What is Ultherapy? Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses focused ultrasound energy to penetrate deep into the skin’s foundational layers, including the SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System), to lift and tighten sagging skin. This treatment is commonly used on the face, neck, and décolletage to achieve a more youthful and lifted appearance. What is […]
PDLLA Skin Boosters such as JUVELOOK work by stimulating collagen production. PDLLA acts as a scaffold in the skin, encouraging fibroblasts to create new collagen fibers through a process called neocollagenesis, which gradually improves skin texture, firmness, and elasticity. Alternatively, PDRN Skin Boosters such as REJURAN introduce polynucleotides (PN) into the skin to activate fibroblasts […]
Do you have red raised scars from your surgery? We can help! If you have red, raised scars from your surgery that sometimes can beitchy and painful, you most likely have a hypertrophic scar.Hypertrophic scars are a type of scar that can happen from injury tothe dermis via surgery, trauma, or burns. During the healing […]
Research indicates that sunscreens effectively prevent signs of photoaging, such as wrinkles, redness, and pigmentation changes caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. Chemical sunscreens (oxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene, and ecamsule) absorb intense UV radiation and convert it into lower-energy wavelengths like infrared radiation (heat). Physical sunscreen filters, such as […]
Alcohol can thin the blood, increasing the risk of bruising. According to Stanford Health Care, individuals should avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before and after undergoing treatment. Alcohol can also: Anyone experiencing side effects after their treatments, whether or not they have consumed alcohol, should consult their doctor or cosmetic provider.
Topical retinoids/retinols are effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen production and stimulating the formation of new blood vessels in the skin. However, patients planning to do laser or energy-based treatments should generally avoid using retinol before and after their treatment. Retinol/Retinoids can increase skin sensitivity and make the skin more delicate, […]
Since the 1970s, topical retinol has been utilized for various skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, aging skin, and specific types of cancers. Commonly used retinoids today include retinol, tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, alitretinoin, and bexarotene. Topical retinoids have demonstrated efficacy in reducing fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen production and promoting the formation of […]