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Don’t you wish skin had a reset button? Just press it and go back to the pristine skin of childhood. We know we won’t ever capture that beautiful baby-faced look, but we also know it’s possible to get improvement. We can give patients a youthful glow, minimize their fine lines and wrinkles, and improve their…

I cannot even begin to tell you how often I hear “I have Rosacea” and I immediately want to say, “No you don’t”. Some of them may have it, after all it does affect more than 16 million Americans, but redness in skin is not automatically rosacea. Most of my patients who claim to have…

Body hair…not a fan. Shaving…not a fan. Waxing, also, Not. A. Fan. When I was about 23 years old, laser hair removal was becoming more and more of a popular option for reducing unwanted hair. In its infancy, it was considered a luxury treatment, and was quite expensive. Laser treatment chains like American Laser Centers…

When patients come in for a consultation, I always go over their current skincare routine.  When I hear that they are using retail products, I usually have two things to say. First, I congratulate them on having a skincare routine. Next, I ask them if they’ve seen a change in their skin since they’ve started…

What your Patient is thinking: I did my homework, and I wrote down my questions. I made an appointment and now I’m in my initial consultation for the newest hottest trend in skincare as described by (insert Celebrity of the week). I’m stoked that this will give me perfectly glowing skin. This is going to…

“Mommy you have dirt on your face!” My son said that to me when he was about two years old. I proceeded to find the nearest mirror only to discover that virtually overnight I had developed a particularly ugly patch, in a not-so-lovely shade of brown, making its way across my cheek. I remember when…

Every good medical aesthetician will tell you that you can’t do it alone! Let me tell you a little bit about Scarlet my newest ride or die BFF. She and I have become pretty close since meeting in March 2019. She is tall, slender, and attractive, but she does have quite the mean streak! Despite…

Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from environmental damage caused by oxidation. This is a very basic definition, and may not get the point across to patients, so you’ll need to explain it in terms they can understand. Using real life examples can help bridge the gap. Try something like this: “Have you ever cut…

Lately I’ve gotten a TON of inquiries about acne. In both the Med-Surg Master and Med-Surg Medical Skin Care Programs, I take an in-depth look at acne, and I really get into the details of different treatment options and who they work best for. This post is only meant to provide a basic overview of…