Problems with Dermapen – pustules and bumps
Okay so this is exactly what I’m concerned about with these devices. When you puncture the skin, you are causing damage to the barrier layer. Dermapens and other needling devices...
How often does an eyelid laser treatment need to be maintained and other questions?
The minute we recover from a laser treatment, or plastic surgery for that matter, we start to age again!! And that rate of aging is determined by genetics, sun...
What are the ethics of dermatologists and plastic surgeons compounding their own products?
I’m glad you raised this issue. I think it comes down to the quality of the product (and the lab or pharmacy making it), the price and clarity/transparency of the...
Rodan & Fields, Veradex E Ointment and on and on…….
Okay – let’s be real. Seems like every day there’s a new product or product line claiming to be the new miracle. And……….have you ever noticed at how quickly many...
Are home LED devices effective?
There really isn’t a lot of quality science/data on these. The studies that I’ve seen are small, not well controlled (pretty subjective), and usually funded by the company making the...
Do microroller systems – like the Rodan and Fields AMP system work?
I’ve been testing this system myself and looking at the research………and I think there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Here are some of them: What is best “micro...
How do you know when a skincare product is causing a problem?
How DO you know? I love your question because it’s not always simple is it? Part of the problem with figuring this out is that…..sometimes events occur together in time...
How can I figure out if I’m a good candidate for Thermage or other noninvasive…
The truth is that this area is the Wild West right now with device manufacturers and some doctors making all sorts of claims that really can’t be proven over a...
Do chemical peels build collagen?
You’re so welcome! Do chemical peels build collagen in the skin? The answer is yes, but not much. The very superficial peels just refresh the outer layer, the epidermis. Medium...
Rosacea – what about Mirvaso and what other skincare products do you recommend?
Thank you for reading! Since each of us are individuals, it’s hard to generalize sometimes. But………many patients describe a rebound flushing after using Mirvaso. In my opinion, it makes sense...
