Similar to crow’s feet, dark circles are another unpleasant appearance that we often find around our eyes. What causes these dark circles and how can we prevent them from occurring? Causes of Dark Circles Genetics Hereditary factors can contribute to the development of dark circles under the eyes. If your parents or close relatives have Read More
“Light” rejuvenation techniques are actually refreshing to the skin. They remove fine wrinkles and improve skin texture and tone. These techniques usually consist of a combination of various creams and lotions, which can be used daily. The creams and lotions remove the dead cell layer of the skin [stratum corneum] and cleanse the pores. They Read More
What is Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling? RF microneedling combines two methods: microneedles—tiny pins that briefly enter the skin—and RF energy, which creates controlled heat under the surface. The heat triggers new collagen and elastin, which can improve wrinkles, texture, and skin tightness. Common Devices You May Hear About Intended Results Most patients hope to see smoother Read More
Beauty sleep isn’t the only way to improve your looks at night! In this week’s post, we’ll be giving you advice on how to craft your very own night time skin care routine! Step 1: Skin Cleanser Cleansers play a major role at night. They remove from your face and neck: makeup, sunscreen, dirt, oil Read More
Looking for a new way to start your day? In this week’s post, we’ll be giving you advice on how to craft your very own morning skin care routine! Step 1 Skin Cleanser Facial cleansers are a crucial first step in any morning routine. They can remove dirt, oil and debris that your skin may Read More
Swelling and bruising can vary from person to person based upon their skin type, medical history and how they care for themselves following surgery. Thus, recovery time is individual. However, on average most patients having facial surgery find that they can resume normal social and work activities within 7-10 days. It takes 12-18 months to Read More
It is important to realize that bruising is a frequent, but fortunately temporary, complication of fillers. According to studies of FDA clinical trials that involved over 2600 patients, 67% of all dermal filler patients bruised. Bruising lasted more than 7 days 26% of the time. Dermal filler injections around the lips reported the highest level Read More
In this week’s post, we will examine more skin conditions that the pulsed dye laser can treat: Sebaceous Hyperplasia Sebaceous glands are oil glands in the skin, and sebaceous hyperplasia is essentially a condition of overactive or enlarged oil glands. They typically occur on the face as small yellow papules with a central depression. Sebaceous Read More
Don’t be intimidated by the “laser” aspect, this procedure is extremely safe and so gentle on the skin that it can be used on a baby’s face. The pulsed dye laser is a quick office procedure with little to no discomfort and essentially zero down time. In this post, we will look at some of Read More
Botox? Dermal Fillers? Facelifts? Due to the sheer volume of cosmetic surgery procedures, it can be difficult for those unfamiliar with the topic to determine which procedure will help remedy their issue. In this post, we will examine the issues that a facelift procedure can resolve. If any of these five examples describe your situation, Read More