Everyone is looking for a simple solution for skincare that offers exceptional results. “We have high expectations of cleansers, creams, and serums, only to use them to see they do not work on our aging skin,” sympathizes Stacey Martin, a licensed medical aesthetician and certified laser technician at Sanova Dermatology – Pflugerville in Austin, Texas. One hot skincare line on 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
Having beautiful and glowing skin can be achieved with retinol and retinoids, but are these products suitable for everyone? What exactly is retinol and how does it work? These are all important questions! Retinol – The Basics “Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and has been used to treat acne, but it has been recently shown also to help Continue reading
Summer is here! And while protecting yourself from sun damage is really a year-round concern, it is most important in this season of swimming, hiking, and outdoor sports, when ultraviolet light is at its peak. Ultraviolet radiation Damage to your skin comes from ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Whether you’re outside in the sun, skiing on a snowy hill, walking on a Continue reading
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
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
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
Common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis affect patients of all ethnicities. But patients with skin of color are more likely to have complications such as loss of pigmentation, dark spots and even scarring. For these patients, it’s important to see a dermatologist who has expertise in treating ethnic skin and can address the unique challenges of treating Continue reading
