Most of us know the importance of wearing sunscreen in the summer months to avoid sunburn and damage, but it really should be a year-round preventive health measure. Always wear sunscreen, no matter your skin color or tone. It’s dark before and after work, why do I need sunscreen if I’m in the office all day? […]
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What is Preventative Botox?
Globally, preventative Botox injections are one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic surgeries. While older adults are the people who are turning to Botox injections the most, there has been an increase in the number of young adults in their 20s and early 30s who are investing in preventative injections. Read on learn more about […]
Laser Hair Removal – When is the best time to do
If you’re tired of worrying about unwanted hair, you may want to give laser hair removal some serious consideration. Chances are you’ve already thought about just how nice it would be to undergo a few quick laser treatments and never have to worry about shaving, waxing, or plucking unwanted hair again. Your sun exposure is […]
Otezla for Psoriasis
What is Psoriasis? It is a skin disorder that causes skin cells to multiply ten times faster than usual. It makes the skin build red patches covered with white scales. They can grow anywhere but usually show up on scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back. While Psoriasis cannot be transferred from person to person, it […]
Eucrisa for Eczema
What is Eczema? It is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that results in dry skin, with patches that are red and intensely itchy. These patches sometimes ooze, become scaly, crusted or hardened. Some individuals have mild symptoms while others have severe symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Eczema can occur anywhere on the skin […]
What can Botox do?
Botox has many applications, both medical and cosmetic. Migraines: in addition to softening muscles, Botox can block transmission of pain-causing neurotransmitters in migraine Sweating: the neurotransmitters causing sweating are the same ones causing sweating, this is especially helpful in the armpits, hands, and feet Lifting: Botox can also be used to provide a lift the […]
The Stigma of Cosmetic Fillers
Did you know? Cosmetic fillers are often stigmatized for creating unnatural outcomes. The most commonplace complaint from over 30 of my patients is that they fear they will look unnatural. For instance, my patients have been known to reference “Kylie Jenner” lips and truly believe that this is the standard of what cosmetic fillers will […]
Acne – Dos and Donts
Acne – we all have to deal with it. From the young, to the not so young. Oily skin? Dry skin? Here are a list of do’s and don’ts to help you deal with acne… and of course, just like anything else, be sure to speak with your skincare doctor! Do’s • Use skincare products […]
Botox: What does it do?
In our cosmetics practice, a is common to hear patients asking about ‘Botox’ (botulism toxin A) injections – for everything from a sagging chin to a droopy eyelid. In some cases, our patients are impressed with just what these injections can do for them, and at other times we have to direct them to another […]
10 Tips for Healthy Skin
Healthy skin is really one of the most important ingredients for beauty-enhancement. This article on skin care tips is an effort to bring the 10 best skin care tips to you. So let’s see what these top ten skin care tips are: * Knowing your skin type is one of the most important skin care […]