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Revive tired eyes with SkinMedica's proven anti-aging serums

SkinMedica has the solution for aging eyes that you'll fall in love with this February.

The delicate tissue around the eyes is the first to show signs of aging over time. SkinMedica's exclusive anti-aging eye serums - TNS Illuminating Eye Cream®, TNS Night Eye Repair™ and Uplifting Eye Serum - will renew, refresh and repair maturing eyes.

The elegant SkinMedica solutions are formulated to enhance skin's appearance and reduce visible signs of aging - virtually lifting the effects of time when added to any daily skin care routine.

TNS Illuminating Eye…

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Prepare your skin before your next big event.

The Los Angeles based dermatologist and official dermatologist for the judges and contestants on the past season finale of ABC's Dancing With the Stars shares how you can prepare your skin for a big event.

The pressure to look our best before a special event can wreak havoc on our skin - often resulting in embarrassing blemishes and dull, tired-looking skin. Stress causes the body to increase production of the stress hormone "cortisol" which causes the skin's oil glands to kick into overdrive, increasing oil production that can cause stress-related acne - even…

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SkinMedica's "Essential Anti-Aging System" packs a powerful skin rejuvenating punch

As skin ages, elasticity decreases, fine lines and age spots start to appear and overall skin tone fades, losing its youthful glow.

SkinMedica's "Essential Anti-Aging System" can help.

With a one-two punch against genetic, hormonal and environmental factors that wreak havoc on the skin over time, SkinMedica's proven solution will help fight the signs of time. Its clinically proven Essential Anti-Aging System contains restorative ingredients that work below the skin's surface to regenerate the health of the skin, combining the anti-aging TNS Essential…

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What's the best way to improve skin texture and smoothness?

Exfoliation. Skin exfoliation is a natural process associated with the constant regeneration of skin cells in the epidermis. Skin cells generate in the deepest layer of the epidermis, move toward the surface, shed invisibly, and the cycle continues. This natural process of skin exfoliation slows down with age. Babies renew their cells every 14 days, teenagers every 21-28 days, middle-aged adults every 28-42 days and it takes up to 50 days to renew cells by age 50 or older.

The best way to improve skin texture and smoothness is by accelerating this natural process of…

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Sun damage and how to treat it.

Photoaging refers to the damage that is done to the skin from prolonged exposure, over a person's lifetime, to UV radiation. Sun freckles (also known as liver spots, although they have nothing to do with the liver), irregular pigmentation and dilated blood vessels (often referred to as "broken" blood vessels) are some examples. Other examples of photoaging include fine lines and laxity from the loss of elastic fibers and healthy collagen.

To understand the difference between photoaged vs non-photoaged skin, look no further than your arms and chin. Notice how the…

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What can I do about brown spots and uneveness?

Hyperpigmentation is the medical term used to describe the condition in which certain areas of the skin become darker. Hyperpigmentation is often the result of sun exposure but other common causes are hormones, especially hormonal changes due to pregnancy or the pill. Genes are also factors in determining how likely you are to get brown spots. For example, olive complexions are more predisposed to pigmentation. There's also PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) which is caused by injury to the skin. Acne and eczema are common culprits for PIH.

There are a couple of…

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Post Procedure care

Optimal care during the recovery of a procedure allows for better post-procedure results. Post-procedure skin requires special care in order to minimize negative reactions and heal quickly. It is imperative for providers to optimize the healing during this phase.

One of the ways I do this is by recommending SkinMedica's TNS products following surgeries and laser procedures. These products have a unique human growth factor solution that plays a crucial role in skin tissue growth and repair.

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What should I look for in an Aesthetician?

Aestheticians can play an essential role in maintaining and improving the health of the skin. Since each patient is unique, I often stress the importance of cultivating a long term relationship in order to maximize the effectiveness of treatments. The first step is finding one you love. Here are five qualities everyone should look for:

  • Knowledge - She should have a thorough understanding of conditions, procedures, medications, products, ingredients and all things dermatological.
  • Communication Skills - She should be able to understand …

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If I could use only one anti-aging product, what should it be?

Sunscreen.

I'm still troubled by the number of my patients that don't use an adequate amount of sun protection. Even if it's cloudy and you are running one quick errand, you still need sunscreen. Consider these lesser-known facts:

  • Windows (e.g. automobile) will not protect you. Windshields are laminated for safety reasons and filter most UV radiation. However side and rear windows allow as much as 79% of UV radiation to pass through1. UV radiation also passes through…

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What is Thermage?

Thermage is a non-invasive treatment that applies radiofrequency energy to the skin. It works by heating the deeper dermis and subcutaneous layers to tighten existing collagen and tissue and stimulate new collagen production.

Thermage products permit me to lift, tighten and contour in a way that nothing else currently can. Just one session is all it takes to see significant results in my patients. And best of all, there is NO down time.

It's commonly used on the face to smooth out wrinkles and renew facial contours. It's also an excellent solution for cellulite and…

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