Treatments to keep people looking good have always been popular – chemical peels, for instance, have been around in one form or another for thousands of years. But they have really become popular (and more and more common) in the past 30 years or so, with improvements on the process all the time. Are you… Read More »
You probably have a friend, coworker, or relative who has had Botox for cosmetic purposes. It is a very popular procedure and for good reason! Are you thinking that it might be time for your own Botox treatment? You might have some questions – here are 8+ things that you might not know about Botox! Why Botox?… Read More »
There are several reasons to choose Sarasota as a place to call home, even if only for part of the year. As a sunny location, Florida, in general, attracts people who love to be outdoors. They love to be on the water or on a beach with a tasty drink in hand. Every day is… Read More »
The signs of aging. We know they are going to appear at some point. And when they do, they just don’t seem to stop. This may be the nature of cosmetic aging but we are not powerless to manage our appearance as we age. If you are feeling the frustration of never-ending changes to the… Read More »
Over these past 18 months, we’ve had far greater concerns about health and wellness than most of us have had in our lifetimes. The persistence of the novel coronavirus has us living in the day-to-day to such an extent that, even now that we have vaccines available, many people are still forgetting about the value… Read More »
Spider veins may not be a serious health concern. However, they present enough of a cosmetic issue that most people who get them feel frustrated about it. Spider veins are like teeny tiny varicose veins. They form in clusters of blue and purple webs. We most often see them on the calves, ankles, and thighs.… Read More »
Nasolabial folds are the lines that develop around the nose and mouth. They begin at each side of the nose, near the nostril, and extend down toward the corners of the mouth. At first, when we see these lines, it is only when we are laughing and smiling. As the skin ages, though, nasolabial folds… Read More »
What is Maskne? Acne is a problem that affects millions of teens and adults, often without identifiable triggers. We like when we can understand the reason something happens, like acne because then we have some idea how to manage it. In the last 12 months, with people wearing masks much of the time, we’ve seen… Read More »
Dermal filler injections account for the vast majority of services that are popular today. Fillers correct the signs of aging that occur when the skin, bone, fatty tissue, and muscle become thin and loose. These products are also commonly used to add shape to various areas of the face, such as the lips, chin, jawline,… Read More »
When we discuss the signs of aging, we often start and end with the face. We think of aging as the development of wrinkles, undereye bags or dark circles, and jowls. As much as it would be nice if the signs of aging would limit their spread, they don’t. Therefore, we cannot talk about facial… Read More »