People with rosacea know how it affects their face. There’s flushing, redness, pimples and pustules, and dilated blood vessels. Their eyes may show a thickening. And there’s likely to be swelling, especially of the nose (photo). Treatments for rosacea aim to control these signs and symptoms. Some are more effective than others; but it’s unclear… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Scarring is a primary concern among people with acne. It’s estimated that up to 95% of acne suffers develop some degree of scarring on their face. We know that people we meet tend to focus more on facial scars. Those with scars are less likely to be considered attractive, confident, happy, healthy, and successful. They… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

What defines a beautiful eye? Your upper eyelid is more attractive if it lacks excessive skin and is neither hollowed nor bulging. Attractive eyelids have a visible crease, making them appear larger and more youthful. The lower eyelid should not show baggy skin (photo). In addition, it’s about symmetry. Noticeable imbalances are distracting. By the time we reach… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Meet Alicia. She’s 35-years-old and has neck lines (neck rings), which she was told were inherited from her mom’s side of the family. In fact, these lines tend to be a family trait and can develop early in some people. They never bothered her too much until she hit 30. Then, the neck rings became… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Hi, I’m Tiffany. Until last year I had perfect skin. Then, I noticed a small dark spot on my upper right cheek. Over time, the spot spread onto the bridge of my nose. Now, I check my skin from all different angles in various lights and mirrors. I’m panicked! Mom told me that her mom,… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Frequently on the Aesthetic Dermatology and Skin Cancer: Jeffrey H. Binstock, M.D. website we caution readers to be careful when selecting the provider who will use fillers and other injectables on your face. But how do you judge competency and experience? Certainly, you can ask friends, but generally their experience is anecdotal—limited to just one… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Loss of volume in the temple areas of the face contributes to a gaunt and wasted appearance. Fortunately, dermal fillers such as hyaluronic acid (HA) can counteract this loss of volume to achieve a more balanced and youthful appearance. For themples, only the most experienced aesthetic dermatologists can skillfully combine the best filler for you… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Meet George. He is 55-years old and really enjoys his time in the sun. George came to the office complaining about scaly discolored areas of skin on his face—each less than an inch across. George also pointed to a slightly discolored rash on his skin that showed some redness and puffiness and generally looked irritated. George… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

The most important question for people considering midface volume correction is, “Have others been satisfied with the results, and would you agree to treatment again?” In this study, researchers report that the answer, for a majority, is “yes.” However, one factor significantly affects the “yes” response. And it requires consideration by everyone thinking about facial… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting®) is a proven method for body contouring. The mechanism behind the action of this procedure and its effectiveness have been discussed on this website. Essentially application of cold temperatures triggers fat cell death followed by slow digestion by white blood cells. Of course, observable changes and the patient’s satisfaction with those changes are not… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more