There are many types of hair: red, brunette, blonde, thick, and thin. When hair starts growing in unwanted places, many patients seek a way to remove it. One question they ask is, “will laser hair reduction work for me?” To understand the answer, we must first take a look at how the technology works. How Laser Hair Reduction Works “Laser hair Continue reading
Human beings have two different types of sweat glands: apocrine and eccrine. “The eccrine glands regulate the temperature of the body,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, board certified dermatologist in Austin, Texas. “When the temperature rises, the eccrine glands are stimulated to release sweat, which consists of sodium, water and other things that help cool the body.” In addition to being Continue reading
Microneedling like the BevelUp – Microneedling has become a revolutionary treatment for improving texture and rejuvenating the skin. “It’s the impressive results and minimal downtime that really draw patients to the procedure,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, dermatologist and top cosmetic skin care specialist in Austin, Texas. If you’ve heard of the procedure, you may be wondering where on the body microneedling Continue reading
Although it’s true for every season, summertime in particular is when we remind sun worshipers to haul out their sunscreen, thwart the threat of skin cancer, curb sun damage and the rapid-aging it can cause. Using sunscreen is an important factor in avoiding skin disease, but other steps can be taken to assure greater protection. Here are some helpful summer Continue reading
Sebaceous hyperplasia is a skin condition which causes benign bumps to form on the surface of the skin from over-productive oil glands. “Simply put, the oil glands in the skin become dilated and enlarged,” says Emily Johnston, certified physician assistant at Sanova Dermatology. “These bumps tend to be the same color as your skin, but in some cases can have Continue reading
If you’ve heard about the chin fat-busting treatment Kybella, it might be because of Khloe Kardashian. The Hollywood starlet is the public face of the product; earlier this year she was announced as Kybella’s spokeswoman. But there’s much more to Kybella than appearances. The product is a Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment backed by years of research and studied in Continue reading
Sick of the smoker lines? Ready to kick those kissing creases to the curb? The Federal Drug Administration int he U.S. has now approved a new dermal filler for the treatment of thin lips and wrinkles around the mouth. “Juvederm Volbella® XC was designed to ‘perfect the pout’ by softening fine lines around the mouth and plumping the lips,” says Continue reading
Some patients know exactly what they want when it comes to cosmetic procedures. Others think they might want to do something but aren’t exactly sure of their options. A cosmetic consult with a physician trained in aesthetics can help personalized a treatment to obtain your goals and set expectations. When treating the face for fine lines and wrinkles with dermal fillers, Continue reading
