Consumer Focus
Latisse Pros and Cons
Learn about the pros and cons of latisse. Does it work? Is it safe? Will it change your eye color? How to get the most bang for your buck from 1 bottle of latisse and more.
How to Avoid Bruising with Fillers
Dr Irwin gives pre/post treatment tips for how to avoid problems like bruising and swelling with Botox, Juvederm, Restylane & Sculptra.
Filler Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Dr. Irwin describes some mistakes or less than optimal results with Juvederm and Restylane. She discusses bruises, lop-sided results, lumps and bumps, and other issues that can come up with fillers and gives information and tips on how to avoid those problems or fix them.
Botox Mistakes & How To Fix Them
Botox mistakes are relatively rare, but they do happen. Dr. Irwin describes the most common mistakes with Botox, like the Mr. Spock eyebrow, the frozen face, and the lop-sided smile. She gives information on how to fix these mistakes and how to find a good Botox injector.
Conflicts of Interest for Doctors?
Ever wonder why you never read about cosmetic skin treatments that don't work? Or products that aren't effective? Why aren't dermatologists out there giving all of the consumers unbiased information on treatments and products, both the good and the bad?
Skin Imaging: Gimmick or Useful?
Some med-spas or salons offer free skin imaging as part of their consultations. Are these imaging devices backed by science, or are they sales gimmicks?
Tips to Get a Great Laser Treatment
Lasers can treat age spots, brown spots, redness, and blotchiness safely and effectively in the right hands. But when a series costs over $2,000, you want to make sure you get the best result. Here are Dr. Irwin's expert dermatologist tips on getting a great laser PR treatment.