Now for prescription topicals! We did non-prescription topicals (creams & lotions) last week. I still think the gold standard is Renova or the generic tretinoin. Renova is better, in my opinion, even though it’s more expensive, because it’s formulated in...
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Here is a good general rule when deciding on acne treatment options. The more superficial the acne, the more likely topicals are to be effective. The deeper the acne (as in the small tender cysts), the more likely you are...
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With so many of us women in or approaching that menopausal, or maybe we should call it period-free (sounds much better, don’t you think) demographic, a few words on this topic seems good. Change of life acne is common and...
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Are there side effects or complications with Sculptra? Like most medical things, complications are rare if the procedure is performed skillfully. And you should read your consent forms carefully, and ask your doctor any questions. The side effect that...
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How do you figure out which is right for you, Sculptra or Juvederm/Restylane? Often if you are 35-50-ish and just have a few lines or creases around your mouth, 1-2 syringes of HA filler (Juverderm/Restylane) every 6-9 months will...
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We are all concerned about how long things like Juvederm or Sculptra last. No one wants to be constantly having to come in for maintenance. And these treatments are expensive, so consideration of time/cost/longevity are important. There are several different...
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I get many questions about Sculptra, the relatively new filler. So here are the basics. Sculptra is a filler that is very different from Juvederm or Restylane (HA or hyaluronic acid fillers). Juvederm and Restylane excel at filling lines and...
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Some different ideas for friends and family who are dedicated to good skin: What about hats ($20-200)? There are some great ones now and they do a lot to protect skin from UV light. Packs of three tinted Burt’s Bee...
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Many patients think that summer might be a good time to start laser hair removal. This is generally NOT a good idea. Any tan at all, even ones that are sometimes imperceptible, alter the way the laser interacts with your...
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UVA is the strongest for the 2-3 months on either side of the summer solstice, which is the third week of June. Check your sunscreens for good UVA blockers like zinc or titanium (look for 5-20%) or Mexoryl 3% or “stabilized”...
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