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Exercise + Protecting Skin
Regular exercise is important for all organs, internally and externally. Healthy hearts, lungs, brains and skin require our physical movement. Exercise increases oxygen levels and circulation to nourish skin cells, while flushing toxins from our bodies. Exercise also decreases stress and cortisol, improving overall physical and mental health, general skin appearance and a multitude of
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Chest Wrinkles
One day, as I glanced in the mirror after stepping out of the shower, I was hit by the reality of my neglected decolletage. Chest wrinkles shot upwards and outwards from the center of my modest cleavage like an explosion of fireworks, cutting through the constellations of age spots, red dots and dark patches of
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Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Complexion
Understanding the difference between dry skin and a dehydrated complexion is the first step to skin relief and its resuscitation. DRY SKIN is a skin type. Dry skin lacks oil (sebum) on the surface and between skin layers. It is a chronic condition. Skin texture is rough and flaky, sometimes even cracked or fissured such
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Off Label Magic with Botox
Botox is as close to a magic potion as anything can be in cosmetic dermatology and for its medical applications. Even the entire world supply of Botox is produced in an idyllic, seemingly magical town in Ireland called Westport. The magic continues as many of these “wide smiles” may be attributed to this age defying
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Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Holiday gift giving has special challenges this year for many reasons. Simplicity, accessibility, usefulness while supporting local is trending this year. Our Holiday Gift Guide for this 2020 cuts to the chase. It is a quick list of what most of us really want and will really use. It is a quick list of the
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Skin Refreshments
Here is an abbreviated list of skin refreshments offered in cosmetic dermatology to quickly, effectively and visibly refresh our looks. Treatments may be adjusted or combined to accommodate individual parameters and goals.