Skin Care & Anti-Aging
Longitudinal Study Reveals Aging of Plastic Surgeons (Not Their Patients)
Plastic surgeons turn a camera toward themselves to document signs of aging. At this year’s annual meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, a doctor named Val Lambros shared findings from a unique study of facial aging: one that evaluates photos of other plastic surgeons. In 2005, Dr. Lambros began taking photos of…
What Is a Photofacial?
When we think about a facial treatment, we usually conjure up images of abrasive resurfacing, chemical peels or facelifts. These are, of course, popular means of rejuvenating the facial skin, either by ablation methods, repositioning of the dermis or scrubbing away dead or damaged surface skin cells. A photofacial involves none of these techniques, however.…
Am I a Good Candidate for Non-Surgical Injectable Fillers?
Countless conditions can arise as the result of aging or exposure to the sun. Your face may lose volume, your skin may begin to sag, and your beauty may begin to wane. Many patients simply deal with these issues due to the challenge involved in treating them. The most common methods of treating these conditions…
Benefits of Medical-Grade Skin Care
Most individuals buy skin care products at a local pharmacy or drugstore. They will use some of the most popular brands on the market. They will buy products that claim to help improve oily skin, hydrate dry skin, get rid of acne, minimize fine lines and wrinkles and do a whole host of other things.…
Rejuvenate a Dull Complexion with a Chemical Peel
As we enter into our mature adult years, several factors begin to affect our facial appearance. Dull skin tone and uneven complexion are the result of pollutants, loss of collagen production, and gravity. Fortunately, there are cosmetic treatments available to combat these signs of aging. Chemical peels are one of the most effective means of…
Reverse Signs of Aging with a NanoLaserPeel™
Scientists say that only a fraction of what we communicate to others is communicated verbally. The vast majority of our communication is done through subtle visual cues that are transmitted almost subconsciously by our face. People make decisions about others not by what they say necessarily, but instead by how they look. So, the question…