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What to Expect From Microneedling for Acne Scars
The days of acne breakouts are done - but that doesn’t mean you’re feeling confident about your skin. For many people, acne scars can be just as frustrating as acne itself. Acne scars can range in color and size, with many taking the shape of pockmarks and looking as red as an actual pimple. Sure, the breakouts are gone - but how can you get [...]
Introducing a New Alternative to the Brazilian Butt Lift
If you haven’t already heard, the Brazilian butt lift is the latest procedure taking the cosmetic world by storm. The Brazilian butt lift involves harvesting a patient’s own fat and injecting it into the buttocks, thus providing added volume and shape without the need for silicone butt implants. While the Brazilian butt lift might seem more simplistic, the truth is that the procedure does [...]
How Can I Improve My Jawline and Smooth My Neck?
Quick: What parts of the body tend to show your age first? If you guessed the jawline and the neck, you’re absolutely right. Since these areas have thinner skin than other places on your body, the jawline and neck are often the first places that show signs of aging. Add in the fact that our jawlines and necks are constantly using preventative movements (like talking, [...]
What Is Prejuvenation, and Why Should I Do It?
When it comes to anti-aging skincare, it seems as though “rejuvenation” is the latest buzzword. After all, there are tons of creams, serums, and exfoliants out there designed to rejuvenate and renew your complexion. But what if you don’t want to wait to get a complexion that stands up to the march of time? Then you, my friend, need to learn about “prejuvenation”. [...]
What Is the Difference Between Chemical and Physical Sunscreens?
Summer is right around the corner - but you don’t need a seasonal excuse to spend as much time as possible out in the sun. Whether you consider yourself a beach bum or a desert diva, you’ve been soaking up as much sunshine as you can. Not to bring your vibes down, but while you’re worshipping the sun, are you protecting your skin with sunscreen? [...]
How Does Thermage Work to Contour the Body?
You’ve worked hard to follow a healthy lifestyle – and you definitely want to show off all of your hard work. Unfortunately, skin laxity issues might be preventing you from really enjoying all of the time and effort you’ve put into keeping yourself healthy and fit. As we age, collagen levels break down, gravity begins to pull on the skin, resulting in looseness and sagging. [...]
What Treatment Prevents Sagging Skin?
Sagging skin is a natural part of the aging process - but that doesn’t mean you have to accept it. Whether you’ve noticed that you’ve lost elasticity in your skin or have crepe-y wrinkles across your chest and neck, there’s a treatment that can help you prevent and even reverse sagging skin: Thermage Body Shape! View Our Contouring Gallery Thermage Body Shape [...]
How to Reduce Pigmentation
Are you on the quest for a perfect complexion - but frustrated by pigmentation? Pigmentation - those brown and red spots that can appear on the skin - can be caused by many factors, like aging, the sun, and even exposure to environmental damage. While pigmentation seems like it appears out of nowhere, it can be extremely difficult to get rid of using over-the-counter products. [...]
Your Guide to Peels
If you’re in search of the perfect complexion, it’s time to introduce yourself to the power of peels. Peels come in all shapes and strengths, but their main purpose is clear: They’re designed to minimize your biggest complexion woes, including: Hyperpigmentation Melasma Fine lines Wrinkles Scars Uneven skin texture and tone At Total Dermatology in Irvine, CA, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nissan Pilest works [...]
How Can I Stop Looking So Tired?
Let’s face it - when life gets hectic, it can be hard to get a full night’s sleep. But even if you’re getting those precious 7 or 8 hours, you might be frustrated by the undereye shadows that seem to be a permanent fixture on your face. These dark shadows (also known as undereye hollows) can make you look tired and older, even if you’ve [...]