The sun is our prime culprit when exploring the causes of skin discoloration. Exposure to the sun or UV light can increase skin color, or pigmentation. Hyperpigmentation problems occur when the body makes too much melanin, resulting in the brown pigment known as freckles, sunspots and melasma. It is triggered by an enzyme called tyrosinase, which creates the color of…
Types of Laser Skin Resurfacing The procedure called laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, entails the removal of the top layers of the skin via focused laser light energy. An acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, all lasers work by directing a powerful beam of bright light that moves in one direction over the treatment…
Did you know The Elizabeth Roche MD MedSpa offers a wide array of corrective and skin-enhancing medical facial treatments that are effective and long-lasting, without requiring surgery? Prescription skin care is perhaps the best introduction to those new to clinical aesthetics. Brands such as OBAGI or SkinMedica, sold only through the offices of cosmetic physicians, visibly reduce wrinkles, brighten skin,…
Anti-Aging Skin Treatments While many products and services sold at day spas can help temporarily improve the appearance of skin tone and texture, only the treatments provided by medical aestheticians and cosmetic physicians can truly turn back the hands of time. Dermaplaning is a non-invasive technique perfect for those new to cosmetic medicine who are looking for instant results with…
There are some things that just need to be removed before the big wedding day. It’s not what you may be thinking! I am talking about brown spots and wrinkles on one’s face. Sorry guys, you thought it was something juicy. But I know I still have the majority of my readers because you are saying to yourselves, “Yeah, what…
So much attention is paid to the effects of solar rays and the environment on skin and negating those effects that it’s easy to forget that we can nurture healthy, beautiful skin from within. We can’t control the outside factors that cause premature aging – other than by wearing sunscreen daily – but there is still plenty we can do…
“I’m headed to the spa!” is something you may hear semi-regularly from friends, family, or colleagues. While most of us are quite busy these days, we’re also learning to take better care of ourselves and to accept a little pampering now and then. Not all spas are the same, however, so if you’re considering joining your loved one or associate…
The toll gravity takes on skin is as inevitable as aging itself, but like aging the effects of gravity are not something you have to take in stride. When the face you see staring back at you in the mirror looks tired even when you’ve been getting plenty of sleep, it’s time to consider whether part of your plan of…
Tank top and sandal weather is almost upon us – are you ready? As the weather heats up, we not only bare more skin, but also spend more time socializing. With a little pre-planning, you can look your absolute best this summer even if you’ve been a little lax about taking care of your skin this winter. Who among us…