If you've been thinking about getting plastic surgery, it can be difficult to find the best option for you. Many people have preconceived notions about what a facelift is and what it can accomplish. The truth is that a facelift is a great way to rejuvenate your...
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...
I have a confession: I am an antioxidant addict, but more on that in a minute. You see working in the cosmeceutical industry for over 8 years means you pick up valuable tidbits of knowledge that shape your own at-home skincare regimen. Our providers and lead doctors...
Most of us don’t have unlimited funds to spend on our anti-aging treatments. With that in mind, I’d like to suggest some tips to make your money go further. I’m going to focus on my trifecta of the three things virtually all of us can benefit from to fight facial...
If you’ve ever visited a dermatologist office, you will know retinoids is one of the best anti-aging secrets out there. Why do those of us in the dermatology field like them so much? And why should you use them? Read on for all the details and learn about our...
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...
