Update on anti-aging home devices
This would be so cool. Really… if we could just treat ourselves with anti-aging home devices. The privacy of being at home would be nice, and in the long run...
Are fillers and Botox/Dysport okay with chemotherapy?
The short answer to this is yes… generally. And here are some things to do that will help to keep these safe! Check with your oncologist (cancer doctor) Why? Because...
The latest on microneedling
Thank you for writing. You’re helping others because I’d like to make the point that it’s important NOT to do microneedling or lasers to reduce scarring… until you have good...
Reducing discomfort/pain with dermatologic aesthetic procedures
Thank you! And who likes pain? Unless it’s for a soul cycle/spin hour, not too many people I know. 🙂 Especially if it involves needles or lasers, so consequently good...
To facelift or not to facelift… that is the question! (Apology to William Shakespeare)
I love that you wrote this because it touches on an issue many of us think about. Is there a time when a facelift makes more sense than nonsurgical options?...
Non surgical skin tightening of the lower face
So glad you asked this. It comes up often. When we think about it… why do we want tightening? It’s really because we are perceiving sagging! Most of our patients...
Safe facial hair removal for all skin types
Basically, we all have 4 options for facial hair removal which are: Laser hair removal Waxing or plucking Electrolysis Dermaplaning and shaving Cream hair removal In our perfect world (don’t we...
Microneedling for acne
You bring up an important point! It’s really important to NOT work on acne scarring issues until the acne has been in remission or quiet for at least 3-6 months....
Rebuttal to Outside Magazine’s Piece “Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?”
This is my rebuttal to an article called “Is Sunscreen the New Margarine?”, by Rowan Jacobsen. You can find here on Outside Magazine. 6 Reasons Why You Should “Junk” this...
Other options if irritation from retinoids occur
Some patients just don’t tolerate retinoids. No matter how many they try or different ways to apply it. When it consistently causes irritation, sometimes you just need to give up....
