Spider veins may not be a serious health concern. However, they present enough of a cosmetic issue that most people who get them feel frustrated about it. Spider veins are like teeny tiny varicose veins. They form in clusters of blue and purple webs. We most often see them on the calves, ankles, and thighs.… Read More »
Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent health concerns of our time. According to statistics, approximately 1 in 5 Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime. What is so confounding about the high rates of skin cancer that we see today is that this disease is preventable. Part of our… Read More »
As we head toward a beautiful summer season in which more of us are spending time outdoors, it’s time to revisit the value of sunscreen use. You may know that you should apply sunscreen every day before leaving the house regardless of how much time you plan to spend in the sun. There may also… Read More »
No one likes the idea of excess fat underneath the chin but this problem has become more common over time. Submental fullness has also been referred to as “tech-neck” because instances of this complaint have increased as we’ve entered into the era of smart phone use. When looking down to view a screen, the tissue… Read More »
Nasolabial folds are the lines that develop around the nose and mouth. They begin at each side of the nose, near the nostril, and extend down toward the corners of the mouth. At first, when we see these lines, it is only when we are laughing and smiling. As the skin ages, though, nasolabial folds… Read More »
Forehead lines are a source of worry for many adults. It’s no wonder they call them worry lines! Here, we discuss everything you need to know about this pesky cosmetic concern. Why do We Get Forehead Lines? Lines and wrinkles are attributed to the decline of collagen in the skin. This is part of the… Read More »
What is Maskne? Acne is a problem that affects millions of teens and adults, often without identifiable triggers. We like when we can understand the reason something happens, like acne because then we have some idea how to manage it. In the last 12 months, with people wearing masks much of the time, we’ve seen… Read More »
Dermal filler injections account for the vast majority of services that are popular today. Fillers correct the signs of aging that occur when the skin, bone, fatty tissue, and muscle become thin and loose. These products are also commonly used to add shape to various areas of the face, such as the lips, chin, jawline,… Read More »
When we discuss the signs of aging, we often start and end with the face. We think of aging as the development of wrinkles, undereye bags or dark circles, and jowls. As much as it would be nice if the signs of aging would limit their spread, they don’t. Therefore, we cannot talk about facial… Read More »
When we reach a certain age, we may worry incessantly about the worry lines on our forehead. We may try to minimize the intensity of our facial expressions so that we don’t worsen the lines around the outer edges of the eyes or deepen the creases around our nose and mouth. This is no way… Read More »