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 »
When the signs of aging become obvious, many people assume that they may be headed for a surgical facelift. A large percentage of plastic surgeons find this idea to be false, and facelifts are their bread-and-butter, so to speak. We have moved well beyond the days of extreme facial rejuvenation. Today, most people are interested… 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 »
At Advanced Laser Aesthetics in Chicago, our goal is to help patients find freedom from the dermatologic and cosmetic problems that cause frustration. As you may have guessed, we often use laser technology to do this. One of the platforms that we and our patients are excited about is the Focus Lens Array. This FDA-approved… Read More »
All Summer long, your skin may have felt plump and looked dewy with hydration. Now that we have traveled through Fall and are in Winter, you may be wondering what has happened to your skin. Naturally, the air becomes much drier as the temperature drops, even amidst rain and sleet and snow. When this happens,… Read More »
Hair loss has been a problem that has plagued humans for the ages. Throughout history, the primary approach to hair loss was to disguise it. Toupées and wigs were the norm and also the best option anyone had for displaying a beautiful head of hair. It was only in the mid-1900s when a clinical approach… Read More »
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