Skin damage from overexposure to the sun is a legitimate concern for all of us. Medical research shows that ultraviolet or UV rays from the sun are behind 80% of our skin aging. There are ways you can help reverse sun damage in your skin to keep skin refreshed and avoid prematurely aging. Healing Sunburn Damage Harmful UV sun rays Continue reading
Most people have at least a few skin freckles or moles; while others may have dozens or more. Although moles are common and part of our body’s normal anatomy, there are some instances when moles can change and become pre-cancerous or cancerous. Ignoring or overlooking cancerous moles can have serious, even deadly, consequences. Therefore, keeping up with the status of Continue reading
Would you believe it if we told you, you can further protect your skin from sun damage by changing your diet? It’s not a magic bullet, nor will it replace your recommended sunscreen, but antioxidants are a clever way to minimize the impact of sun exposure on your skin. So, what are antioxidants and how do they work? What Are Continue reading
Every good provider will walk you through what to expect before, during, and after any procedure including scar reduction. They will also give you a list of recommended post-treatment steps to make your skin healthy and to reduce any symptoms or risk of complications after a procedure. If you’re considering scar reduction and you want to have as much information Continue reading
Today women aren’t the only ones who want to look their best as they age. A prominent jawline, more definition around the lips and, and improving the appearance of under-eye bags are some of the many enhancements men are drawn to just as much as their female counterparts. The “Plumping” Effect One of the many effective treatment options for this Continue reading
There’s a new treatment breaking into the aesthetic market! Jeuveau™ from the company Evolus, also known as prabotulinumtoxinA-xvfs, has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve the appearance of wrinkles in the glabella. What is a Jeuveau? Jeuveau is a purified protein formulation that is used to smooth fine lines and minimize movement in the Continue reading
Everybody knows that one of the first places to show the signs of aging is the face. “Some of the most common complaints are the formation of fine vertical lines around the lips or furrows between the nose and mouth, a downturn of the corners of the mouth, flattening of the cheeks, or hollowness under the eyes,” explains Emily Johnston, Continue reading
Imagine you’re being interviewed for your dream job. Your resume is impressive, your interview outfit is on point, and you have a great rapport with your interviewer. Everything is going as well as it possibly can–that is, until your hyperhidrosis kicks in. “Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating affecting areas such as under the arms, on the palms of the hands, and Continue reading
Squamous cell carcinoma (or squamous cell skin cancer) is the second most common skin cancer. These skin cancers arise from normal cells in the epidermis (or the top layer of skin). When these cells mutate into cancerous cells, usually from excessive UV light exposure, they invade into the deeper layers of skin. Although squamous cell skin cancer is not usually Continue reading
If you’ve reached the age where you’re starting to notice more and more sunspots on your skin, be thankful. Hopefully, those sun kisses are proof in this digital era that you’ve been outside living life. Still, the side effects of sun exposure aren’t always flattering. “Whether you’re looking to diminish the prominence of the freckle-sized discolorations or the more noticeable and Continue reading
