Skincare You’ve heard of skin RE-juvenation, but what we should really be focusing on is PRE-juvenation. Just as it sounds, pre-juvenation is self-care that prolongs the vitality of the skin by maintaining its youthfulness. As we age, we stop producing collagen and our skin loses elasticity, but there are a variety of things we can do to trick our skin into believing it’s not … [Read more...]
The Perfect Selfie and How to Get It
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...]
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 her skin beautiful (the sour milk contains lactic acid, which is used as a chemical exfoliant). So how do chemical peels work, what are they good for and how … [Read more...]
Hair Restoration without Surgery
Hair Restoration without Surgery Hair loss can be due to genetic factors, hormonal changes, medical conditions, traction and aging. There is an innate stigma with the appearance of hair loss. Many of our patients feel that they look much older because of hair loss. There are several options for treating hair loss, ranging from shampoos to lasers to transplants. In this … [Read more...]
