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Posts tagged "chemical peel"

How realistic are our expectations?

The list of our expectations from skin care products and procedures is l-o-o-o-n-g.  We want wrinkles and brown spots to disappear, skin become tighter and firmer, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes – GONE! 

How reasonable are our expectations?  When I start patients on a new skin care regimen I want them to be excited about it, but at the same time, I educate patients about WHAT they should expect from their skin care regimen, and WHEN the result will become noticeable. Expecting perfection is not realistic, expecting improvement is. Just as the…

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The beauty of right now!

When it comes to beauty…let’s face it, patience is usually not on our side. We want to see the result quickly and most preferably, right away. Of course, we understand that it does take time for certain products and/or treatments to work, sometimes weeks or often months. But what about now? Does anything improve the skin instantly?

The answer is yes, there are treatments that can fulfill the request: “I want my skin to look good NOW!”   My personal favorite is

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What you need to know about adult acne

June is Acne Awareness Month, so there’s no better time to take a closer look at adult acne. In my practice, I see women and men suffering from acne in their 20s, 30s, 40s and even 50s every day.

The acne cycle is the same at any age… Hormones prompt the oil glands to secrete oil, the pores get clogged with dead skin cells, bacteria cause the area to get red and inflamed, and you have a pimple. Teenage acne is due to the surge of hormones associated with puberty, and adult acne can be related to hormonal surges that occur with the menstrual cycle.

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What are the benefits of chemical peels for the treatment of skin discoloration?

Anyone who has had uneven, blotchy skin or a skin condition called melasma knows how challenging it is not only to treat these skin disorders, but to also prevent a recurrence.  Understanding the causes of skin discoloration is a great first step to correcting it.

Skin inflammation: Acne or any skin trauma such as a scratch or burn often leads to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), which can take weeks or even months to go away.

Melasma: Irregular patches of pigmentation are commonly caused by pregnancy, birth control pills,…

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Chemical peels offer minimally-invasive solution to facial rejuvenation for all skin types

The words "chemical peel" could make those unfamiliar with the procedure's benefits anxious; however, chemical peels are really just a form of exfoliation, a minimally-invasive and essential component of facial rejuvenation. Chemical peels optimize skin health and are beneficial for all skin types, skin colors and ages.

Peels help remove damaged outer layers allowing a fresh, new layer of skin cells to naturally emerge. This results in both a renewing and therapeutic experience for the patient. If this renewal process could be achieved for every organ in the body,…

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