Acne is one of those issues that seems to stick around for way too long. Stubborn acne that lasts through your twenties and thirties can bring up all sorts of issues, but one of the biggest we’ve found is worries about being in a swimsuit. If you’re worried about wearing a swimsuit in front of… Read More »
Whether we’re outside working in the garden, hiking, or simply enjoying fine weather, we’re slowly accumulating more and more UV rays from the sun. Sunlight is good for us, but only to an extent. We need the sun to help give us Vitamin D, but too much sun can cause problems down the road. If… Read More »
Nobody has a pristine, mark-free complexion. Our skin carries all sorts of imperfections that remind us of where we’ve been, like scars. They spark stories like tattoos when people ask about them. Other marks come without a story, like birthmarks. Some birthmarks may affect your ability to eat, see, or interact with other people so… Read More »
You’ve just found something new on your skin. It’s not dirt, and it’s definitely not washing off. What do you do? So many of us head to the internet to see just what it is we’ve found on ourselves. Frantically searching descriptions might turn up some scary suggestions, but there’s always a more benign option… Read More »
You’d think that with all of the acne products out there, that acne would be a thing of the past. Then how come it seems as prevalent as ever? There’s not a day that goes by where we don’t hear of a new skincare line launching, read a blogger reveal her struggle with acne, or… Read More »
Using a global approach, we attempt to restore your youthful appearance without changing your natural look or facial expressions. We focus on ALL areas of the face, addressing the issues of volume loss, wrinkles, skin changes and facial contouring. Because our skin loses its elasticity as we mature, the appearance of unwanted lines and wrinkles… Read More »
The effective and safe use of the CO2 laser has been facilitated by advances in the Superpulsed and Ultrapulsed computerized laser systems… The clinical use has not only been benefited by these lasers but a better understanding of the laser – tissue interactions, refinements in techniques, and expansion of the list of clinical indications. The… Read More »
We are seeing increasing numbers of referred and non-referred patients requesting Botox therapy for painful lesions, scars, neuralgias, post-herpes zoster syndromes, and various headaches… Botox works by depleting substance “P” that is responsible for the pain. This is a dramatic wonderful option but it may become a bit of a challenge for our staff, clinic… Read More »
Sciton, Inc. (Palo Alto, Calif.) has perfected the MicroLaserPeel™ (MLP) procedure for light resurfacing. The PROFILE® MLP provides the missing link to achieving uniform color, texture and tone when treating aging skin, according to dermatologist B. Kent Remington, M.D. (Calgary, Alta., Canada). MLP uses 10 to 50 microns of ablation to treat fine lines and… Read More »
Combining procedures for further enhancement of patient’s results is an increasing trend in aesthetic medicine with the combination of a Sciton laser peel and other common aesthetic procedures at the forefront. The Contour is a dual-pulse mode erbium-YAG module for the high-performance Profile laser system from Sciton, Inc. (Palo Alto, Calif.)… “Heat is the enemy… Read More »
