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Keeping It Real
Natural Looking Results with Botox + Dermal Fillers Regardless of whatever is trending, natural looking results are always the goal for us when it comes to facial rejuvenation with Botox and dermal fillers. Thankfully, “natural looking” is the current trend in cosmetic dermatology – aka. treatments of Botox and filler are never obvious. Even so,…
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Melasma
Of all hyperpigmentation issues, melasma is one of the most persistent and difficult to treat. While many hyperpigmentation issues happen in the epidermis, melasma runs much deeper and is impacted by many other factors. Manifesting as clusters or islands of brown-grey pigment, melasma is generally hormonally induced (pregnancy, contraceptives, thyroid) triggered by light (any light,…
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FAQ’s
1) Will I Bruise? 2) What should I do BEFORE/AFTER Injections? 1) Will I bruise? To all the vascularly webbed faces out there seeking beautification with Botox and dermal fillers: You may bruise. (See photo) Even with the use of microcannulas, gentle + thoughtful injection techniques, the use of our vascular revealing X-ray gizmo, Accuvein,…
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Top Tweakment Trends
For someone who has had a front row seat in the beauty industry and cosmetic dermatology for decades now, there still are terms new to me that apparently have been circulating for a while – even though we may have been exercising them for even longer. Tweakments is the word of the day. Tweakment is…
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The Basics of Skin Rejuvenation
The subject of skin rejuvenation can be overwhelming. Breaking it down to the most common treatment categories hopefully provides a general understanding of the process. Of course, scheduling a consultation gives you a personal plan of action. These considerations should be made before coming up with a plan of action: SPECIFIC CONCERNS (aka What bothers…
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Lip Tips
Tips for Lips… Understanding how lip lines (perioral wrinkles, smoker’s lines) develop may help in preventing them. It also may help in successful maintenance of your post-treatment pucker – the rejuvenated, smooth, pillowy one. The Causes To begin, the fairer your skin, the less melanin you have. As the primary…
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Dear Aging Skin,
Dear Aging Skin, I finally have become wise to your ways. I now understand from where you are coming. Thank you for the lessons… There was a long period of time I didn’t use sunscreen, but I am using it now, like it’s my job, 365 days a year, rain or shine. I’ve read the…
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FAQ: MY NECK?!!
We probably should start with an apology to our necks for neglecting them for so long while shamelessly doting on our faces. Oh, our poor necks! Of course, our necks are sagging in their grief! Of course, we are desperate to take action now! Of course, this call to action likely has nothing to do…
