Lines around and under the eyes are one of the first signs of aging. You can start addressing these early signs of aging even in your twenties and thirties with the right formulations and laser procedures…
Lines around and under the eyes are one of the first signs of aging. You can start addressing these early signs of aging even in your twenties and thirties with the right formulations and laser procedures…
The goal of cosmetic dermatology is to restore skin to a natural, more youthful appearance. In fact, one of the principles of the profession is that once an unusual or unnatural look is created – often in the over-pursuit of bothersome wrinkles identified by the patient – you’ve done more harm than good. The human […]
It is important to evaluate your skincare product and examine its ingredients. While color and fragrance are generally not recommended, active ingredients like Retinol are preferred for antiaging. The skincare market is filled with miracle creams that promise to eliminate…
It is important to evaluate your skincare product and examine its ingredients. While color and fragrance are generally not recommended, active ingredients like Retinol are preferred for antiaging. The skincare market is filled with miracle creams that promise to eliminate…
Winter is known for its harsh and drying effects on the skin. Irritated, flaky skin and chapped lips are all part of the routine winter skin phenomena that require more work to keep healthy. However, did you know that winter is also the best time to improve the appearance of your skin with a cosmetic […]
Have an unsightly acne pimple on your face? Resist the temptation to squeeze it and/or rub multiple over-the-counter products on it. The first step in that pimple was a plug in the hair follicle (called a comedone), and it happened days or weeks ago. What you see now is the result of inflammation from your […]
Both late-night infomercials and well-respected thought leaders in aesthetic dermatology frequently focus on topical formulations to promote beautiful skin. Some of these recommendations are based on hype and conjecture (the former) or peer-reviewed, meaningful science (the latter). Regardless, diet and overall wellbeing often go unmentioned in the conversation. When discussed, heavily promoted fad diets and […]
From both a medical and cosmetic standpoint, daily use of sunscreen is one of the most important steps in your skin care routine. Sunscreen contains physical and/or chemical ingredients that block the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun from damaging your delicate skin cells. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to both skin cancer […]
I always wonder why fancy hotel rooms have a backlit 10x or even 20x magnifying lens hanging from the bathroom wall. I tell my patients: if you have one of these in your home, throw it away. Commonly, people who own these devices (young women especially) cannot help but pick, tweeze, and poke at real […]