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    What once was a secret to the stars has now become mainstream, as the demand for facial fillers and unrealistic beauty expectations become more widely popular thanks to social media trends and beauty influencers. We’ve seen a growing number of patients from all walks of life running to their local beauty experts to treat any and every issue, and rightfully so. It’s no secret that fillers can help make a huge difference in one's overall appearance. One of the driving fa

When we hear the word Botox, many of us associate it with all of its anti-aging benefits, however, there are multiple uses for this magic serum that goes beyond the traditional uses for Botox. In more recent years, there has been an increase in medical use for Botox, treating conditions that medication alone may not help. Hyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating in the underarms, palms and sides of the feet. This condition is quite common with at least 2-3% of

When we think about skin aging, prevention should be the first thing on our to-do list. As the fountain of youth may still be a myth, the magical number in which the aging process begins is very real, and that’s 29. At or around this time, the aging process begins. Collagen fibers begin to lose elasticity and the hyaluronic acid in our skin starts to decrease. Acting as the building blocks and foundation for our skin, this decrease of collagen and hyaluronic acid leads to the early signs

Throughout our lives, we find ourselves in a constant rotation of appointments, whether it be for a checkup, a new haircut or a fresh manicure. Some of these come around like clockwork and we make sure that we have it set in our schedule to help with maintenance and upkeep. But one appointment we tend to neglect is the one with our esthetician. When we get a facial, we’re giving our skin some well needed TLC, helping improve the appearance of our skin and improve our overall health and we

The beauty of healthy, glowing skin is that it never goes out of style. Many believe that good skin care and an excessive amount of water is the end-all-be-all for healthy skin. However, being mindful of the food we ingest can have a direct effect on the look and feel of our skin People that suffer from acne, breakouts and other problematic skin conditions have added the “clear skin diet’ into their daily lives as an extra step in their rigorous skin care routine. This 6 week, low-f

As much as we hate to admit it, more than half of us neglect to care for our skin and address its’ specific needs. Having a morning skincare routine that is customized to your unique issues can make all the difference in your skin for years to come. At night, skincare routines sometimes get overlooked as some of us may be a little “too tired” to wash the day away or believe that a daytime skincare routine is enough. But in reality, a combination of a great morning and night sk

Back acne, popularly known as “bacne”, is one of the most common, yet rarely discussed skin diseases that affect individuals of all ages, and yes, that means beyond puberty years. Whether the case is mild with the occasional breakout or severe with cystic acnes spots, bacne can be uncomfortable, annoying and, overall, embarrassing. In order for us to figure out how to treat bacne, we must first discuss how and why back acne occurs. Just like acne of the face and chest, back acne has

Like many things in this world, we know that overindulging in all of the good things in life is never a good idea. Whether it be chocolate, company, even the sun, could realistically have negative effects on our overall health and wellbeing. Throughout the cold months, we anticipate warm summer days and basking in the sun to achieve that perfect bronzy glow but how many of us tend to unintentionally take it overboard? We all have heard about the dangers of overexposure to the sun and skin can

If you have yet to jump on the self-tanning bandwagon, we can safely assume you’re potentially living under a rock. We get it, maybe self-tanning isn’t really your “thing”. Perhaps you prefer a natural glow from the sun or, alternatively, a tanning bed. No judgment here, however, it’s our duty to inform you about all the dangers of overexposure to UV light and the benefits that come with self tanners. When it comes to overexposure to the sun or fake and baking in a