Sleep and Your Skin
The importance of getting your “beauty sleep” isn’t just a myth. A good night’s sleep is essential for an optimal complexion. During the day, your skin is constantly battling damaging free radicals caused by sun exposure and air pollution both inside and outside. At night, your skin cells go to work to repair the damage…
Read MoreHow Stress Affects Your Skin
When we think of the physical effects of stress, we often complain of tension headaches or stomach upset. But did you know that even moderate stress can negatively affect your skin? Even though we look at our face several times a day (at least!), we don’t often associate stress levels with our appearance, but in…
Read MoreWhat is Coolsculpting?
CoolSculpting® is a non-invasive body contouring procedure that uses a controlled cooling device to freeze fat cells and eliminate unwanted fat. This non-surgical treatment is FDA-approved for use on the abdomen, thighs and flanks. The best candidates for Coolsculpting are those in good shape, but who have areas of stubborn fat that are resistant to…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin?
Botox is onabotulinumtoxinA Dysport is abobotulinumtoxinA Xeomin is incobotulinumtoxinA Soooo, what does that mean? My clients often ask me which product I recommend and why. It is a tad difficult to give a straight answer because they are more similar than different. Obviously, Botox is marketed the most and is owned by Aesthetic giant Allergan.…
Read MoreSkincare 101
Let me begin by saying, this stuff is super complicated!! If you are overwhelmed with choosing skincare, it is no wonder with all the information out there. I have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and it is still cumbersome. Modern skin care companies are putting millions of dollars into research and development and the results…
Read MoreThe Micro-needling Sensation
Micro-needling is the hottest new trend in skin care, and for good reason. The micro-trauma stimulates your own ability to produce collagen. We do not make collagen past the age of 25 unless there is an injury. A treatment that increases collagen addresses many skin concerns, namely aging. Hollywood A-listers are using this treatment to…
Read MoretruSculpt for Stubborn Baby Weight Gain
One of the concerns I hear most often from new mothers is related to troublesome areas of leftover baby weight gain. As a mother of a 2-year-old, and expecting another child in just a few weeks, I know this struggle well. After giving birth, many new moms strike out on a fitness and diet regimen…
Read MoreQ&A: Non-invasive Body Sculpting with truSculpt
Swimsuit season is a time for fun in the sun with friends and family. But if you, like many of my patients, struggle to get rid of those “problem areas,” this time of year can mean a lot of time feeling self-conscious about your body. That is certainly no fun. Unfortunately, there are some areas…
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