You’ve booked your flights, planned an itinerary, and you’re ready to start packing your suitcase for your next adventure. It’s time to travel! Whether you’re flying abroad for work, driving somewhere warm to escape the winter, or heading a few states away to visit friends or family, any trip involves packing the essentials. If you’re [...]
Giving advice to your friends and family can help them out of sticky situations, but are you sure the advice you’re giving is accurate? Thanks to the internet, word-of-mouth, and old wives’ tales, misinformation can spread like wildfire, especially when it comes to skin-related topics. While there’s plenty of accurate information about skin care and [...]
Nearly 85% of all Americans have suffered from acne at some point in their lives, with some not even experiencing it until their adulthood. Because Americans spend almost $400 million dollars a year on over-the counter acne treatments, this is obviously not a problem that presents an easy solution. Here are some of the best [...]
If you’re considering a tattoo removal, consult with your dermatologist even if you don’t plan to start right away. Many factors affect who is a good candidate for which treatment and also affect the timing of treatments. Factors such as natural skin color, recent sun exposure, size and color of the tattoo, and smoking history, [...]
Originally, IPL therapy was approved for hair removal by the FDA in 1995, but since then, it has come to be used as a treatment for a variety of dermatologic issues as a "photofacial" or in more targeted ways. IPL's non-ablative technology allows noticeable results without major healing time. The results depend on the provider, [...]
Chemical peels are a great way to rejuvenate your skin during the dry, winter months. If you’re unfamiliar with facial peels, the concept might be quite daunting, but the effects of chemical peels can be great, ranging from treatment of mild skin discoloration to reduction of wrinkles. Peels can range from superficial to deep penetration, and [...]
Hyaluronic acid fillers are a great option for those looking to replace lost volume by plumping your wrinkles, folds, and sagging skin. The process is minimally invasive, and results are instant, lasting anywhere from six to eighteen months. Risks are low, but can include very rare instances of allergic reaction, and possible injection site problems [...]
Spider veins are very common and affect 50 to 55% of women and 40 to 45% of men. In fact, varicose veins affect more than 50% of men and women over the age of 50. But they can show up in women as early as their teen years. While they’re generally painless and harmless, they [...]
Here are some practical tips for maintaining healthy skin that won’t break the bank. Keep It Clean Don’t let a 12-hour period go by without washing your skin with a cleanser. Skipping out on cleansing your skin can result in acne which will be even more expensive to take care of. Prevention is the best [...]
Botox® is one of the most well-known and sought-after cosmetic procedures in the United States. According to the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, in 2013, ASDS dermatologists performed nearly 1.8 million neuromodulator injection procedures, up from 1.5 million in 2012. But despite its popularity, many questions still exist regarding this injectable treatment. Here’s what you [...]
