Marionettes are a result of the general facial aging process: volume loss and loss of structural support from shrinking facial fat pads, bone and mineral loss (particularly the bony resorption of the mandible), decrease in collagen and elastin production and hormonal changes that thin and weaken skin. Movement, genetics and bad habits also contribute to development and severity of marionettes.
June is Acne Awareness Month. To all who suffer from acne, know that you are not alone. Acne affects a majority of the population – an estimated 80% or more. Acne is a frustrating and complex skin disease. There is…
So, you think you have blackheads. Well, those little dots peppered across your nose may not be blackheads at all. They likely are sebaceous filaments.
Because triggers and their degrees of aggravation vary from person to person, identifying personal rosacea triggers is an important first step in controlling rosacea flares.
Rosacea affects over 16 million people in the US alone, and the numbers continue to rise. Rosacea is a vascular skin disorder characterized by facial inflammation and redness. Rosacea symptoms range from hyper-responsive dilation of blood vessels and facial flushing,…
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…
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…
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.
Skin aging through the decades and a few of the things you and your dermatologist can do to slow it down.
Few body parts reflect age like our hands and arms. Sun damaged, over-worked, fragile and skeletal, hand and arms can be resuscitated with a few treatments and products.
Jowlbella – Kybella used “off-label” to shrink jowls and sharpen the jawline. (One of the only good things about these mask-wearing days may be that the mask can hide post-Kybella swelling or bruising.) Why we love Kybella: Kybella is a…
