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Forget the Surgical Facelift: Why Thread Lift Is the Ultimate in Non-Invasive Facial Rejuvenation

Have you ever looked in the mirror, pulled back the skin on your face, and wondered, “Why can’t my face just look like this?”We’ve all wondered how to keep our skin looking as young as it does when we hold it back. Why can’t it just stay that way?Well, now it can — and it doesn’t even require surgery. With a thread lift, you can get the look you’ve wished for without ever going under the knife. As we age, we feel like our face looks l...

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The Top 5 Misconceptions About Skin Care

It seems like everyone is a skin care expert. We have so much information at our fingertips, so many options, and so many opinions to consider as we think about our skin care. Unfortunately, much of that advice is fueled by someone’s efforts to sell you a specific line or brand. How should you deal with it all? Simple…don’t. When it comes to skin care, trust your dermatologist. They’re the real experts. It’...

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Here’s What the Ingredients in Your Skincare Products Actually Do

Have you ever wondered what products you really need for your skin? When you’re faced with the variety of creams, medications, cleansers, toners, and makeup on the shelves, the choice can be overwhelming. Knowing the active ingredient makes that decision easier. When you know your skincare ingredients, you can know what’s right for you. You’ll be able to decipher what’s okay to buy off the shelf, what you need to get from your...

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How to Reverse Sun Damage (Yes, Really) on Different Parts of Your Body

Have you ever had a tan? If you answered yes, you’ve experienced sun damage. Initially, darker skin doesn’t seem like a big deal. But over time, sun damage starts to look more like a problem and less like a “great tan.” You start to notice freckles that don’t fade and more frequent redness. Your skin feels rough, and your skin tone is uneven. This isn’t what you had in mind when you initially set out to get a little color from t...

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The Best Acne Treatment Plan to Fight Serious Breakouts

Acne is no joke. While we might find humor in naming the giant zit on our forehead or a pimple that’s sure to accompany an upcoming deadline, serious acne is no laughing matter. Achieving clear skin isn’t as simple as just washing your face more thoroughly. With serious acne, you’re dealing with different types of breakouts in different areas that need different treatments. If you’re facing not-so-clear skin, here’s what you need to kn...

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Red, Scaly Rash? Here’s Why You Need A Dermatologist to Diagnose You

Seemingly out of nowhere you’ve developed a red, scaly rash. How many possible diagnoses could there be?

Literally hundreds.

The cause of red, scaly rashes are one of the trickiest issues to diagnose. In fact, the red scaly rashes in the photos below look fairly similar, but are dramatically different diagnoses ranging from fungal infections to skin cancer.

In our dermatology textbooks, it’s called papulosquamous disorder — and it...

Freckle or Skin Cancer? When You Should Be Worried About Your Skin Spots

Do you have brown spots on your skin?

If you’re like most people, your answer is “yes.”

You either have freckles, moles, birthmarks, or a combination of all three. We don’t think much about them. They’re just a part of the state of our skin. We assume if it was cancer, it would look like it.

But do you know what skin cancer really looks like? Could you tell the difference between a freckle or skin cancer — and are you w...

What’s The Difference Between A Dermatologist And Med Spa?

One of the unexpected honors I’ve had as a dermatologist is the friendships I’ve built with the aestheticians and med spa professionals who refer patients to us. We love med spas — and even recommend them for certain procedures.

But, when you’re considering going to a med spa vs. dermatologist it’s important to know the difference between them.
What is A Medical Spa?
A medical spa offers treatments, products, and services targeting cosm...

Are There Different Types Of Wrinkles?

We all have emotions. We make expressions — that’s part of being human. We laugh, cry, frown, smile, raise our eyebrows, and crinkle our noses.

But how do we keep responding to life as any human would, and not end up with smile wrinkles and wrinkles around our eyes?

It may not be possible to avoid wrinkles altogether, but once we understand the types of wrinkles and what affects them, we can set our skin up for success.
Two Different Types...

Is Baby Skin Care Important? 5 Steps to Protecting Your Infant’s Skin

Parenting is the art of walking a fine line. You want to be protective but not overly protective. You want your kid to be safe but also enjoy adventures in life. You want to give guidance, but you also want your child to learn to make wise decisions on their own.

Walking this fine line starts the day your baby comes home… and it applies to everything from discipline to baby skin care. Here’s an inside look at how to best care for your baby’s ...