Smoking and Your Skin “Smoking is Bad for You” Everyone has heard that “Smoking is bad for you.” Usually the conversation is geared toward lung cancer, emphysema and other causes of early death. However, smoking is bad for just about everything. Even if you’re young, the smoke that you inhale now can have effects for years to come. One of…
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Cosmetic Surgery
Choosing to undergo cosmetic surgery can be a life changing decision. It is not a decision that should be made lightly. There are many things to consider about where to have your procedure done (see our prior blog on how to choose where to have your procedure here), but you also need to consider why you want to have the…
Fighting Facial Volume Loss with Collagen Stimulation
As we age, we lose collagen in our skin, which causes it to become saggy and loose. There are many treatments designed to produce collagen stimulation in the skin. This can lead to an improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, volume loss and skin laxity. Some treatments are more invasive than others and some treatments work better than others do….
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 thick. If the migration time is not even across the skin surface you will have patches or dark spots. While…
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 your skin, it’s important that you care for it properly to maintain its function and beauty. The outermost layer of…
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 reverse the signs of aging. There are multiple factors involved in the aging process. Unfortunately, one of the biggest factors…
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 begins to look “weathered,” dry and wrinkled. We long for the healthy glow of youthful skin and try all sorts…
Botox…not just for wrinkles…
Botox is well known as one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the US. It has become a household name for OnabotulinumtoxinA. Botox was FDA approved in 2002 for cosmetic use in the “elevens,” the frown lines that form between your brows. In the fall of 2013 Botox also gained approval for “crow’s feet” or the smile lines that…