Medical Spa
Warm Weather is Finally Here!
With the warm weather almost here, a few seasonal things start to appear in a dermatology office. One of the most common things I see this time of year is a flare of eczema. Although most people flare in the winter, about 20-30 percent can flare when the weather gets warmer. I have also started… Read more >
What Products To Use in the Summer?
I am often asked about my favorite sunscreens and products to use in the summer. For sunscreens I like titanium and zinc based products best. These tend to keep the oil level down and decrease that 2 o’clock shiny look we all know so well. We carry a broad range of these sunscreens that vary from… Read more >
Plastic Surgery For Men – On the Rise
Men Want to Look Younger Too Recent articles and data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons report that cosmetic surgery procedures in men are increasing. This is true for both in office procedures (botox, fillers, in-office facelift) and in operating room (facelift, ear pinning, liposuction). In my practice, I am also seeing the trend…. Read more >
Sunscreens: Chemical vs. Physical Blockers
Last week was a great week at the new office, our first full week. My favorite question from a patient was “What is different about the sunscreens you have in your office compared to the sunscreens that I can buy at the store?” I do get this question a lot, especially around springtime when everyone… Read more >
The Best Way To Treat Dark Circles Under The Eyes
One of the most common concerns for patients in my practice is dark circles under the eyes. Most people don’t think anything can be done for this problem. There are a number of ways to treat these but, as technology has advanced so has our definition of beauty. Years ago the trend was to remove… Read more >
Using Hyaluronic Acid to Decrease Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the skin of animals, including humans. Its structure is the same across most species of animals. Hyaluronic acid’s main function is to give stability to the skin and hold water. Many of you may have heard of hyaluronic acid in products like Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane which have… Read more >
American Academy of Dermatology 2011 Conference
I just got back from the national yearly meeting for the American Academy of Dermatology. I was able to attend a host of lectures on topics ranging from lasers and emerging technology to new developments in melanoma detection to practice management discussions to help make my practice better for you, my patients. As always I… Read more >
