To some, the thought of applying acid to your face may sound like an extreme approach to skincare. But if you take a close look at the active ingredients of your favorite products, you’ll see that acids oftentimes play a...
You don’t wait until your teeth are falling out to see a dentist. Why wait until the wrinkles, lines and sagging skin settle in before seeing a dermatologist? By taking care of your skin while you are still young and...
So what is rosacea? Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that occurs mainly on the face and is often mistaken for acne, eczema, or a skin allergy. It is one of the most common conditions treated by dermatologists. An estimated 14 million...
When done by a expert in the use of lasers in all skin types, laser hair removal is a very safe and effective procedure. Although it is safe and offers long lasting results, you should learn about the potential side effects...
Do you wish you had more projection and better definition in the lower half of your face? You could be one of many people with a recessed chin. Or it could be that a double chin is altering the appearance...
Skin cancer is the most common, and one of the most preventable type of cancer diagnosed in the United States. Every year there are more new cases of skin cancer reported than colon, lung, prostate and breast combined. While melanoma...
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually, and up to 15% of adult women. Many of us have wondered if our diet could be making our acne flare, and...
Injectable anti-ageing treatments including neuromodulators (like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin and Juveau) and dermal fillers (like Radiesse, Belotero, Sculptra, Juvederm and Restylane products), are safe non-surgical cosmetic procedures. While the neuomodulators reduce the movement of facial muscles that leads to wrinkling...
The active ingredient in Botox, "Botulinum toxin A" is a neuromodulator that works by blocking communication between nerve and muscle cells, resulting in relaxing of the muscles. While Botox is the first FDA approved neuromodulator for fine lines and wrinkles...
Moles are pretty common. Most of us have had these companions at some time or another—some there since birth and others coming along for the ride later in life. They come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors...
Injectable dermal fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed worldwide. Also, known as the "liquid facelift," these fillers are an excellent non-surgical option for people who are seeking a more youthful appearance with quick results, no downtime,...
Microneedling has quickly become one of the most commonly-performed cosmetic treatments today. In this simple and safe procedure, needles are gently pressed against your skin to cause tiny holes, which then forces the body to make new, young and firm collagen...
Chemical peels have been around for thousands of years, and are an excellent treatment option for acne, dark spots, skin discoloration and lines and wrinkles. Unfortunately, misconceptions exits, which result in peels being used either incorrectly or for the wrong...
A very common, and dangerous misconception is that black people do not need to wear sunscreen. Almost every day when I start this sunscreen conversation with a black patient (or anyone with dark skin type for that matter), I am...
“Manscaping” is a modern term that describes when men remove or groom unwanted hair. Manscaping has been around forever. In Ancient Egypt, men removed every strand of hair from their bodies, including eyelashes and eyebrows. It was a sign of...
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