Many people suffer from the unsightly look of chin fullness, and this is one of the most difficult areas on the body to reduce the appearance of fat. A “double chin” can’t be targeted with sit-ups, and cardio exercise will burn fat in other areas of the body before it ever touches the chin area. Kybella is the first and…
Although skin is our body’s largest organ, it can be quite troublesome sometimes, especially the skin on the face. Oily skin is perhaps one of the most difficult and most common facial skin challenges because pores that produce too much oil can often cause unsightly acne, even in adults. At-home treatments for oily skin often use harsh chemicals that can…
Belly fat, especially in certain areas of the abdomen, is particularly difficult to lose – even with good nutrition and exercise. While numerous supplements and fad diets claim to burn belly fat, few truly produce excellent results and in fact may have more risks than benefits. SculpSure is new, non-invasive, FDA-approved laser technology that destroys fat cells in treated areas…
Just approved by the F.D.A. in the summer of 2015, Kybella is an exciting new injectable that treats what is commonly referred to as a “double chin,” or submental fat. This area is notoriously difficult to treat with diet and exercise alone. Before the advent of the Kybella treatment, cosmetic physicians often employed laser therapies or surgeries such as liposuction…
The HydraFacial MD® is a revolutionary med spa skin treatment that offers immediate, visible results with no discomfort or downtime. Considered the most effective facial you can get, the HydraFacial treatment sloughs off dull, dry skin, clarifies with a glycolic agent, painlessly extracts blackheads and congested pores, and delivers vital nutrients deep within the skin. It takes only 30 minutes…
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…
In our practice, one of the most frequent inquiries we receive is from clients who are desperate to diminish their acne scars. Some of our clients have had these scars from adolescence, and once we’ve treated and restored their skin, they feel a tremendous sense of relief and boost in their self-confidence. They not only look better, but it’s obvious…
Skin micro-needling utilizes what dermatologists and cosmetic physicians have known for decades – that the body responds to a skin wound by creating newer, fresher, plumper skin in its place. Micro-needling devices, such as the DermaPen, create tiny pin hole-sized punctures in the skin to stimulate the body’s wound response: the creation of new collagen and elastin fibers. The skin…
Every day, thousands of dermal filler treatments are being performed with little to no adverse outcome and amazing results and benefits.
Since its discovery over 30 years ago, the drug onabotulinum toxin A, more commonly known by the brand name Botox, has been used to therapeutically treat over 20 known medical conditions, including muscle spasms, chronic migraines, crossed eyes, urinary incontinence and more. In fact, its properties as a wrinkle-relaxer were only noticed later, merely as a positive side effect of…