Kevin L. Smith, MD, FACS; Plastic Surgeon, Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, NC
Men often don’t mind confessing to their age—or looking it, for that matter. But at any age, men want to appear vigorous and healthy, not run down and tired. That’s where a good skincare routine comes in.
Long gone is the stigma of women’s-only skin care—in fact, a recent NPD Men’s Grooming Consumer Report shows that nine out of ten men over the age of 18 use a grooming product (including facial and body skin care). And while a man’s…
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Choosing the Right Skin Care for Men
Skin Sense: What Factors Impact our Skin?
Sarah A. Haydel, MD; Dermatologist, Haydel Dermatology, Houma, LA.
Every day, we make decisions on behalf of our skin: How to protect it, how to care for it and how to treat it. The skin is also faced with numerous challenges, starting with external factors we encounter every day—like sun exposure and pollution—and lifestyle decisions we make that can contribute to the aging process.
The biggest way that external factors affect the skin is through the breakdown of collagen. Think of youthful skin as a hard mattress: It contains strong collagen…
Preserve Your Procedure with At-Home Care
Anita Saluja, MD; Dermatologist, MIMA Dermatology, Melbourne, FL
In the dermatological field, modern technology has afforded us the ability to affect real change in a patient’s skin with just one in-office procedure. But the treatment doesn’t stop at the office. When patients expand the treatment protocol to include proper at-home care, they not only play a role in their overall outcome but can enhance their results, as well.
As I often tell my patients, it’s important to remember that cosmetic or anti-aging treatments are first and…
Taking it Off: Laser Hair Removal
Craig F. Teller, MD; Dermatologist and Co-Owner, Bellaire Dermatology Associates, Houston, TX
Laser hair removal remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the country, and for good reason: This non-invasive procedure offers the benefits of minimal downtime and little discomfort—plus, almost anyone is a viable candidate.
For many patients, laser hair removal grants them daily convenience; in fact, the most common requests for this procedure in my practice come from women who are tired of shaving their underarms, legs and bikini area or…
Hot Holiday Procedures for Healthier Skin
Kevin L. Welch, MD; Dermatologist, Chairman Dermatology and Laser Center, Medical Center Clinic, Pensacola, FL
One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is the ability to make my patients look and feel better about themselves. And with the current advancements in cosmetic dermatology, I can deliver these positive results in less time. Especially during the busy and hectic holiday season, patients want treatments that deliver noticeable results with little downtime.
One of the most frequently requested procedures is the neurotoxin injection, otherwise known as…
For the Love of Lasers
Richard Fitzpatrick, M.D.; Dermatologist, GBK Cosmetic Laser Dermatology, San Diego, California; Founder, SkinMedica
I met my first laser in 1962 as a freshman at Princeton University, and as soon as I started playing with the then-brand-new argon laser in physics class, I was instantly fascinated by the fact that you could concentrate a beam of energy so perfectly. Although no one had any idea how to use this innovation at the time, I immediately saw the…
Collagen: The Youth Protein
Think of collagen like a thick rope similar to those found on ships. The strands are tightly intertwined and strong, which helps it keep its form. Over time, the individual fibers begin to break, the rope frays and it begins to lose its strength. In our skin, collagen literally plays a supporting role, lending structure to the skin, and maintaining its smooth, line-free, youthful appearance.
A protein that occurs naturally in most animals, collagen is the primary connective tissue found in the skin, muscles and tendons—and makes up the framework for all soft tissues. But…
Read MoreThe power of pairing procedures and skin care
If you’re thinking about a cosmetic procedure such as laser resurfacing or even surgery, those few hours you spend in the doctor’s office are just a small part of your journey to beautiful skin. The process of skin rejuvenation is a long one, and it starts with solid skin care. But proper skin care is not a single product—it’s a comprehensive regimen combined with healthy habits. When these align, it’s possible to reverse signs of aging, improve symptoms of sun damage and even prevent future skin damage from occurring. The ultimate goal is to find the right…
Read MoreEven more reasons to use a retinoid
Few skin care ingredients have been as extensively studied—and proven—as retinoids, and these vitamin A derivatives have skin benefits that range from improvement in visible signs of aging to reduction in acne.
The brainchild of dermatologist Albert Kligman, MD, tretinoin (the active ingredient in Retin-A) was first introduced as an acne treatment in the early 1970s. But when researchers noticed improved skin firmness and a reduction in fine lines and wrinkles in acne study…
Read MoreA closer look at antioxidants
In recent years, doctors and researchers alike have come to believe in the free radical theory of aging. You’ve likely heard of free radicals as well, and it’s important to understand these chemical particles before delving into more about antioxidants.
Free radicals are unstable molecules that seek out electrons in our bodies and in our skin. Free radicals are the byproducts of our bodies’ oxygen-driven energy system, and they steal electrons from cells and collagen, in turn degrading and corroding our cells, which causes aging changes both within and on the…
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