It’s a struggle to have excess fatty tissue under the chin. This fat doesn’t always slim down with diet and exercise like fat in other body areas does. To make matters worse, the loss of elasticity that naturally occurs with age can make the double-chin look more prominent. Though a facelift and neck liposuction can […]
Many people express an interest in looking a little bit younger. We hear concerns about drooping cheeks, jowls, and creases around the nose and mouth all the time. When we do, our suggestions to patients sometimes come as a surprise. For many years, there has been a misconception that problems like these are difficult to […]
Laser hair removal treatments are popular among men and women who have grown tired of the drudgery of shaving, plucking, waxing, and trying to keep hair under control. Grooming becomes much less of a chore when the skin is smooth all on its own. With Winter being the perfect season for laser hair removal, we’re […]
For several years now, hundreds of thousands of dermal filler treatments have been conducted regularly. The process is so convenient and affordable that fillers are used to correct several signs of aging. Additionally, dermal fillers are appealing to younger patients who want more definition along their lip line or cheekbones. Because the procedure is so […]
If you want silky smooth skin next summer, now is a great time to start! You may have heard phrases like this before and wondered why laser hair removal takes so long to get lasting results. With a process that can take well over a year from start to finish, why would you choose to […]
Fat is something we need but not something we need a lot of. More and more, we see people struggling to manage the accumulation of fatty deposits in hard-to-fix areas of the body. It seems like intense focus is a must to prevent belly fat from getting out of hand. Even more challenging is the […]
Persistent breakouts of pimples and blackheads can be a frustrating problem and one that is difficult to manage. In our dermatology practice, we understand the significance of getting acne under control. Professional treatments can clear existing acne and also pave the way to smooth, clear, healthy skin without the remnants of acne such as discoloration […]
With summer vacations on the horizon, we’re hearing a lot more buzz around the idea of a good “base tan.” This longstanding myth about healthy tanning follows the idea that getting a base of color on the skin reduces the risk of a burn when vacation time comes around. Small doses of natural sunlight and […]
Aging skin can be such a drag, literally. As a result of biological changes and sun damage, the skin receives much less collagen and elastin than it did when we were young. Elastin gives skin the ability to stretch and retract. Collagen gives skin its firmness and resilience. Without sufficient amounts of these proteins, we […]
As we age, each of us may encounter particular cosmetic concerns. Facial aging often begins around the eyes, with a few laugh-lines at the corners or frown lines between the brows. Over time, it is the midface that changes. Here, fatty and muscle tissue degrade and overlying skin begins to look saggy. These changes tend […]
