Microdermabrasion treatments are a minimally invasive way to gently scrub your skin to remove the uneven, thicker outer layer. It is mainly used to treat light scars, discoloration, stretch marks and sun damaged skin. It can also improve the appearance of blackheads and age spots. Sometimes called an instant facelift, it is a good alternative […]
Stimulate Natural Collagen Production with IPL Skin Rejuvenation
There are commonly two reasons that women and men have skin problems. One reason is aging. As we age, we develop wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and the like. The second reason is the environment. Factors like the sun and wind can cause freckles, sun spots and even cause wrinkles and fine lines to get […]
Laser Hair Removal for Gray or Blonde Hair
Laser hair removal has solved the problem of unwanted hair for countless individuals, granting them smooth legs, hairless arms, and, above all else, a body they can truly be content with having. The problem is that laser hair removal still carries a certain number of limitations due to the ways it works. Laser treatments tend […]
Botox vs. Dermal Fillers for Reducing Visible Signs of Aging
As you age, the elastin and collagen in your skin declines. This happens because your skin cells begin to lose their ability to produce the natural components that make you look youthful. Over time, your skin becomes thinner, dryer and less capable of repairing itself. BOTOX® and dermal fillers are both used to reduce visible […]
Yoga and Your Skin
Yoga by definition is a generic term for the physical, mental, and spiritual disciplines which originated in ancient India. The goal of yoga is to allow us to achieve a state of permanent peace. While a great practice for the mind, body, and spirit, yoga also benefits overall skin health in a number of ways. […]
Revisiting Retinoids – Skincare’s #1 Ingredient
It seems we are constantly bombarded with new ‘miracle’ skin care products that promise to erase the signs of aging and restore youthful skin. However, more often than not we end up with a clutter of partially-used products instead of the skin we were promised. Is there anything that truly delivers? The answer is a […]
Treatment for Scars
Any time the skin experiences trauma (i.e. injury, burns, disease, surgery, acne), it is possible that a scar may occur. Scarring is actually part of the natural healing process resulting in the abnormal formation of collagen. Many scars fade with time, but others remain as a reminder of a painful experience. Scars may also be […]
Step by Step Skin Care: Get the Most Out Of Your Products!
One question we are commonly asked is how and when to use skin care products properly and effectively. With an ever-increasing number of products available, it can be difficult to choose what to use, and in what order. By determining your skin type (normal, dry, oily, acneic, sensitive) you can choose appropriate products that will […]
Sunscreen 101
We’ve all heard about the importance of wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen each and every day. Not only does it help prevent skin cancer, it also prevents most of the visible signs of skin aging including wrinkles, brown spots, uneven pigmentation, and sagging skin. Surprisingly, only 30% of us are applying sunscreen with an SPF15 or […]
Creating Beautiful Contours: The Use of Botox Cosmetic to Define the Lower Face
Botox Cosmetic is commonly used to relax the muscles that cause wrinkles in the frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. It is also used therapeutically to relieve migraines, control excessive sweating, and reduce the pain of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) caused by constant grinding of the teeth. Since Botox treatment for the TMJ causes […]
