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 »
When we reach a certain age, we may worry incessantly about the worry lines on our forehead. We may try to minimize the intensity of our facial expressions so that we don’t worsen the lines around the outer edges of the eyes or deepen the creases around our nose and mouth. This is no way… Read More »
Laser hair removal is a popular treatment for reducing unwanted hair in various areas of the body. Common areas of focus include the arms, legs, back, bikini, and abdomen. Laser hair removal can be performed nearly anyplace you would like to be hair-free, including the ears, upper lip, head, and feet. To achieve the best… Read More »
Peeling is something that we typically associate with a bad sunburn. To peel after a sunburn is to know you’ve sustained some damage. This damage isn’t at a superficial level. It’s at the cellular level. So, while the sunburn and peeling are mildly irritating at the time they occur, the true effects of that photodamage… Read More »
The development of Mohs micrographic surgery has been a significant advancement in the treatment of skin cancer. We are proud to offer this option to patients of our Sarasota office. Mohs is a precision technique that was designed to minimize the removal of healthy skin without compromising outcomes. The procedure is now known as the… Read More »
The use of dermal fillers to correct the signs of aging has become the norm. We don’t see that changing anytime soon. In fact, we’ve seen an increasing number of adults express an interest in avoiding surgical procedures in recent months. This increase means that people who have never had dermal fillers before may now… Read More »
It is a well-known fact that we will all notice signs of aging at some point. It is also common knowledge that various plastic surgery procedures can be performed to rejuvenate areas in which the signs of aging cannot be disguised, such as the face. If we look at these two ends of the spectrum… Read More »