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Estrogen is one of the most talked about hormones, and it is found in both men and women. While the role estrogen plays in men is still relatively unclear, the importance of estrogen in women cannot be understated. Estrogen plays a crucial role throughout a woman’s life, from her menstrual cycle and pregnancy to her […]

Irregular skin pigmentation can be caused by several different factors. Discoloration can be caused by your body’s physical reaction to its environment, exposure to sunlight, or a hormonal change. Whether you’re struggling with acne scars, rosacea, sun damage, or melasma, we offer many treatment options and are ready to help you learn how to treat […]

All people have physical qualities that make them unique, and for some, these might include a port wine stain. However, these raspberry-colored birthmarks can be difficult to cover up and might be a source of self-consciousness depending on their size and location on the body. The good news is that with several laser treatments over […]

You’ve waited patiently (or rather impatiently) through your teenage years for clear skin, only to find that breakouts don’t end in your 20s. Or worse yet, maybe you had clear skin in your youth and now – all of the sudden – are experiencing adult-onset acne. You’re not alone. In fact, “some adults continue to get […]

Microblading. It’s on the Internet, it’s on tv, and it seems to be all the rage, but I am not sure people really understand what it is they are asking for or the limitations of the technique. Unfortunately, we have all seen bad, discolored, poorly shaped, obviously tattooed eyebrows. These eyebrows are what people notice […]

What is microneedling? You might have heard it called skin needling, collagen induction therapy, or percutaneous collagen induction. If you’re still in the dark, then you’ve been missing out on a revolutionary beauty treatment that can significantly improve the appearance of your skin. Would you like skin that looks fresh, firm, and attractive? Are you […]

A rose in full bloom is a glorious sight that’s full of vibrancy, but as the flower fades, its petals shrink and curl. A similar progression occurs to the human face. Youthful faces have firm, elastic skin covering a fresh mix of full curves and strong angles. Then, the aging process slowly steals suppleness from […]

Facial wrinkles are an inevitable part of the aging process, and our genetics play a role in how much our skin thins, dries, and loses elasticity over time. Other causes of facial wrinkles come from our environment and lifestyle choices, which can trigger our skin to prematurely age if we don’t take care of it […]

It’s common knowledge that a sunburn damages your skin, but did you know that a suntan can be harmful too? It doesn’t matter if you are burning or tanning, while you are working on that sun-kissed glow, ultraviolet (UV) rays are damaging your skin. Sun-damaged skin can cause pre-mature aging, wrinkles, age spots, and even […]

Rosacea can make facing the world tough. A chronic skin condition that strikes both men and women, it causes an embarrassing facial redness that can come and go with frustrating persistence. While rosacea cannot be cured, the right rosacea treatment can help an individual suffering from this problem manage it effectively.

Sometimes all the makeup tutorials, exercise routines, and healthy eating in the world aren’t enough to truly achieve your aesthetic goals. That doesn’t mean that you have to accept failure. Thanks to continuing innovations in the field of medical aesthetics, there are several new tools and techniques that can help individuals reshape their bodies and […]

Scars form for a variety of reasons, some joyful (the birth of a baby) and some heartbreaking (a debilitating injury). Although most scars fade in appearance over time, they can still cause you great frustration for months or even years after the wound has healed. They might make it hard for you to find comfortable […]

When most people spot a spider, they do at least one of the following: frown, shriek, grab a weapon, call for backup, or jump on the nearest piece of furniture. It’s difficult to greet a spider calmly and pleasantly, especially when it shows up somewhere unexpected. However, in many ways, spider veins are even less […]

Although sebaceous hyperplasia doesn’t require treatment, many people request it when the skin condition becomes physically or aesthetically bothersome. Characterized by yellowish, shiny bumps on the face, sebaceous hyperplasia forms when the sebaceous glands (which secrete sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes and protects your skin) become enlarged. Newborns, middle-aged adults, and seniors are most […]

Although seborrheic keratoses (SKs) are harmless and quite common, they may be aesthetically or physically bothersome. They begin as small, rough bumps, typically forming on middle-aged and older adults. Over time, however, they can thicken and spread, forming a warty surface and darkening in color to tan, brown, or even black. People who develop seborrheic […]

Wrinkles are an inevitable component of aging. After many years of laughing, speaking, and expressing your emotions, your skin will grow accustomed to the muscle movement. You will also develop wrinkles as your face loses volume. As the structure of your face fades, especially around the cheeks and eyebrows, the skin will sag and create […]

They say you’re only as old as you feel, and in fact, recent scientific studies have lent credence to this timeworn bromide. Those who feel younger and hold a more positive view on aging are statistically more likely to recover from serious illnesses and accidents than their more pessimistic counterparts. Of course, greeting the aging […]

By exfoliating the outer layers of your skin, a chemical peel can make your skin appear smoother, brighter, and younger. The length of your recovery will depend on whether you request a light-, medium-, or deep-depth peel. Although the deepest peels offer the most noticeable results, they also carry more risks and take more time to heal. […]