If you search for wrinkle or anti-aging skin treatments, you will likely see collagen mentioned in many aesthetic products and procedures. There is a good reason collagen is discussed so much when talking about aging skin. This protein is what gives your skin its soft, firm and supple appearance when you are younger, and it…
If you’re looking ahead to warmer weather and bringing out your Spring wardrobe, you may also be thinking about the redness that has developed on your skin, especially on your lower legs and ankles. Telangiectasia, or spider veins, is common in these areas but can develop anywhere. It is typically caused by weight fluctuations, hormones,…
Laser hair removal is quickly becoming one of the most popular aesthetic treatments for men and women of all ages to rid themselves of unwanted body hair. It is an excellent alternative to shaving, waxing and other inconvenient hair removal options. The procedure involves using pulses of laser light to kill hair follicles without damaging…
Most people are more than glad to get rid of acne once teenage years are long in the past. However, for a select few, acne continues into adulthood with no sign of abatement. The condition and the scar it leaves behind can impact aesthetics, but there are other considerations which should make you consider treatment.…
Capillaries and veins are both types of blood vessels in the circulatory system. At times these blood vessels appear close to the skin surface and become visible. They will vary in shape, size, and volume. Aging, genetics, and sun-damaged skin could be causes to the visibility of these blood vessels. These blood vessels can burst…
As part of a modern day approach designed to transform a red, blotchy, sun-damaged complexion into a radiant one, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments represent gentle skin rejuvenation at its finest. Also referred to as a photofacial or “fotofacial,” an IPL procedure emits intense pulses of light that penetrate into the deeper layers of skin,…
