Is Platelet Rich Fibrin Matrix – PRPFM for you?
Part 1 of 2 on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in skin Platelet Rich Plasma has been used for years in Orthopedics, and interestingly, in veterinary medicine. Tendons and ligaments are...
Covering sun spots on the legs
You’re so right, the spray tans often just darken them, which looks worse. I love that you AREN’T tanning any more. Your skin thanks you, and so do I! And...
Bad reaction to Botox and fillers
My heart goes out to you on this one. Please hang in there, and you may need to go to a larger city to get help. I know it’s a...
Renova discontinued. Where to get a good, reasonable retinoid?
I know!! And I’m as mad as all of you about it. Having used Renova for about that many years also, it’s now super expensive or impossible to find. I...
Should I be worried about my sunscreen?
These are all important issues. Sunscreen is being used in almost every country on this planet. Too much sun damages skin, causes skin cancer, and speeds up skin aging. Therefore,...
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?...
