Cosmetic concerns that a dermatologist hears range from mild to severe. Interestingly, though, many of them relate to one thing: collagen. Age-related complaints like fine lines and wrinkles are just as relevant to collagen structure as are acne scars, as is rough texture. Here, we want to discuss why microneedling may be the best approach […]
Millions of people get dermal filler treatment every year, and Botox, too. This occurs year after year even though misconceptions could have derailed any of the products we commonly use today. For a few years, the idea that Botox would freeze the face kept many people from getting the skin-boosting treatment they really wanted. Now […]
As we have moved into the digital age in which Google holds the answers we seek, it has become increasingly difficult to discern what is fact and what is misinformation. When it comes to taking the best care of our skin and body, there is no room for error; we need to know what will […]
Advances in aesthetic medicine have brought numerous options for correcting the signs of aging, such as sagging and wrinkling of the skin. Historically, surgical protocols like the facelift or eyelid lift have been the best ways to restore a supple tone to the uppermost layers of dermal tissue. Today, we can accomplish quite a bit […]
There are several cosmetic issues that adults commonly face. We talk a lot about the disadvantages of lines, wrinkles, and undereye bags, but there’s more. Today, we will discuss the issue of crepey skin. What does it mean to have crepey skin and, more importantly, what can be done to postpone its appearance on the […]
We know no one heads out for a day of fun in the sun with a genuine intention of coming back looking like a lobster. Sunburns just happen; they happen when we lose track of time between sunscreen applications or when we nod off by the pool. Maybe your last sunburn occurred while you were […]
The warm summer weather is oh, so inviting, isn’t it? While we bask in the glow of sunlight, we must know that our skin is taking a beating. There are several ways in which our environment can negatively affect dermatologic health and beauty. Conversely, there are several strategies we can use to combat the dangers […]
Springtime isn’t just a season for cleaning out the garage and the closets; it’s also a time to rethink your beauty routine (how long has that foundation been in your makeup bag, anyway?). Now that we are officially into the Spring season, it’s time to consider what the changing weather will do to your skin. […]
One of the concerns that are frequently expressed by men and women sometime around the age of 50 is that age has caused their cheeks to flatten. Mid-facial volume loss is not uncommon by any means. It is a natural occurrence that stems from a sharp decrease in vital chemicals in the superficial and deep […]
Sixteen million people in our country are living with rosacea, a skin condition that affects the cheeks, nose, and other highly visible parts of the face. What happens during a rosacea flare-up is that the superficial blood vessels beneath the epidermis become dilated, causing intense redness. But there’s more. People with advancing rosacea (and there […]
