Explore Plastic Surgery - Dr. Barry Eppley

Plastic surgery is one of the marvels of modern medicine, with a wide range of options for face and body improvements. And today’s media outlets make it easier than ever before to gather information on the latest plastic surgery procedures. But how does this information apply to you and your concerns?

Every person is unique and has his or her own desires. What procedure or combination of treatments is right for you? And what can you really expect? EXPLORE PLASTIC SURGERY with Dr. Barry Eppley, Indianapolis plastic surgeon, who can provide you with a wealth of practical and up-to-date insights into the world of plastic surgery through his regular blog posts. In his writings, Dr. Eppley covers diverse topics on facial and body contouring procedures. You will be sure to find useful information that will help broaden and enrich your plastic surgery education.

Start Living Better!
OLOGY spas and the plastic surgery practice of Dr. Barry Eppley of Indianapolis is proud to announce the arrival of Dr. James Cook, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine to our facilities!

 
Are you ready to change the way you live – for the better? From hormonal management to nutrition, exercise and sleep issues, Anti-Aging Therapy focuses on a long-term medical program to help you be at your best, and live a healthier, more vibrant life.

 
Join Dr. Cook on Thursday evenings at Clarian North Medical Center  from 6:30 TO 8:00pm to begin your journey and learn more about this fascinating new area of medicine. Feel better now and into the future!

Clarian North Medical Center
116th & Meridian Streets
Carmel, Indiana 46032
http://www.clariannorth.com
317-814-4100 Call now to reserve seating!

SPF and PFA - What do they mean?

Protection from excessive sun exposure and UV rays is one of the most basic approaches to anti-aging skin management. The importance of the use of sunscreen is well acknowledged but most people do not realize that their sunscreen does not block all UV rays well. Of the three types of UV rays (A, B, C), UV A light penetrates the deepest and induces the greatest amount of aging on the skin. Sunscreens that contain both UV A and B filters provide better protection than those with UV B filters only. Historically, most sunscreens had only UV B protection but, more recently, UV A protection is more commonplace in topical preparations. Check your sunscreen and make sure it has both.

Understanding the methods to measure sun protection is also important but poorly understood by most. The SPF system (Sun Protection factor) applies only to UV B protection. SPF 15 blocks 93%, SPF 30 97%, SPF 45 99%, so a minimum SPF would be 15. UV A light, however, is not covered by the SPF grading system. It is graded by the relatively unknown PFA system. (Protection Factor Ultraviolet A) PFA correlates well to the SPF system meaning, for example, if you normally begin to tan or burn after 20 minutes in the sun, a PFA of 15 will extend your protection 15 times longer, or 300 minutes. It is now recommended that your sunscreen have an equal proportion of SPF and PFA. Check your labels carefully.

A new UV A filter has been recently approved in 2006, Mexoryl. This has been widely used in Europe and Canada for years and we will begin seeing here in the U.S. as well now that it has been approved.

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