While facial peels and lasers have gained momentum and offer incredible results, it is important to maintain a top-notch skincare regimen that prepares your skin for such treatments. Facial peels and lasers assist in efficiently exfoliating the surface to improve the look and feel of skin while also treating wrinkles, preventing acne, and improving the appearance of scars, age spots, 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 Continue reading
When the option is available for a concealer to be more than just a cover-up, who would not want to use that product? Revision Skin Care’s Teamine Concealer® is that product. Teamine Concealer® is clinically proven to make the skin around the eye more youthful by reducing the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, and wrinkles. It does all this while covering Continue reading
A lot of us have dealt with acne in our youth and depending on the severity of it, we are now left with scars that come in all different forms. “We at Sanova care for your well-being and want to share seven different options for treating specific types of scars,” states Kaitlin Scharmann, aesthetician at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Continue reading
Restylane Kysse is a new filler option for lip injections, which can be used to smooth wrinkles, give definition, and increase volume. The FDA recently gave Restylane Kysse approval and it looks like it’s going to be a real game-changer for people who really want to make their lips look younger. “The idea was to have a filler that delivers structure Continue reading
Are you noticing more and more dark spots on your face lately? Or perhaps the opposite–lighter patches of skin? Changes in your pigmentation, or the coloring of your skin, can appear as both lighter or darker areas. “Changes in the color of the skin are a common concern and can affect people of all ages,” says Dr. Melanie Pickett, a Continue reading
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, affects an estimated 2-3% of the American population. Hyperhidrosis can be a symptom of other diseases, but most cases occur in perfectly healthy individuals. Some common causes of hyperhidrosis are body temperature and emotions, but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis sweat no matter the weather or their mood. If excessive sweating is disrupting any facets of Continue reading
With thousands of new rejuvenating and healing procedures available on the market today, it’s a bit tough to make a choice. Let’s take a quick look at the ResurFX technology created by Lumenis – one of the world leaders in medical laser technologies. What is ResurFx? “ResurFX uses non-ablative, fractional laser technology to improve the appearance of your skin without Continue reading
According to The American Academy of Dermatology, Actinic Keratoses are precancerous, scaly-looking lesions found on the face, neck, ears, nose or any skin area that have undergone prolonged exposure to the sun. There are many treatment options for these: liquid nitrogen, light therapy, and multiple prescription creams. A recent study has revealed a new way of using a combined therapy of Continue reading
Has your medical provider recommended Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) as a treatment option for your skin cancer? Below are 5 Things to Know about MMS before your procedure. 1. Why is Mohs Micrographic Surgery performed? Though your skin cancer may look like a bump or mole on the surface, skin cancers often have irregular borders and “roots” that extend into Continue reading
