Prejuvenation Made Popular by Millennials Everyone wants younger looking skin. Traditionally, most of us will wait until we notice wrinkles or sagging skin in the mirror, then make a frantic call to our cosmetic surgeon’s office. With the game-changing array of noninvasive services available today, such as Botox Cosmetic and Ultherapy, most patients can find […]
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What Makes Your Skin Panic
Your skin goes through a lot. It’s subject to heat, cold, dry air, humidity, and all the products that you put on it. While sometimes your skin can take whatever you throw its way without complaint, there are times when it probably wants to scream “enough!” Whether you’re experiencing redness, dryness or another concern, knowing what makes […]
Get Ready for Fraxel!
As you get older, things start to happen to your skin. Dark spots can appear on your face and hands, your pores can start to look bigger, and lines and wrinkles develop. While some non-surgical cosmetic treatments only focus on one or specific concerns, a laser treatment such as Fraxel can tackle a variety of skin […]
Myths About Coolsculpting
Backlash — anytime something becomes popular or in-demand, a backlash follows. Sometimes, the backlash involves people arguing why whatever is trending isn’t so great after all. In other instances, the backlash involves people creating myths or spreading false rumors. Coolsculpting has been around for nearly 10 years now and it’s definitely seen its fair share of […]
What You Need for Healthy Skin
Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It’s also the organ that’s subject to the most use and abuse. Every day, your skin is exposed to irritants like dirt, pollution, UV light and more. You might not be helping matters either, if you regularly subject your skin to harsh scrubs, cleansers and other products that strip […]
What Causes a Double Chin and What Can You Do About It?
Compared to other areas of the body, the area under the chin is pretty small. For such a small area, it can be a big source of stress and strife for people, especially those who end up developing a double chin. A double chin can make you look older, can make you feel self-conscious about your […]
Battle of the Injectables: Botox vs. Juvederm
If you’ve got wrinkles you’d like to banish, you’ve got more options these days than ever before. Laser treatments, chemical peels, and injections can all help to smooth away lines and wrinkles, no surgery needed. Among some of the more popular cosmetic injections out there are Botox and Juvederm. Since both treatments are injectables, it can […]
Is Coolsculpting for You?
By now, it’s very likely that you’ve heard of Coolsculpting, the non-surgical fat reduction treatment that was first FDA approved back in 2010. If you haven’t, we’ll fill you in. Coolsculpting helps to eliminate fat from the body in a process known as cryolipolysis. The treatment works by freezing your fat, so that the cells get […]
Hyperpigmentation 101: Everything You Need to Know About Dark Spots
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and noticed that one or more areas of your skin was darker than the surrounding area, than you’ve experienced hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation develops when your skin produces excessive melanin, aka pigment. Dark spots (sometimes called sun spots or liver spots) can develop for a variety of reasons, but they’re usually […]
What to Do While You Wait for Your Coolsculpting® Results
Coolsculpting® can help you lose unwanted fat from your abdomen, thighs, back, or another area. Since it’s a non-surgical fat reduction procedure, there’s no downtime or recovery period to worry about. What it does require is a bit of patience while you wait for the results to appear. Depending on how quickly your body metabolizes and flushes […]