With summertime comes outdoor fun, and that means being out in the sun. Hopefully, you experienced the glory of the sun’s rays with sunscreen, sunglasses, and a chic wide-brimmed hat, but did you know that even these precautions don’t mean you’re 100% protected from sun damage? In addition to the sun damage of summers gone by, even the miniscule damage…
Women and men alike often assume they will leave the embarrassment and irritation of acne behind when they say goodbye to the tumultuous teen years, only to find out that acne has followed them into their twenties, thirties, and beyond. It’s an unpleasant reality, but one faced by many: adult acne afflicts roughly 30-50% of women and 20-25% of men…
Because Dr. Elizabeth Roche believes that innovation and beauty go hand in hand, the Elizabeth Roche MedSpa philosophy has always included a commitment to ongoing education. As aesthetic tools and technology evolve, so does Elizabeth Roche MedSpa. With that in mind, Dr. Roche, representing Elizabeth Roche MedSpa, recently attended the 2011 Aesthetic Show™ in Las Vegas, a multidisciplinary conference that…
Did you know that May is Melanoma Awareness Month? Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, and rates of melanoma diagnosis are rising each year. It’s not a pretty fact, but it’s an important one to take to heart – especially now that summer is just around the corner. May is the perfect month to reassess…
If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the lashes are the drapes that give those windows their allure. Thicker, fuller eyelashes are desirable precisely because they provide such a dramatic and dynamic frame for the eyes. And that’s where Latisse eyelash enhancement comes in. Whether your favorite look is one of doe-eyed unassuming beauty (think Audrey Hepburn…
Profile Nd Erbium YAG CO2 Laser by Sciton Skin changes over time, due to the natural aging process and environmental contributors such as the sun, resulting in skin losing its youthful appearance, developing brown spots, wrinkles, and laxity. Rejuvenating your skin with Fractional CO2, is fast becoming the gold standard in laser facial rejuvenation. Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing reduces…
While we tend to concentrate on keeping our face looking youthful, we sometimes neglect our neck until one day we suddenly notice loose skin, wrinkles and changes in the skin tone and texture. The neck is as aesthetically important to keep rejuvenated, as is our face in concealing one’s age. The neck is subject to many degenerative changes such as loss…
A guide to beauty published in 1924 declared that the “falling contour of the chin is one of the first evidences of age, but it can be prevented with faithful care,” and it’s absolutely true. The neck, of course, doesn’t age any faster than the face, but it is a neglected part of many women’s beauty routines and consequently shows…
For a long time, BOTOX was the non-surgical treatment of choice for deep frown lines and wrinkles. Then along came Dysport. FDA-approved and tested in multiple clinical studies, Dysport uses the same botulinim toxin (type A) as BOTOX to relax the facial muscles. With just one simple injection, patients are on their way to improved skin. But which treatment is…
For women, facial hair is the problem we don’t want to talk about. Many New Jersey women suffer from unwanted facial hair, but are confused by conflicting information about treatments. Here’s a breakdown of the options you may want to consider. Temporary Options for Facial Hair Removal Temporary options for facial hair removal are many and varied. They include: Shaving…