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 […]
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 […]
