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…
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…
What is the Best Sunscreen?
A study published yesterday by Northwestern University has been in the news today. The study, by Shuai Xu and colleagues, was intended to help doctors give patients a recommendation for which sunscreen is the best. They reviewed the 65 sunscreens…
Chemical Peels
What is a Chemical Peel? The chemical peel is a common tool in the cosmetic surgeon’s bag of tricks. Chemical peels have been used for hundreds of years. There are even stories of Cleopatra using sour goat’s milk to keep…
PRP – Is It the Fountain of Youth?
Platelet Rich Plasma – Is It the Fountain of Youth? Platelet Rich Plasma (also known as PRP) has been the focus of much interest in the medical community in recent years. It was initially studied in the 1970s and was…
Fall…A Beautiful Season
Fall is an amazing time … for a more beautiful you! Fall is a beautiful season. The colors of the trees, the smells of apples and cinnamon, the warmth of a bonfire, the crunch of leaves under your feet and…
Benefits of Fractional Laser Treatment
In a recent blog, we discussed the importance of skin care. The migration time of keratinocytes (skin cells) is very important in the overall appearance of your skin. If the time is too long, your skin will be dry and…
Skin Composition and General Care
Skin Composition and General Care Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It protects you from infection, dehydration, UV radiation and so much more. It is also your presentation to those around you. Given the daily assault on…
Don’t Ignore Your Neck…
Have you ever seen the guys at the carnival that guess peoples’ ages? They are usually very close, even when people don’t necessarily look their age. So how do they do it? Many of them will tell you that they…
Skin Changes with Age
Skin Changes with Age Everyone knows that our skin changes as we age. It’s visible in the wrinkles and age spots. Not everyone knows why we age or that there are things that can be done to help prevent or…
Photorejuvenation using IPL
You would never own a car and not change the oil. Preventative maintenance is important to the life and performance of your vehicle. Your skin also requires maintenance to enhance its performance and appearance. There are many components of a…
How to Keep Your Skin Looking Healthy & Young
Your skin is an amazing organ. It protects you from the elements, prevents dehydration and helps to keep you from getting sick. It is exposed to sun, cold, chemicals and toxins on a daily basis. As we age our skin…
