As we age, our body goes through numerous changes, and our face is no exception. Unfortunately, it can be frustrating to realize that the face that once looked youthful and vibrant is now starting to exhibit signs of aging. Understanding what exactly is happening to...
Sleep Wrinkles V. Expression Wrinkles If you are a side sleeper, you may have noticed new lines and wrinkles showing up on your face. When we sleep on our side, our faces are pressed into the pillow with our 8-10-pound head causing vertical creases. Over time, these...
April 4th is National Vitamin C Day, so it is the perfect time to highlight our favorite vitamin C products! First let’s discuss why we need to use a topical antioxidant like vitamin C. Our skin is constantly exposed to environmental insults; the most prominent of...
You’re turning 30! How could this be? You remember seeing "Aladdin" in the movie theaters. You lived la vida loca with Ricky Martin in 1999. You owned an iPod and it took 20 minutes to download a song on your dial-up connection. Kids these days have LTE data, Google...
You’re turning 40! How is that possible? You remember seeing "Jurassic Park" in the movie theaters. You used a VHS tape to record your favorite shows if you weren’t going to be home. Gwen Stefani was in No Doubt, and Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were the “it”...
By Marcela Ramirez, NP Not only do I get this question numerous times when I am seeing my cosmetic dermatology patients in Houston, but also at social gatherings--where I quickly become pretty popular once people find out what I do. How can one truly prevent certain...
…Are a sleek pair of summer ready legs. As we age, our legs feel the brunt of all the standing, dancing, walking we ever did, and little blue and purple webs start forming under the skin. Although perfect for Halloween, it’s not something that looks particularly great...
By Marcela Ramirez, MSN FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner We are very excited to have the newest hyaluronic acid (HA) filler, Juvéderm Vollure® XC, in our office! This new product is made by Allergan, the same company that brought you Botox® Cosmetic, Juvéderm®, Voluma®,...
You woke up today, went to wash your face and thought: “were these wrinkles and spots always here?...” It’s a question you know the answer to. You just don’t want to admit it. Yes, you’re getting older. Life comes with a cost: wrinkles, folds, spots, skin damage and...
