Your skin is a seamless, critical organ. You can think of it as a silk cloth protecting valuable possessions, where a small tear or blemish can make a big difference in its appearance. It’s the same with your skin. Any injury, burn, abrasion, or incision can cause an unsightly scar.  When this blemish is in… Read More »

Once you decide to introduce a skin treatment like a chemical peel or laser skin resurfacing to your skincare routine, the time to schedule is a major consideration.  The winter months are the best time to have these treatments to improve skin tone and texture. During the warmer months, we tend to spend more time… Read More »

Now that the holidays are behind us, we find ourselves in the dead of winter, with cold, dry air assaulting our skin. Many feel that the summer climate affects our skin more negatively, but that’s not the case. Although UV rays from the summer sun can damage youthful, radiant skin, the winter dryness, and prevalent… Read More »

With the New Year’s celebrations over, the next event to prepare for is embellished in romance. Although your special valentine may lavish you with a splendid dinner or a glorious piece of jewelry, you may feel your lips are not ready for this day.  Vertical lines, especially on the upper lip, are one of the… Read More »

For rosacea patients, flare-ups can a familiar yet frequent annoyance, undermining not only a person’s self-confidence but also causing significant discomfort. Luckily, modern dermatology has made managing the condition easier than ever. Consider adding these at-home and professional options to your ongoing treatment plan and tame your rosacea! Healing at Home from Rosacea The first… Read More »

A glance in the mirror each morning often reveals the truth about aging. Perhaps you are noticing a few more fine lines or wrinkles and are considering cosmetic help. Advancements in aesthetic medicine have made it easy to find the best procedure to resolve your concerns. If you are unhappy with emerging wrinkles and fine… Read More »

If you haven’t started already, the time for Christmas shopping is here. It’s tough for some of us to buy a gift for that special somebody, such as your partner. Perhaps they’ve hinted at a special bracelet or pair of earrings, or maybe it’s the simple things, like a soft, comfortable robe. Or maybe, just… Read More »

What goes around comes around—at least, that’s what happened to a certain 40-something New Yorker who noticed his wife had something of a “resting bitch face.” You know the look. It’s when a woman is without emotion, yet looks as if she’s about to bite your head off (think Scarlett O’Hara). After his wife resorted… Read More »

Facial beauty is often diminished when the face is poorly framed. This issue is most glaring with the presence of a double chin. Excess fat in the neck area has caused men and women to look for solutions to change the frame of their faces.  While weight loss can help in some situations, excess fat… Read More »

You’re standing in the mirror and suddenly you realize, you’ve got a little less hair up there. Genetic hair loss is all too familiar—affecting approximately 80 million individuals in America alone. Although it’s a widespread concern for both men and women, there are aesthetic procedures to alter its effects.  Cosmetic medicine has some moderately effective… Read More »