The increase in popularity of Botox treatments for men has come to be known as “Brotox.” The term may make you smile but, then again, so will the results. Botox works to paralyze muscles where facial lines, wrinkles, and creases may appear. The area between the brow (the “angry 11’s”), forehead and around the eyes […]
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Is your skin stressed out?
Chronic, inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis, rosacea or acne, can cause a great deal of stress and have a negative effect on a person’s overall well-being. Conversely, stress can cause worsening of skin ailments. Research has proven the complex link between the skin and the psyche, including the role of stress. In addition to […]
Get Healthy Skin Without Breaking the Bank
Healthy skin doesn’t necessarily mean breaking the bank. Here are some practical tips for your skin care: • Cleanse, treat and prevent. Don’t let a 12-hour period go by without using some sort of treatment or product on your skin (sunscreen counts). • Use sunscreen 365 days a year. This helps prevent sun damage that […]
Skin Cancer Awareness
We often think of caring for our skin as summer approaches. Truth is, we should care for and protect our skin all year round as skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States but, also, the most preventable. Genetic predisposition such as fair hair, light eyes or family history of […]
Can Vitamin E help clear my acne?
Recent evidence suggests that free radicals and oxidative stress play a role in the initiation of acne. Some vitamins act as natural antioxidants, protecting the skin from oxidative stress. Interestingly, markers of oxidative damage are higher in blood samples taken from patients with acne, whereas antioxidants are lower. Not only are cellular antioxidants low in […]
Do I Need Botox, or filler, or both?
This is actually a common question that comes up during cosmetic consultations. Neurotoxins and fillers are both injected into the skin, but they do completely different things. Sometimes a patient only needs one or the other, but they commonly work very well together to achieve the desired effect. Botox is just one of the three […]
