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 […]
In the past few years, we’ve heard about CoolSculpting so much that we may think we’ve heard a lot about CoolSculpting. The two are very different. This fat-reduction treatment can be an excellent solution for stubborn fat that isn’t responding to normal diet and exercise. However, we also have to say that there’s a catch. […]
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, […]
You know you want your skin to be smoother. You have grown weary of the whole shaving, plucking, or waxing routine. If the task of grooming unwanted hair were to magically disappear, you wouldn’t never long for it. Laser hair removal can make this happen for you. If you’ve been thinking about moving forward with […]
For the past several years, dermal filler treatment has been one of the most popular ways to accentuate youthfulness in the various parts of the face. The procedure is nonsurgical, virtually painless, and requires no downtime. No wonder so many people flock to their cosmetic dermatologist for anti-aging in a syringe. As beneficial as dermal […]
In the sea of dermal fillers and other injectables, we find many reasons to smile. More products means more opportunity to address cosmetic concerns with pinpoint accuracy. It is this accuracy that leads us to appreciate products like Belotero Balance alongside well-known fillers like Juvederm. Here, we discuss what this filler is and what it has […]
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 […]
Microdermabrasion. The term itself lends to the perception that this cosmetic dermatology treatment could be aggressive. In fact, the micro-abrasive technique is quite gentle. It is a far cry from the standard dermabrasion procedures that used to be common. In our St. Charles practice, microdermabrasion has helped many patients manage a variety of concerns, ranging […]
e’ve all heard jokes about that little thing called a “turkey neck.” While this term may describe loose skin beneath the chin, it is often a portrayal of what we know as the dreaded double chin. In medicine, the accumulation of fat beneath the jaw line is referred to as submental fullness. By any name, […]
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 […]
