Between your cosmetic procedures, don’t forget about everyday ways to fight aging. You probably hear some of the more common tips again and again, such as wear sunscreen and don’t smoke. But one tip you may not have thought of as anti-aging: flossing. Flossing daily isn’t just good for your smile—it may help fight the […]
Schedule Your Complimentary Skin Care Consultation with our Esthetician, Marlene, today to find out about which options are right for you. The Obagi Condition & Enhance System is the essential component to improving the overall results of your facial rejuvenation procedure. This system contains a proven therapeutic combination that works at a cellular level to […]
The U.S. FDA gave clearance last month to a new drug used in sclerotherapy, the cosmetic treatment of varicose and spider veins. Asclera, also known as polidocanol, is injected into the targeted vein, causing damage to the cell lining and then vein closure. “Asclera is indicated for the treatment of small types of varicose veins […]
According to a complaint filed in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, Obagi Medical Products is being sued by its founder and former owner Dr. Zein Obagi, alleging that Obagi Medical interfered with the distribution of a new line of anti-aging products developed by Dr. Obagi for his current company, ZO Skin Health. Apparently, the […]
Remember the old saying, “beauty is only skin-deep”? According to new research, the scientific truth may be quite the opposite. Your appearance may be an accurate indicator of your health and potential after all, according to results of the study: “Perceived age as clinically useful biomarker of ageing: cohort study.” Danish researchers measured the perceived […]
An NBC news affiliate in Texas reports that more men are seeking cosmetic procedures because they want to prolong their careers and remain competitive in the job market. The reality is that women make up the vast majority of cosmetic surgery patients, but we could see a shift. In fact, maybe we should see a […]
California has its fair share of workaholics, so we spend plenty of time caring for patients who present stress-related skin problems. Pimples, dry skin, and pronounced lines are all characteristic signs. If you there were preexisting skin problems, stress will only makes the situation worse. It’s because our bodies are reacting to external challenges. Stress […]
The Visia Complexion Analysis System does! This high-tech photography system gives you and your doctor a closer look at your skin. Using ultraviolet and polarized light, it looks deep into the skin to show things happening underneath that can’t be seen with the naked eye or even a magnifying glass. The machine takes two photos […]
During the current economic slump, permanent makeup has emerged as an excellent alternative for people to enhance their looks on a budget. Permanent makeup artists create the illusion of bold features. They embed colored pigment into the skin to create perfectly shaped eyebrows, enhance the eyelids with permanent eyeliner, or create the illusion of […]
In the United States, it seems that many drugs become hugely popular for uses that were never intended; such is the case with Allergan’s new eyelash enhancement drug, Latisse. The hot new eyelash enhancer was born out of a group of medications called topical prostaglandins, drugs frequently used to decrease intra-ocular pressure in glaucoma patients. […]