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There are so many ways in which we can rejuvenate the skin that we can overlook the fundamentals. These basics of healthy, glowing skin are particularly relevant during this time of year when the temperature drops and takes humidity right along with it. You may know that your skin gets rough and takes on the …
We are at the time of year when the rubber meets the road; when beauty treatments need to count because your face and body will be in front of family, friends, and cameras. Really, the heart of beauty treatments lies in our ability to make you feel amazing. Even when time is of the essence, …
Beauty is not a term that is reserved for women. So much of what exists in nature can be described as beautiful; why should we exclude masculine characteristics? According to statistics, many more men are taking ques from their female friends and loved ones and attending to their own cosmetic concerns. According to the American …
Regardless of where it accumulates on the body, excess fatty tissue can be incredibly frustrating. The stubborn nature of subcutaneous fat beneath the chin – aka the double chin – can be some of the most difficult to get rid of. At least we can reduce our calories and increase our physical activity if we …
Thanksgiving is Coming! Eat Turkey, Don’t Look Like One! Read More »
Eating like a saint and working out like a sports-star may have gotten you far, but not to the finish line. If your body is holding on to more fat cells than you’d like, it is perfectly reasonable to feel frustrated. It is also perfectly acceptable to explore options for removing that stubborn fat for …
Lip augmentation is a common request among adults of all ages. We aren’t all born with fullness and definition, and most of us don’t keep what we do have for life. Over time, the shape and texture of the mouth changes, and wrinkles often form around the perimeter of the lips. The development of dermal …
Should You Consider Fat Injections for Fuller Lips? Read More »
At some point, many of us can no longer resist the urge to pull back on our facial tissue to get a glimpse of what we used to look like. If you’ve found yourself lifting up on one or both of your eyebrows or on the sides of your face to make your jowls disappear …
With a Little Help, You Can Age as Gracefully as You Want Read More »
With an array of “age-defying” skin care products to choose from, Retin-A has emerged as the gold standard for skin improvement. Approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in the 1970’s, Retin-A has proven to be something of a miracle treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage—no matter what your age. Dr. Brandy believes that …
Your skin is your largest organ. At The Skin Center, we strive to help you develop a healthy relationship with your skin. Our goal is not only to treat skin problems, such as hyperpigmentation, but to help you prevent them. And since knowledge is power, it helps to understand some skin basics. The undisputed #1 cause of premature aging is …
SUN DAMAGE RECOVERY: PART 2 Understanding Hyperpigmentation Read More »
Real treatment for sun damage? Sign me up! Faced with the good fortune of choosing between the top two technologies available for the treatment of hyperpigmentation—Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Fraxel Laser Resurfacing—I had a tough decision to make. Or did I? After some serious discussion with the experts at The Skin Center about the benefits of each …
SUN DAMAGE RECOVERY – PART 3: Treatment with Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Read More »
