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…
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…
Saggy Skin after CoolSculpting?
Can you get Saggy Skin after CoolSculpting? Saggy skin after non-invasive fat reduction treatments such as CoolSculpting is not uncommon and represents a very valid concern for many of our patients. What Causes Saggy Skin? As we age, we lose the building blocks that support our skin structure and allow the skin to stretch and recoil. Those building blocks are:…
Get Rid of the Dreaded Turkey Neck!
Sagging Skin… It happens to all of us. Sagging skin and jowls are a part of aging. But knowing that it happens to all of us doesn’t make it any easier to take when it happens to you. Fortunately, there are treatments that can help to slow and even reverse this aging process. As we age, we lose fat volume…
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…
Amazing Arms
Warm weather is finally near and summer wardrobes are coming out! That means more short sleeves and tank tops. For many of us, shedding the long sleeves is a source of anxiety as we show off arms that might not be as toned as we would like. In honor of the spring season, we wanted to do a blog to…
Can My Belly Fat Be Treated With a Cosmetic Procedure?
Can My Belly Fat Be Treated With a Cosmetic Procedure? We have received several emails from patients wondering if their belly fat can be “removed or improved.” It is important to understand that as humans we have two types of belly fat, intra-abdominal belly fat (the fat around our organs which is behind the abdominal muscles) and extra-abdominal belly fat (superficial…
Do I Need a Tummy Tuck?
We see patients of all shapes and sizes at Imagen. Every one of them has their own individual goals and desires when it comes to their body shape. The most common frustration that we are consulted for is abdominal fat. Some patients are already thin and desire a more flat and tight or defined abdomen; but more often, they are…
Smoking and Your Skin
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…
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…
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 don’t actually base their guess on the person’s face, they look at their neck and their hands. These are areas…
