Micro-injections: Promising Treatment for Hair Loss in Women and Men I want to let you know about a new treatment for hair loss! Micro-injections in the scalp to stop hair loss and grow new hair. I am very excited about helping my patients with this new treatment. Hair loss not only affects how you look […]
Actinic Keratosis: What is it & How Can it be Treated?
Actinic Keratoses are the most common skin precancer Actinic Keratoses (AKs) generally appear after the age of 40 on people with fair skin, blue or green eyes, or those who freckle or burn in the sun. AKs are also more common on people who live closer to the equator, regardless of skin type, as sun […]
Venous Lake on Lip
The cause of a venous lake is unknown, but if you have one on your lip you just want it gone! It is a soft macule or papule, usually blue or purple in color, and it often appears on the lip. It is a harmless growth and does not require treatment. It can be destroyed […]
Facial Rejuvenation
Sculptra is a biostimulatory filler – it stimulates your body to produce collagen and elastin in the area it is injected. This reinforces your skin’s inner structure that has been lost over time and restores facial volume. Made of poly-L-lactic acid, Sculptra can last up to two years – much longer than hyaluronic acid fillers. […]
BBL HERO: Before and After
BBL is the most powerful intense pulsed light device approved by the FDA. A BBL HERO light treatment goes after all the signs of aging skin and sun damage: dark spots, spider veins and redness, and irregular texture. BBL HERO works on most skin types. It’s comfortable, gentle and a very quick procedure because […]
Fraxel Laser vs. CO2 Laser Treatments
What is the Difference Between Fraxel Lasers vs CO2 lasers? I was recently asked about the strength of a Fraxel laser vs CO2 laser. CO2 lasers have always been the best choice for fine lines, deeper wrinkles and acne scars. They remove tissue (ablate) resulting in some tightening as well. Fraxel is a brand of […]
A Melanoma Grew Large During Quarantine
Back in January, I posted to social media this photo of my patient who developed a big melanoma during quarantine. After hunkering down for months, she finally went to get her hair done and her hairdresser alerted her to the growth. She came to see me immediately in December and the biopsy I did showed […]
View Recording of RHA Collection Virtual Event
Did you miss my Virtual Event? No worries. A recording is on my YouTube channel. When you watch, you’ll learn more about the RHA Collection of fillers. I tell you about this Swiss-made filler and I also treat patients, like Victoria in this photo, with RHA in the video. Do you love fillers, but want […]
Festoon Update
Earlier I posted a video of the CO2 CoolPeel laser treatment to reduce the festoons under my eyes. Now with these photos, you see what I looked like pre and post-procedure. Festoons appear below the “eye bags” as a mound or bump around the cheekbones. Or, a festoon could be sagging skin or folds of […]
CoolPeel CO2 Laser Treatment for Festoons
Do you have festoons? I do. They are below the “eye bags,” a swollen area appearing as a mound or bump around the cheekbones. Or, a festoon could be sagging skin or folds of skin above the cheek. Festoons can be genetic and often get worse with aging, sun exposure, or smoking unless you seek […]
