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When a new mark appears on your skin, it can sometimes be difficult to tell whether it’s a sunspot, freckle, birthmark—or something more serious, such as skin cancer. If you’re worried about a spot on your skin, the best thing to do is have it checked out by a board-certified dermatologist. There are certain characteristics …

Continue reading “What Can You Do to Reduce Solar Lentigines?”

Is your skin looking blotchy and uneven after spending too much time outside this summer? Unprotected exposure to sunlight accelerates premature aging by weakening fibers in the skin and causing excess pigment production. As collagen and elastin are two of the main building blocks of healthy, supple skin, it follows that if we can use …

Continue reading “3 Aftercare Tips for Laser Skin Resurfacing”

As we all know, sun protection is one of the best ways of preventing the formation of wrinkles and blotchy pigmentation. Thanks to the popularity of BOTOX®, many people are also now aware of their need to be conscious about extreme facial expressions that might cause the development of dynamic wrinkles. Another factor to add …

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Fillers are injectable gels that replace collagen and other elements that have been lost from our skin to add fullness to thin lips, fill in depressions, sculpt cheekbones, soften wrinkles, and reduce the depth of scars. While the various filler options can all add volume and lift to your skin in a natural-looking way, not …

Continue reading “What Are the Benefits of Biostimulating Injectables?”

BOTOX® is one of the most widely used cosmetic treatments worldwide, and the wrinkle-reducing injectable has many benefits to offer—such as being a quick, straightforward treatment with no recovery time to speak of. One factor that many patients may not consider, however, is that it doesn’t always work ideally for everyone. Of course, the vast …

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When you’re having fun spending time outdoors or at the pool, the last thing you want to be worrying about is skin breakouts. Extreme temperatures and humidity, however, are harsh on our skin, especially if it’s sensitive. Inflamed skin can be a total bummer for anyone, especially if dealing with it is cutting into your …

Continue reading “How to Avoid 4 Common Skin Dilemmas”

When your skin soaks up too much ultraviolet radiation, whether from exposure to the sun or tanning beds, an inflammatory reaction can occur due to cellular damage that causes the skin to become red, swollen, and sore as the body attempts to heal the damage. While people with a fair complexion and light hair are …

Continue reading “Which Products Make You More Prone to Sunburn?”

Anyone can have the look of a slight double chin, whether because they’re genetically predisposed to develop bulk there, they gain weight due to lifestyle or medical conditions, loose skin around the neck due to the aging process, poor posture, underdeveloped bone structure, or some combination of the above. When someone with a thin frame …

Continue reading “How Long Will It Take to See the Final Results from Kybella®?”

Many people wish they could be taller or have longer, leaner legs. Slim legs not only make your overall body appear thinner, but also look amazing in skinny jeans, skirts, dresses, and shorts. Sadly, your height is mostly determined by genetics, and you’re unlikely to grow any taller once you reach adulthood, so we can’t …

Continue reading “5 Tricks to Make Your Legs Look Thinner and Longer”

It’s always a good idea to regularly check your skin and take note of any physical changes, as this is the best way of spotting signs of serious conditions—like skin cancer—that can initially show up as strange-looking spots. However, there are other marks that may also appear on your skin that are actually harmless, aren’t …

Continue reading “What Are Milia on the Skin?”