Stretch marks are marks that can appear on the skin of the body when the skin grows rapidly. The best known example is that of a woman's stomach during pregnancy. However, they can also develop on breasts or thighs if they grow faster than the skin can keep up with. The connective tissue is torn subcutaneously by excessive tension, which is not painful, but does lead to purple-red marks that turn into white scars after a few years.
Rosacea is characterized by a bright red discolored skin, especially in the area around the nose and cheeks. Bursted blood vessels are visible, but often also red bumps and pimples. Most patients who have rosacea think they 'just' suffer from acne. This is mainly due to the presence of the pimples in the affected area. However, rosacea has nothing to do with acne and is a chronic skin condition.
A skin condition in which there is too much or too little pigment in the skin. There are different types of pigmentation spots. The most common types are age spots, a pregnancy mask (melasma) and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which develops after skin damage. A lack of pigment can be caused by damage to the skin or by skin conditions such as vitiligo.
We speak of excess hair when too much and too thick hairs grow in places where normally no or only thin hairs grow. There are two forms of excessive hair: hypertrichosis and hirsutism. They usually occur individually, but can also occur in combination.
Age spots are benign pigmented skin lesions where elderly suffer from. Skin areas that have been exposed to the sun, especially the face and hands, develop round or oval-shaped light to dark brown colored spots. The spots can be a few millimeters to a few centimeters in size.
As someone gets older, a lot changes in the skin. The upper skin layers become thinner and the number of blood vessels and sebaceous glands decreases in the skin layer below. This creates more space between the different skin layers. The amounts of collagen and elastin (the fibers that provide the firmness of the skin) also decrease, causing the subcutaneous connective tissue to lose its firmness. In addition, the skull shrinks with age, causing the skin around it to become looser. All of this makes the skin look and feel slacker and less resilient.
Endermology (LPG) is THE treatment for sagging skin of the body. A treatment with endermology is a virtually painless treatment method that treats both the skin and subcutaneous tissue and the subcutaneous connective tissue. Endermology improves the structure of the connective tissue, stimulates blood flow and the removal of waste.
Edema is an abnormal accumulation of fluid, resulting from an imbalance between the supply and removal of fluid. This manifests itself in a feeling of tension or engorgement of the skin, a feeling of heaviness and an increase in the size of the body part. This can occur after damage to the lymphatic vessels. This process can lead to unpleasant complaints.
Breast Care - Aftercare for breast cancer
The consequences of breast cancer are often drastic. A lot changes both emotionally and physically. Fluid retention, a tight or stuck scar and problems with the skin are common complaints that can remain after breast cancer treatment. Our skin and edema therapists are happy to help you to remedy or reduce these complaints as much as possible by means of 'mamma care'.
The practice works together with various doctors and specialists from the area, such as Amstelland Hospital, the AMC, the VU, AVL and the Cancer Care Center. In addition to edema therapy, the therapists at Huidzorg Amstelland also specialize in scar therapy.
Treatment
Tijdens de behandeling kunnen verschillende technieken worden ingezet om de afvoer van het lymfevocht te bevorderen. Symptomen van lymfoedeem zijn onder andere zwelling van het ledemaat, vermoeid en/of zwaar gevoel, pijn en/of beperkingen in de bewegingen en/of beperkingen in het dagelijks functioneren. Om te voorkomen dat deze symptomen verergeren is het van belang het lymfevocht te minimaliseren. Met behulp van oedeemtherapie kunnen verschillende behandelmethoden worden ingezet waarbij het teveel aan vocht kan worden afgevoerd. Gebruik van een compressieverband, lymfetape en elastische kousen zijn veelal onderdeel van het behandelproces.
Sufficient exercise also contributes to a positive course of lymphedema. In addition to the treatment, you will be given exercises that you can perform independently. Lymphedema has a chronic course. Consistent treatment of the edema ensures that the achieved result can be maintained. In practice, Deep Oscilation Therapy (DOT), endermology (LPG) and manual lymphatic drainage are used. These are different techniques in which lymph fluid can be drained through the lymphatic system.
Why edema therapy?
The skin becomes less tight and sensitive.
Scars become less visible and painful.
The size of the edema decreases.
The tired feeling and the limitation of movement decreases.
Make an appointment!
Not sure which treatment is right for you? Then make an appointment for a screening. Our therapists will provide you with expert advice.
Acne is a condition of the sebaceous glands and can affect both men and women at different ages. The condition mainly affects the face, but can also appear on the back, chest, neck or shoulders. Acne can be recognized by oily skin, blackheads, small white bumps, red pimples, pimples and / or inflammation.
When acne has become very inflamed, it can leave disfiguring scars after healing. Acne scars are often more serious when the acne is treated too late or not properly. The scars can occur on the face, back and chest. In most cases it is treatable.
A scar is a permanent visible abnormality of the skin that arises after deep damage to the skin. Some scars can restrict movement, itch and/or hurt after healing. Sometimes they are only cosmetically disturbing. They can be visible as thin skin lesions or thickened on top of the skin.
Couperose is characterized by the presence of many burst blood vessels. The red or blue colored vessels are usually located on cheeks, nose and chin and sometimes also in the neck or décolleté. They are harmless but can be disfiguring and are more common in women than in men. They can cause a tingling, burning or itching sensation.
These are small brown to black molds that mainly occur in dark skin (both Asian and black race). The most common place is the face (particularly temples and forehead). They can be of various shapes and sizes and sometimes cause cosmetic concerns.
Skin bumps (Milia) look like small, white granules in or under the skin. It contains hardened sebum (skin sebum). It is a blockage of the sebaceous or sweat glands. Often the skin bumps are on the cheekbone or around the eyes.
