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 […]
We talk about skin cancer quite a bit around here. It would make sense that we would since skin health is our business. Recently, we were reminded that, just because we’re talking about skin cancer, that doesn’t mean the important message about screenings and early treatment are being absorbed. We know no one means to […]
Winter is in full swing and that means a few seasonal joys, like a steaming cup of cider after some serious snow play. As much as we make the most of our winter season, there are a few downsides. For many people, it dry, irritated skin. At this time of year, skin conditions like eczema […]
With so many options to correct the signs of aging, acne scarring, and sun damage, one might have such a difficult time choosing that they remain stuck on the sidelines of modern beauty treatments. One of our goals in practice is to help demystify the techniques and technologies available today. Here, we discuss how microneedling […]
We have had our first (and second, and third) white days of winter already, and that can mean more of us are also dealing with the dreaded dry skin of winter. It is now when we can benefit from a few simple strategies to offset the natural decline of humidity in the air. Here, we […]
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 […]
