Short answer: Smooth, refined skin comes from two things working together: Consistent at-home care that keeps the surface even and hydrated. Targeted treatments that renew collagen and improve texture below the surface. Why skin feels rough or looks uneven Texture
Facial Laser treatments are designed to induce the body’s natural healing processes, stimulating collagen production to remodel surface skin and strengthen its underlying structure. With highly developed safety protocols and proven long-lasting results, lasers offer a myriad of benefits for
As if acne wasn’t bad enough to suffer through, many of us are left with unsightly scars once the condition finally clears. Acne scarring can be nearly as troublesome as the actual breakouts were, affecting your self-confidence and your self-esteem.
We like it. We like the feel when we wash our face. We like the feel when someone else touches our face. We like how it looks. With it, we look healthier, more vibrant and more energetic. Yet it can
Skin sagging is one of the common signs of the passage of time on your face. Loose skin creates a worn look and encourages the formation of deep facial creases. Why does skin sag as we get older? Environmental factors,
I have been told if you want to know how old someone is, just look at their hands. With the advances in technologies, we have a number of tricks and tools—mainly lasers and fillers—that allow us to fight the effects
Sometimes a skin consultation can be an overwhelming process, especially if it’s your first exposure to current medical skin care. There are so many options and choices available. What do I do first? Can the treatments be done at the
It is a truism of life that if things are not maintained, they break down. If you own a house or a car, or are in a successful relationship, you know this is true. Our skin is no different. Without
One of the biggest areas of concern when clients come in for a consultation is the eye area. There are a couple of reasons for this. First of all, we all find big, beautiful eyes appealing. Recently, I was looking
The aging face has three basic changes; volume loss, collagen loss and color changes. A lot has been made of the use of fillers such as Juvederm, or fat to replace age-related volume loss. We have previously written about using
The Fraxel laser revolutionized the laser skin care industry when it was introduced in 2003. Prior to that the CO2 and erbium lasers were the key lasers for skin rejuvenation and collagen stimulation. Unfortunately, these lasers had significant complications rates,
Recently we have had two clients come back into our office that were past Fraxel clients. For various reasons, life had kept them away for a couple of years and now they were returning for other services. What was very
