before the start of new routines.

The simple act of updating your equipment and evaluating your physiology are powerful motivators for getting back in shape and keeping you injury-free.

If you believe you are suffering from a running-related injury and need specialized orthopedic care, Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle provides excellent treatment options available for you. Please feel free to contact OSS at (206) 633-8100 to schedule an appointment.

Save the Dates! OSS is Halibut Sponsor for this year’s 40th Annual Ballard Seafood Fest

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Save the Dates! OSS is Halibut Sponsor for this year’s 40th Annual Ballard Seafood Fest

Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle (OSS) is excited to be a Halibut sponsor for the 40th annual Ballard Seafood Fest. OSS encourages anyone with a love of seafood, or a love of Seattle to come out and support the Ballard Seafood Fest on July 12th and 13th.

This year’s free event will feature a variety of performances on three different stages. There will family friendly entertainment including superhero themed-kids activities at Ballard Commons Park. For adults, enjoy the Ballard Beer Fest and Salmon BBQ in honor of the mighty salmon and its Northwest heritage. For more information about the Ballard Beer Fest, join the conversation on Twitter: #BallardBeerFest

Stop by our booth and meet your OSS providers and staff. We look forward to seeing you there! To find out more about the Ballard Seafood Fest, visit: www.seafoodfest.org.

Event Details:

Saturday & Sunday
Saturday, July 12: 11 am – 9 pm

Sunday, July 13: 11am – 7pm

Save the Date! Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle invites you to “Green Up Summer” at the Wallingford Family Parade and Festival!

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Save the Date! Orthopedic Specialists of Seattle invites you to “Green Up Summer” at the Wallingford Family Parade and Festival!

The longest running Seafair children’s parade is in its 65th year! It is taking place on Saturday July 5th and will be led down 45th street by Grand Marshall Lisa Taylor, Program Director for Seattle Tilth.

Following the parade there will be the Wallingford Family Festival. Stop by the OSS booth and meet your OSS physicians and staff as well as enjoy the festival grounds for food, family activities and musical performances for all ages! There will also be a Beer, Bites & Wine Tasting Garden and a bouncy house for the kids! See you there!

For more information about the Wallingford Parade and Festival, visit: http://visitwallingford.org/conference/65th-annual-wallingford-family-parade-festival/.

Event Details:

Parade
45th Street starting at 11:00 a.m.

Festival
12:00 at Meridian Park, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103