Scarless Surgery: How close can we get?
All Articles,Cosmetic Surgery,Scar Improvement
A scar marks the final stage of a coordinated healing process after your skin suffers a wound. It’s an amazing, but imperfect operation that creates a replacement that never quite measures up in strength or color to its original counterpart. When your body recognizes injury, it initiates healing through a complex cascade of signals. Inflammation,…
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Just In: Here’s What Dermatologist Really Think About Polypeptides in Skincare
Byrdie, March 2018 “We’ll be the first to admit that there are enough enticing skincare technologies, ingredients, and product compilations to excite, overwhelm, and last even the most avid skincare junkie a lifetime. And since virtually every buzzword and ingredient makes lofty promises (many of which claim miracle—aka realistically impossible—results), it’s important to have information…
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Here’s Why I Finally Decided to Get Fillers at Age 37 (and Loved It!)
My Domaine, March 2018 “While I have never shied away from testing new facial lotions, chemical peels, or lasers (I’ve even used my own blood as a serum), having injections or undergoing cosmetic surgery has always made me feel nervous. (Of course, we support freedom of choice and wholeheartedly believe everyone has the right to…
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14 Beauty Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
14 Beauty Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy Byrdie, March 2018 “We’re beginning to enter a world where ruling out toxic ingredients in our beauty regimens is becoming more mainstream. The education is right at our fingertips, and the sheer scope of natural and organic products is bursting at the seams. Admittedly, though, I myself pay…
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A New Alternative to IPL for Pigmentation Problems
All Articles,Cosmetic Dermatology
The PiQ04 Pigmentation Laser The PiQ04 Pigmentation Laser is revolutionary. It’s the first 4-wavelength picosecond and Q-switch laser that uses laser energy to treat a wide range of pigmentation disorders with minimal downtime and without scarring. It is the most powerful solution available for efficiently removing unwanted brown spots and patches. Moy, Fincher, Chipps Facial…
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Are you using this potent skin Vitamin?
You’ve heard it before—Vitamin C is key for skin health. Indeed, a wealth of scientific research has supported this vitamin’s role in optimizing skin function, and almost every cosmeceutical company offers a litany of Vitamin C products. But, what does it actually do, and are all vitamin C creams created equal? Skin Care benefits of…
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Gluten-free skin products: Are they worth it?
You’ve seen your favorite brands roll out entire lines of gluten free (GF) products, and maybe you’ve even followed, liked, and shared posts on “who makes the best GF blush.” Once devoted to the back corner of health food stores only, gluten-free foods, products, and “lifestyles” have gained tremendous momentum. By why? Does going GF…
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3 Dermatologist-Approved Vitamin C Creams for “Brighter Firmer Skin”
My Domaine, February 2018 “Aside from taking age-defying supplements and eating our way to glowing skin, we’ll admit that we’re also intrigued by the benefits of using topical vitamin C products for attaining Liv Tyler–level luminous skin. In the pursuit of a more radiant complexion, we set out to discover whether or not we should…
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Minimally Invasive Neck Lift Q&A with Dr. Ronald Moy
A less invasive neck lift is an outstanding procedure for neck rejuvenation that is achieved with fewer incisions, less pain and minimal downtime. The aging neck is defined by pigmentation changes, loose skin, lax muscles, horizontal wrinkles, loss of jaw contour, accumulation of submental (under the chin) fat, and prominence of neck bands. A sagging…
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Skin Care 101: Lasers
Caviar & Cashmere, February 2018 “I have been going to the dermatologist since I can remember. My grandmother and mother always stressed the importance of taking care of your skin, and began taking both myself and my sister to the dermatologist from a young age to get our yearly skin check-ups. I tend to listen…
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