How To Get the Perfect Selfie… On average people take 5-10 selfies before getting that perfect “post-able” selfie… And the older you are, the more attempts you typically make to capture that perfect portrait. Taking a selfie has become part of our culture. It is an important way of how we view ourselves and how others see us and our life adventures. Your bone … [Read more...]
How Do I Prevent Aging?
We get a lot of questions about when is the best time to start anti-aging treatments. These questions remind me of an old Chinese proverb: When is the best time to plant a tree? 20 years ago. When is the second best time? Now! Most people today recognize that preventing aging is easier than reversing it. That said, what are the best treatments and when should you start … [Read more...]
What is a Provider?
Who is Your Provider? We often encounter patients who are confused about what is meant by the term “provider.” A “provider” is any person who provides a service. The term is often used as a catch-all basket by medical practices and hospitals to refer to doctors, physician assistants, nurses and sometimes even nursing assistants and other technicians. This can be very … [Read more...]
Acne Treatment Options
What do you do when Drug Store products aren’t enough? Acne is a common problem, especially in young adults and perimenopausal women. Some people suffer with acne through their entire life! Acne in and of itself is frustrating, but it can leave behind scars that can last your lifetime. So what can you do about acne? There are a lot of products available at any pharmacy … [Read more...]
Skin Tightening: Myth or Reality?
What causes skin laxity? Loose or saggy skin is a problem for everyone as we age. Skin tightening is one the most common requests we get from patients. As we age, we lose both volume and skin elasticity. Also, with pregnancy and weight gain and loss, our skin stretches, damaging the elastin fibers and causing a loss of natural recoil. Elastin is not spontaneously produced … [Read more...]
