Wearing a mask is now becoming more and more common as we fight against COVID-19 and we have been getting a lot of questions on how to treat breakouts and irritation caused by having to wear them. Maskne tends to form around the areas of your face that are covered by your masks known as perioral dermatitis. This typically happens around the mouth and areas around the nose.
Wearing a mask is now becoming more and more common as we fight against COVID-19 and we have been getting a lot of questions on how to treat breakouts and irritation caused by having to wear them. Maskne tends to form around the areas of your face that are covered by your masks known as perioral dermatitis. This typically happens around the mouth and areas around the nose.
Medical Grade Skincare vs. Over the Counter Skincare Our medical aesthetics department is always getting asked if there is a difference between the products we offer at our cliniccompared to products you can buy at a local drug store. And the simple answer is yes. Not all skin care products are created equal and the quality of results …
What is your Skincare Routine? Skincare is key – the skin is the largest organ on the body, therefore offering a protective layer to the internal parts of our body. For many people, healthy, youthful looking skin provides a boost to our confidence and self-esteem. Those who struggle with unhealthy skin seem to age quicker and may …
Is there dirt on my face? Melasma is a common pigmentation issue that many women are left dealing with. While some may know it as pregnancy mask, melasma can occur regardless of being pregnant or not. The main reasons for melasma are hormone changes: new birth control, pregnancy, etc. and sun exposure. The underlying reason to …
I have been asked on several occasions if there is a difference between professional dermaplaning and at home face shaving tools. In short, the answer is YES! When receiving dermaplaning by a professional a surgical scalpel is used to exfoliate the top layer of your skin. Although the primary goal of dermaplaning is to give …
Facelifts with Forma Maintaining youthful looking skin is a goal for many people entering our medical aesthetics department. As we age, our collagen and elastin begin to degrade. This results in excess, loose skin which is one of the first signs of aging, but Forma can help. This Radio-frequency skin tightening treatment is an aesthetic technique that …
Fall is an awesome time for so many reasons – the leaves change to beautiful colors of red and orange, the colder weather allows us to bundle up in our cute fall sweaters and the evenings after long days of work call for cozying up to the warm fire place. Unfortunately, in addition to all …
IPL treatments work by transmitting light wavelengths through the upper layers of your skin into the deeper tissue. This stimulates the pigment at a deeper level and forces it out of the skin, leaving you with a brighter complexion.
Who doesn’t want to keep a youthful look to their skin? Whether or not we’re willing to put dollars in to prevent the look of aging, we’re all looking for ways to stop the clock. We’ve got FIVE easy tips to help you keep that youthful glow. These simple steps can make a massive impact …
