Historically, the primary solution for aging skin has been to lift it and trim it during facelift surgery. As technologies have continued to advance, though, more people are recognizing the value of nonsurgical modalities like laser skin resurfacing and light treatments. As devices have been developed and improved over time, studies have continued to follow… Read More »
As much as we have learned about skin cancer, this disease continues to occur at alarming rates. A skin cancer diagnosis may feel surprising and frightening, rightfully so. While we strongly encourage our patients to be mindful about their sun habits, not only for themselves but also for their children, we also want to offer… Read More »
Each year, approximately 200,000 new melasma diagnoses are made. This dermatologic condition is characterized by painless patches of hyperpigmentation. These patches or spots may look brown or greyish. Usually, they develop on areas of skin that are exposed to the sun; the chest, cheeks, nose, and the upper lip. The cause of melasma spots is… Read More »
There are times when we naturally expect to look tired; perhaps after an especially long or stressful day at work, or during the months of new parenthood. Whatever the reason, looking tired is more tolerable when there is one. When we have no way to explain why we look tired, there is a problem. At… Read More »
Human skin and the sun’s ultraviolet rays aren’t pals. That’s even more the case in a sunny place like Houston, where more days than not the sun is shining down. To protect from those UV rays, sunscreens today are a given. We know that if we’re going to be playing golf, swimming down on the… Read More »
For the past ten-plus years, doctors have turned to Botox to correct signs of aging such as worry lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet. Most adults know that a few injections can visibly refresh their face. Botox is well-known for being safe and convenient and for temporarily reducing muscle contractions around the eyes and on… Read More »
If that pink butterfly that was once everything you wanted is now completely out of sync with who you are, you may be distracted by it in the worst possible way. Tattoos are highly personal and often chosen based on where one is at a particular moment in time. When the tattoo no longer serves… Read More »
Recently, former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres revealed that she had received some unexpected and frightening news: the mole she had been ignoring was melanoma skin cancer. In an interview discussing her diagnosis, Torres stated that the cancerous growth was a “big spot” that she had simply never paid attention to. It was new in the… Read More »
Terms like “chemical peel” and “skin resurfacing” may sound incredibly harsh, as if you would need to take weeks off from work and prepare yourself for an uncomfortable recovery. This isn’t the case at all. Misperceptions about chemical peel treatment could keep you from one of the best things you can do for your skin.… Read More »
People fixate on wrinkles when they think their facial skin is showing its age. But of equal, maybe even greater, importance is the loss of volume. As our collagen production drops, so does the underlying support for areas such as our cheeks and the area around the mouth. When comparing two photos of a person… Read More »
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