AWT stands for Acoustic Wave Therapy. This science has been used for years to treat a variety of issues including cellulite. Cellulite is an alteration of the skin surface that is poorly understood but is known to be related to multiple factors including vascular changes, estrogen effects, and the alteration of normal fibrous tissue septae […]
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Dermal Fillers are used for adding or replacing volume to the facial structures. Some of the more well-known fillers are Juvederm, Restalyne, and Radiesse. Over the past 10 years there has been technological advances in fillers leading to more areas we can treat, longer lasting results, and a more natural appearance. Despite abundant marketing, the
For many, home skin care does not control problem acne. If this is the case, Chemical Peels: Peels are helpful for most types of acne. They exfoliate and stimulate the skin. There is down time of peeling. Mild peels- 1-3 days of dry skin. Aggressive peels- 7-10 days of peeling. Oral medications: Antibiotics: I feel
Everyone can relate to the horror of waking up the day before an important event and seeing a new pimple. For some, this is a rare occurrence and for others the outbreaks are severe and constant. The emotional liability is tremendous and deserves dedicated treatment. Acne is frequently considered an adolescent problem, but it is
Research shows many people are troubled by under chin fat. Reducing this fat makes women appear thinner and gives men a stronger more masculine jawline. Kybella was developed for this purpose. Kybella is a non-surgical treatment for submental (under the chin) fat. Kybella treatment is the results of nine years of study on over three
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Accutane For patients with severe acne that is not controlled with traditional approaches, I am a big fan of “low dose” or “baby dose” Accutane. The reduced dose protocol has been shown to be effective and much safer than traditional dosing. Accutane is an oral form of vitamin A. It is taken once daily and
The appearance of a person’s hands can really betray their age. We sometimes focus so much on taking care of our face and neck that it is easy to forget about the sunspots and aging on our hands. That forgetfulness is unfortunate because there is a lot we can do to make our hands more
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The erbium laser is my favorite tool for resurfacing the skin. I recommend it any time the patient’s goal is a smoother skin texture. The erbium’s wavelength is absorbed so well by the water in the skin that there is instantaneous vaporization of old skin without depositing as much heat as other lasers. The result
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Skin resurfacing is a term we use when discussing a process used to improve the texture of the skin by removing the outer layers of skin. Various technologies have been used for this including microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and laser. For mild texture changes, microdermabrasion may be sufficient, but for serious lines, especially around the mouth,
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The term “Lunchtime Procedure” is commonly used today to describe a treatment that can be done quickly and without “downtime”. I think this term can sometimes be over-used by marketing. This is primarily due to the attractive thought of a walk-in, walk-out procedure done on your lunch break that does not require interruption of our
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