Puffy eyes and bags under the eyes are common concerns, often surfacing as a result of aging, genetics, or even lifestyle choices. As we age, the tissues around our eyes naturally weaken, leading to the sagging of the lower eyelids and puffiness. This can happen due...
It seems like chemical peels have been around since the beginning of time. Ancient Egyptians used animal oils, salt and alabaster to aesthetically improve skin and treat skin conditions. Egyptian women also took “sour milk” baths so their skin would be...
The use of botulinum toxin has increased in dermatology over the years and is currently the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. In 2002, onabotulinumtoxinA was approved for the treatment of glabella lines (those lines formed when you frown...
We all put tremendous stress on our hair. We expose our hair to hair dryers, hot curlers, hair color and highlights, hair straighteners, chemical-laden cosmetics and ultraviolet light (UV) from the sun. All of these elements can cause hair to become dry, brittle and...
Glabella lines, often referred to as the dreaded “11s,” are the short parallel vertical lines found between the eyebrows and extending up the central forehead for a centimeter or so. They are often the first lines to appear on the forehead, even as early as one’s...
