Starting the anti-aging process and maintenance with Botox cosmetic treatments is a very personal decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. “Being informed as much as possible on the treatment itself is one of the best ways to ensure you are making a correct decision for yourself,” shares Selina Santos, certified physician assistant at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Continue reading
Intimate wellness is something people may feel uncomfortable talking about but can’t stop obsessing over. Whether you’ve just had a child, lost a significant amount of weight, or have decided you need to reclaim intimate robustness, treatments using a Co2re Intima can help. What is Co2re Intima? an in demand, new method of tightening skin more commonly known as non-surgical Continue reading
Halo is the first fractionated laser that uses both ablative and non-ablative technology. The ablative wavelength targets tiny pathways in the skin, leaving the area around it unscathed. Meanwhile, the non-ablative wavelength drills little thermal injuries into the skin, which trigger collagen and elastin production (the stuff that minimizes fine lines and wrinkles). “Halo fires these two wavelength simultaneously, making Continue reading
The majority of chemical peels fall under certain categories of effectiveness: superficial peels that use Glycolic or Salicylic Acid solutions, and deeper peels that use Trichloroacetic Acid or a blend of different acids. “Superficial peels usually do not have extensive downtimes, but more aggressive peels may require a week of recovery,” explains Amy Bowen, licensed aesthetician at Sanova Dermatology. Deeper peels will require home rest, diligent Continue reading
Who is a good candidate for Sculptra? Sculptra is a remarkable weapon in our arsenal for the war against aging skin. It actually helps restore some of the collagen that your body isn’t producing at the levels it did in younger years. “Sculptra is really unique when it comes to restoring volume in the skin,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist Continue reading
Living with acne scarring can sometimes be embarrassing, and can prevent you from looking and feeling your best. In the past, very few effective treatments for acne scarring existed and most had significant recovery time. However, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a newly developed method used to treat acne scars and other skin issues. “PRP uses growth factors in your Continue reading
Here in the United States, nearly half of us have unwanted colored patches on our skin. Maybe it’s a birthmark, or maybe it’s the dreaded dark spots we start to notice as we get older. Today a laser, first made popular by its ability to remove tattoos, is treating other unwanted markings as well. PICO Genesis works on the surface Continue reading
Ultherapy is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure cleared by the FDA to lift and tighten skin and minimize lines and wrinkles of the brow, neck, chin, and chest. The procedure uses focused ultrasound energy, targeting multiple levels of tissue beneath the skin and promoting new collagen production. Lasers and fillers are not involved in the procedure. It is the only non-invasive Continue reading
Botulinum toxin (Botox) has a long and winding history. The “the little neurotoxin that could,” as USA Today once proclaimed it, wasn’t always sought after for a smooth and youthful appearance. Instead, its usefulness among physicians originated within ophthalmology, when Dr. Alan B. Scott discovered it to be a viable treatment option for patients with strabismus, or crossed eyes. Gradually, the scope of Continue reading
That double chin has been plaguing you for years, and after trying diet, exercise, and maybe even some gimmicks you’d rather not admit, it continues to linger. Fortunately, in early 2015, Kybella earned its FDA approval to address exactly this concern. Of course, you may have heard about the injectable treatment by now if you are one of the many Continue reading
