Voluma was just FDA approved here in the U.S. but to be fair – it’s really not new. It’s been in Europe, Canada and much of the rest of world for quite some time so there is a lot...
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There is a lot of discussion re “the perfect lips” in the media and magazines. There is ethnic variability clearly and after that …? Should the ratio of upper lip to lower lip be more 1/1 or 1/1.6? Should the...
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Autumn has arrived, certainly here in Seattle. So I am shifting to my winter skin care product regimen. Morning SkinCeuticals Phloretin Gel (great antioxidant) Blueberry Soy Moisturizer NeoCutis Journee Day Cream SPF 30 Eye Treatment – NeoCutis Lumiere Riche Eye...
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On of our most popular articles on SkinTour is the one on moles, lumps, and bumps. The 3 most common growths on the face are moles (which come in all shapes, colors and sizes), enlarged oil glands (sebaceous hyperplasia), and...
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Do home hair removal devices really work? At the national Laser Controversies conference I attended in San Diego, there was a section on home use devices. Some of these, the hair removal ones in particular, have been selling well (initially) but...
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Some of us get those small white bumps on our face – milia. What are milia? And how do I treat them? Since part of my job is to nag all of you……. you know what I’m going to...
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Has the summer sun left you with some brown spots? You may wondering about the lasers that treat those pigmented areas. The original Fraxel (erbium 1550 nm) excels at treating mild to moderate acne scarring, improving texture and pore size (a little),...
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There are two main differences. For starters, the quality of the active sunscreen ingredients in the tinted moisturizers isn’t good. They block UVB but not much UVA. The tinted sunscreens often have some zinc or titanium in them which are...
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Yes and no – to some extent our metabolism of these products is unique to us and usually tracks with the average times listed. But here’s what does help. Ask your provider to use (if appropriate) the forms of Restylane...
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Most laser treatments require you to be out of the sun or very careful about the sun (hats and zinc sunscreens) for a month or two after treatment. If you live in a four season climate, the best times for...
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