Turn your holiday ingredients into an anti-inflammatory face mask
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The holidays can be tough on your skin. The dry winter weather, the not so healthy indulgences, the family stress! Fortunately, we have a fun solution. What if you could turn your holiday ingredients into a revitalizing, anti-inflammatory face mask? Try this fun and simple recipe that the whole family can enjoy! The entire team…
Read MoreWill I look Fake? Facial Injectables.
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Facial fillers and botox are considered minimally invasive; indeed, no blades, no anesthesia, and no recovery rooms needed. But minimally invasive, if done to the max, can be too much. When it comes to facial injectables, starting slowly with judicious amounts of product is most often the way to go. Less really is more. Your…
Read MoreBrotox? Yep, Botox and other popular procedures for your Beau
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Brotox? Man-aissance? Although once entirely dominated by females, the cosmetic market for men is growing exponentially. With the explosion of less invasive procedures and the decreasing stigmatization associated with male rejuvenation, many more men are having cosmetic treatments done and loving them. In general, male patients tend to have two major motivations for pursuing cosmetic…
Read MoreGot Melasma? Piqo4, a new laser for unwanted brown spots
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Even before laugh lines or deepening forehead furrows, dark spots are often the first sign that we’re not getting any younger. But unlike blemishes, brown discolorations don’t fade away on their own and can be particularly stubborn, if Melasma is their cause. Melasma is an inflammatory skin condition that causes brown-gray blotches on the forehead,…
Read MoreA New Alternative to IPL for Pigmentation Problems
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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…
Read MoreBest Rosacea Treatments
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Do I have Rosacea? The skin on my face flushes, and I now have background redness and intermittent break-outs. These are all symptoms of rosacea, a common, chronic and progressive disorder. Symptoms might start on the face, but they can progress to involve the chest, shoulders, and upper back. The cause of Rosacea is unknown,…
Read MoreMore than Cosmetic? Reducing Fat for Health
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Are you trying to lose weight? If so, you’re in good company. More than half of Americans are trying to shed pounds, which has fueled a multi-billion dollar weight loss industry. We’re constantly bombarded with the latest systems, supplements and breakthrough diets that promise the holy grail: quick and easy weight loss. But, weight loss…
Read MoreErbium Laser Resurfacing for the Face, Neck, Chest and Hands
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Want to even skin tone, smooth fine lines and improve overall texture? Consider a skin resurfacing treatment with either our CO2 or erbium laser. With our cooler weather, now is the perfect time for a skin resurfacing treatment because less of our skin is exposed to the sun (think safer healing), and your comfort is…
Read MoreMelasma Treatment Beverly Hills
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Melasma or patches of irregular brown pigmentation is an acquired condition that most often appears on sun-exposed areas of the face. It primarily affects women of reproductive age; in fact, 25% of cases occur during pregnancy. It is more common in women of color, and there is also a genetic predisposition, meaning it tends to…
Read MoreSculptra Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Herrmann
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If you wish to regain a more youthful appearance naturally, re-volumizing the face with injected Sculptra Aesthetic may be a perfect option for gradually restoring a younger looking you. Unlike many soft tissue “fillers,” Sculptra is a “volumizer” that stimulates your own tissue to produce more collagen. Collagen is the skin’s most important support protein…
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