Microdermabrasion is one of the most trusted anti-aging treatments available today. The process consists of a powerful exfoliating treatment done via machine and is called mechanical exfoliation, fittingly enough. Microdermabrasion removes the upper layer of dead skin on the face,…
Stretch marks are really the bane of all women. Despite the workouts and the diets, it seems that they somehow sneak up on us as time passes, especially if you have kids or have lost and/or gained weight. And let’s…
So you didn’t wear sunscreen, and have the sun damaged skin to prove it. This type of skin damage is called photo aging, and often results in thicker, more leathery looking skin along with deep wrinkles and discoloration. It can…
Tattoos are forever, but if you want to keep yours looking as good as it did directly after it healed, you need to take extra special care of your skin. Tattoos tend to fade and become indistinct over time, but…
Everyone is so focused on the aging face. I think it’s time to put our best foot forward and concentrate on aging from the bottom up. Well, not literally from your bottom, but truly from the bottom of your body……
If you want to add a little bit of color to your skin, you don’t have to sunbathe at the beach or go to a tanning salon. Exposing your skin to ultraviolet (UVA/UVB) rays is very dangerous and can cause…
Despite the link between sunbathing and skin cancer, many just can’t give up their tanning habits. This is especially true here in Los Angeles where the weather is temptingly sunny most of the year and the sun’s rays are more…
Diet plays a large role in maintaining a youthful and healthy-looking appearance. Diets that are rich in such things as fats, preservatives and additives can have negative influences on skin. However, there are many easily accessible foods that are good…
While it’s always important to have your skin checked for cancer on an annual basis, it’s even more essential to get a check-up before you start going out in the sun regularly during the summer. At the time of your…
These days, it seems even Hollywood is moving away from cosmetic surgery and turning to cosmetic dermatology for a less invasive approach to skin rejuvenation. A combination of various treatments known as “Comprehensive Therapy” or “Polytherapy” can give people the…
Botox® has been an amazing gift to cosmetics, helping to reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles for millions of people. Recently, however, Botox® was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new use: to treat…
Summer isn’t the time to start treating your spider veins or unwanted hair if you want to be bathing suit ready. The time is now. Besides the fact that it’s not as safe to treat spider veins or unwanted hair…