Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects more than 7 million people from the United States. August has been declared the National Psoriasis Month in an attempt to raise awareness about this disease and to educate Americans on how to cope with this illness more effectively. What is Psoriasis? According to the Mayo Clinic, psoriasis …
Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the U.S., but there are still common misconceptions and confusion around how Botox really works. We’re here to help clear things up and answer your questions. I talked to our Patient Care Coordinator, Mai Nguyen, to learn more about Botox and common questions she hears …
Having great skin is not just about having good genetics –how you treat your skin on a daily basis has a huge impact on what you see in the mirror! Caring for your skin is personal and everyone’s skin should be treated differently. Of course, with so many products to choose from, it’s difficult to …
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With so many injectables to choose from, Sculptra stands out. What is Collagen? Collagen is a term we have all heard or know about. You probably have some sort of collagen boosting cream or supplement at home right now! To understand collagen from a medical perspective, it is an insoluble protein that makes up our …
A breakthrough in medicine — Eskata is the new FDA approved treatment for raised seborrheic keratoses that uses a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide. What are Seborrheic Keratoses? Seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are raised growths that are non-cancerous. They look like irregular, waxy moles or warts. Some common names for them are wisdom spots or barnacles. …
With any non-surgical cosmetic procedure, rumors can start to circulate the internet. Hopefully, this post will help clear up any myths associated with Ultherapy. I sat down with our very own nurse and National Ultherapy trainer for Merz, Virginia Marx, R.N. to discuss the truths and myths about Ultherapy. To start off, here are some facts …
We may not always see it, but the next time you plan to wear a backless dress or go swimming, you may start to worry about noticeable “bacne”. Yes, back acne. Some of us have dealt with getting our facial acne under control. But having it on our back is a whole other problem. Our …
Itchy, dry, flaky skin… Sound familiar? Cold weather irritations can pose a problem at this time of year and sometimes a simple moisturizer isn’t enough. But fear not—there are a few things you can do if these pesky skin conditions are bothering you. Hot Showers Do you often take hot showers? Most us can …
Whether you call them smile lines, laugh lines, nasolabial folds, marionette lines or facial parentheses—we can all agree that the more we age, the deeper the lines that run from our nose to mouth become. That’s why we were so excited to offer our patients the newest generation hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler FDA approved for …
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Ultherapy—the non-invasive treatment that uses ultrasound technology to lift and tighten sagging skin—has become increasingly appealing over the years because it yields natural looking results and offers minimal downtime. For patients who are afraid of going under the knife for a face-lift, Ultherapy is an excellent alternative. Until recently, the Ultherapy technology has been too …
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