For many years, microneedling and cosmetic use of radiofrequency energy have been safe and effective treatment options to help regain a tighter and toned look of dull, sagging, or crepey skin. Both are non-invasive alternatives to surgical treatments and require no downtime or restrictions after each session. Microneedling creates small channels or grooves in the …
The holiday season is nearly over and, if you never got around to gifting yourself that beauty treatment you’d wanted, now is as good a time as any. Sure, we say we want to look our best before the holidays because we may be in dozens of pictures with friends and family. However, once this …
When you’re sitting on the shore or by a pool enjoying warming rays of sunshine, the last thing on your mind may be how the effects of a golden tan may show up on your skin decades from now. We hate to be a downer but it is our job to discuss how sun exposure …
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The signs of aging are not something most people look forward to. We imaging our skin looking smooth and radiant well into our adult years. The thing is, the skin is aged not only by our biology but by external factors as well. Primarily, the skin can be aged more quickly by the sun. We …
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Life looks quite a bit different now than it did at the beginning of the year, but that doesn’t mean you have to let your dermatologic needs go unattended. Many medical offices around the country have hit pause on in-person visits to prevent unnecessary exposure to COVID-19. However, Dr. Shondra Smith continues to serve patients …
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We all realize that our skin will show the signs of aging at some point in life. This knowledge can be empowering. It can nudge us to look for ways to promote healthy, resilient tissue. Here, we discuss a few skin care treatments that elevate your regimen beyond facial cleansing and moisturizing. Chemical peels and …
Why do I need to come back for additional treatments? This is a question many people have when they express a desire to improve something about their skin. In particular, we hear this from patients wanting to correct the signs of aging. Except for dermal fillers, there are very few, if any, modalities that can …
To be honest, there are several perks that come with age. At some point, we learn who we are, what we value, and where we can stand to improve. We make lasting relationships and build lifelong memories that make us smile when we most need to. While we can enjoy these many advantages of age, …
Summer will soon come to an end. When the temperatures slowly dip and the tanned skin begins to fade, many people notice the effects of those days at by the water or out in the sun. The UV exposure that we get now will only intensify in the years to come. For this reason, it …
With summer just around the corner and the heat quickly rising, many of us are thinking about how we can protect our skin from UV damage. For most adults, the real problem is that the damage they sustained years ago is making its way to the surface. We like to blame the natural aging process …
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