Knowledge is power. This statement can be true in numerous different situations, including how you address aging skin. The more you know about the ways your skin and face may change with age, and why, the more capable you are of managing your beauty regimen adequately. In a recent post, we discussed one of the three critical aspects of aging, the development of dynamic wrinkles. Here, we move on to the second: volume loss. What Volume Loss Looks Like The skin is not the only part of the face and body to show the signs of aging. It is the skin that we notice, though, because it is the outermost ..read more

Comfortably reverse the signs of aging and achieve a more youthful appearance without downtime by using nonsurgical thermal skin tightening procedures. Targeted energy is used to heat deeper layers of skin, which stimulates collagen and elastin production, gradually improving skin texture and diminishes laxity (sagging). This controlled damage triggers a. wound response, encouraging the body to replenish or remodel old or damaged tissues. Fine lines are reduced, facial contours improved and overall skin quality reveals a much smoother and even complexion. Most patients see gradual and cumulati ..read more

As we age, hair changes. becoming less dense, more brittle, and harder to grow. As we age hair loses melanin which is why becomes gray or white. This is determined by genetics. Over the years, the hairline recedes. And, as is more common for men than women, baldness occurs. Still, for almost everyone, the hair growth cycle slows, resulting in a longer resting or telogen phase of the hair. At the same time changes in the hair follicle makes each individual strand of hair grow thinner and weaker. Hormonal shifts also decrease the production of sebum, the natural emollient the coats hair and make ..read more

We all expect to see a few lines and wrinkles on our skin at some point. That doesn’t mean that certain wrinkles don’t bother us. For many people, the most concerning creases are those that develop between the eyebrows. Glabellar lines, or frown lines, are the result of aging but they do a lot more than make us look older. Frown lines make us look angry. They can make us look unfriendly and may inhibit authentic social and professional interactions. It is possible to say farewell to frown lines. In our Spring Lake office, patients can choose to do so with Botox or with Xeomin. Here, we discuss ..read more

Many of the people who come to visit us are interested in either postponing or correcting common signs of aging. You know the ones we’re talking about, the crow’s feet that show how much you’ve laughed over the years, the frown lines that used to go away when you weren’t actually frowning. These and other age-related changes to facial appearance can be frustrating, to say the least. However common it is for people to seek treatment for these and other cosmetic concerns, there are still misconceptions about beauty and how to maintain it. “Maintenance.” This is the area in which we can go wrong ..read more

During this time of year, we can’t help but think about what’s to come. We also think about what has occurred in the previous months, and how the upcoming months will be different. After getting through a bustling holiday season, many people are ready for some pampering. What better way to do that than to visit your trusted dermatologist for a quick turnaround of your look? Cosmetic Treatments for a Younger-Looking Face and Body If you are interested in refreshing your look in some way but feel pressed for time (who doesn’t?), rest assured you only need about an hour or so to refresh, rejuvena ..read more