Stem cells in skin care products? Are they worth the money?
My vote would be to not waste your money until they can come up with something more compelling than a good marketing pitch. The “stem cells” are human eggs they...
Am I getting my money’s worth on this??
Ok well, this is lot to answer! Remember though that, at the end of the day, only you can really answer this question for yourself. And hopefully, your doctor is...
How to use Retin A, retinoic acid, Renova, tretinoin creams, etc!
These are all retinoids (in the Vitamin A cousin category)! They all have the potential to cause some irritation, but true allergies are rare. Here’s how to use them to...
I’m concerned about loss of volume and sagging!
Frances, thank you for writing. Sometimes I think it’s easiest to think of a grape. If you leave a grape out on the counter in the sun, it will lose...
For my arms/hands, which laser would be most helpful for brown spots and sun damage?
Thank you for the compliment!! It’s difficult to know without more info but it is probably a Q-switched YAG which is good for brown spots. Here’s the issue to think...
How best to tighten my face?
Well there are several factors to consider here. How much loose skin is there? Is the loose skin mostly due to loss of volume during the aging process? Is it...
Do IPLs cause skin tightening or help with sagging?
No, IPLs do not help to tighten skin or improve sagging!! They excel at treating redness and lighter, smaller brown flat brown spots due to sun damage. Dr. I...
Radiesse versus Juvederm – which is better?
Well, Radiesse isn’t all that new so both have track records now extending back at least 5 years. I vote for Juvederm and here’s why: Radiesse isn’t reversible if...
For Sculptra, how far apart should the initial series of 2-4 treatments be?
This really varies from dermatologist to dermatologist. The company recommends a minimum of 4 weeks. Many of us around the country who have been using this product for many years,...
Botox around the eyes – I’m having a problem!
Thank you for reading and sharing the site with friends. I want it to be helpful!!! So to reassure you, this will wear off. Usually if the Botox is...
