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...
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....
How to budget AND fine tune your skincare products!
I love your question. Millions of women/men can’t afford to spend $200-300 on skincare every month for the really great stuff. I hear you. Although I gotta say… I sometimes...
For sun damage, is laser or microneedling better?
I’m thinking that a lot of us get confused about exactly WHAT sun damage is, since our aging faces are complicated. Sun damage is the damage done to skin cells...
Are there different laser strength levels?
You’re welcome. 🙂 When I first started working with lasers years ago, there were literally 3 companies making about 5 lasers. Now there are 30+ companies making at least 150...
Your skincare for the season!
Thank you for reminding me about seasonal skincare! Like everyone, I get a bit overwhelmed with all the stuff I really wanna do, feel like I need to do… and...
Can eye creams cause puffy eyes?
You’re welcome! The answer to this is YES, absolutely. Eye creams can make puffy eyes worse. You’ve already done some great detective work! Here are some suggestions: Try to figure...
What are the longest lasting fillers?
This is a common question and definately a reasonable one! When fillers are skillfully done, by someone with a good aesthetic eye, they can truly bring some joy. Many patients...
Would a TCA peel or an erbium laser treatment be better?
I appreciate your question and here are some ideas about how to evaluate this! The answer really lies in what you’re trying to improve with a TCA peel or erbium...
Are human or plant stem cells in skincare products worth it?
We don’t really know because studies in petri dishes in a lab, or in animals don’t always translate into changes in humans. Human studies are small and not well controlled...
