New Studies, New Hope According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin problem in the United States. About 40 to 50 million Americans have acne at a given time. “And if the teenage years weren’t difficult enough, 90% of adolescents struggle as well,” says Dr. Ted Lain, chief medical office and board-certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology Continue reading
There is a common misconception that cosmetic dermatology is reserved just for women, but this is simply not the case at all. In fact, statistics taken from both The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that minimally invasive cosmetic procedures have exponentially increased among male patients year after year. There are so many great Continue reading
Are you looking for a non-invasive, FDA approved procedure to lift and tighten your face and neck muscles? Here are three reasons Ultherapy may be right for you. 1. Age-Defying Results If you’ve been searching for natural results for a brow-lift, a tighter chin, chest, and neck look no further. With a no-pain procedure, your dermatologist will be able to Continue reading
We hear a lot of mixed messages when it comes to skincare. “If it doesn’t make you break out, keep using it!” some people say. Others think you should switch it up every once in a while. Well, which is it? How often should you switch up your skincare routine? The answer is a bit more complicated than a lot Continue reading
There is no denying that sunshine brings tons of happiness to so many of us, but we also cannot escape the damage which comes from too much sun exposure. “While we know how important it is to wear sunblock and use preventative means such as sunglasses and hats, years and years of sun exposure can bring unpleasant long-term effects to Continue reading
As we grow older, our skin changes in a number of ways. “While many of us note changes like volume loss, fine lines, and even discoloration and age spots, the skin around our eyes change in quite distinct ways,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and skin surgeon at Sanova Dermatology. Due to a loss in elasticity, eyelid skin can sag Continue reading
The CO2RE system was developed by a company called Syneron Candela that specializes in innovative treatments for a number of dermatology issues. CO2RE was designed to address a number of issues, including scar treatment, wrinkles, pigmentation, and more. What’s So Different About CO2RE CO2? “CO2RE is like the multitasker of scar treatments,” shares Angie Pennington, a licensed medical aesthetician, and Continue reading
Why Dermal Filler May Be Your Best Bet For Anti-aging Fast! “Dermal fillers are showing huge growth in the aesthetic marketing, and there’s no wondering why!” says Gilbert Saenz III, a dermatology physician assistant at Sanova Dermatology – North Austin in Austin, Texas. Dermal fillers, also called soft tissue fillers or wrinkle fillers, have so many benefits and very few Continue reading
Ever wonder what the true cause of acne is, who it affects, and why? There are a lot of myths about acne, and you don’t want to fall prey to incorrect information. We’re here to dispel the top misconceptions about acne and give you details on the true causes and effective treatments. Let’s get myth-busting! Myth #1: Acne Only Affects Continue reading
June and July remind us of all that we were missing in January and February. Summer is the time, as the band Loverboy has been reminding us since 1981, that “Everybody’s working for the weekend.” Saturday dawns and outcome the beach towels, the sunglasses, the rafts, the paperback, and the sunscreen. What a better way to spend the weekend than Continue reading
