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The Importance of Exfoliation

When you look at a baby, small child or pre-teen, there is an undeniable beauty to the smoothness and texture of their skin. Even after lightly pinching a chubby cheek, leg or arm, the skin magically bounces back into place with rubber band-like precision. Somewhere along the lines though, the […]

Are you one of the 85 percent who doesn’t know the sun is the number one cause of brown spots, aging and wrinkles? If so, you aren’t alone, and depending on when and where you came of age, your views on sunscreen and sun protection might be very different. Let’s […]

In February, FDA approval welcomed in the use of a new dermal filler designed for subtle lip enhancement and smoothing lines and wrinkles around the mouth: Restylane Silk. Part of the Restylane family of hyaluronic acid fillers, Restylane Silk is a lighter, smoother, softer filler perfect for creating volume and […]

Too many of us know the frustration of holding on to weight that’s resistant to diet and exercise. As a result, no amount of crunches, leg lifts, personal training, weights or cardio is able to burn away the stubborn areas of fat. Understandably the frustration concerning these resistant fat pockets […]

Acne is a common skin disorder affecting between 40-50 million people. While some individuals are lucky enough to outgrow this unfortunate skin condition, others continue to deal it into adulthood. For approximately 12 to 14 percent of the population, acne also creates psychological and social implications in the form […]

For a growing number of patients, injectable fillers are an excellent way to add volume to areas of the face, lips and hands. For others it’s a comfortable alternative to a facelift. In each case, the fast-acting dermal injectable is inserted into a muscle under a wrinkle or shallow […]

When it comes to making discoveries, some of the most relevant examples come from unexpected places. Throughout the medical community there are instances where a medication for a particular disease creates an unexpected, yet beneficial side effect. Botox is one example of this kind of crossover application. Many consumers know […]

If you’re a woman experiencing hair loss, you’re not alone. Hair loss is as common in women as it is in men, and it can be scary when you first notice it. Don’t panic: hair loss treatments DO exist for women. Let’s start by getting to the root of the […]

Any time of year is a good time to evaluate what you want out of your skin, but the New Year makes us think about new beginnings and old mistakes. The good news is, both women and men have an incredible procedure open to them if they want to ‘turn […]

Hair loss is something that affects the lives of millions of people. Typically an inherited issue, it affects one in four women during their lifetime. Men often see hair loss in premature balding and hair thinning that can start as early as their twenties. As we age, our hair becomes […]