Try as we may, we simply are not able to see ourselves as we really are. At least, not after the age of 30. We latch on to one thing, that may or may not be there, and miss the other thing that is crying out for attention. But whether we are able to pin-point the “something’s different” and know, with certainty, just what it is, we usually do know...

In 2002, BOTOX shined a beacon of light on a brand new era of miracle, anti-aging products and procedures.  Out of the darkness of costly and painful surgical facelifts and less expensive, but ineffective, creams and lotions and potions promising youth and vitality for your aging skin, here was the real deal. Verifiable, indisputable and non-invasive results for diminishing or erasing lines and wrinkles, lifting brows and so much more. And, of course, the fabulous facial fillers...

Do you want to hear something absolutely amazing about “aging?” It only happens to other people! Now how did we get so lucky? Easy. We see ourselves every single day. But what if you didn’t look into the mirror for three or four years? Then you take a peek. Quick! – what do you see? A slightly startled face staring back at you, wondering.“When did that frown line grow so deep? My lips look so much thinner and I never even noticed the hollows in my cheeks. What...

When it comes to the one product that has granted more wishes and answered more prayers, BOTOX rules. The #1 sign of premature aging, the woeful wrinkle, is diminished or disappears. Like the magic of a mini brow-lift, hooded eye lids open wide. And the down-turned corners of our lips, once more, have something to smile about. Cosmetic dermatology truly is an art and a science. And with BOTOX, the science has performed beautifully. But making the...

Long, luxurious locks of hair have always been considered one of a woman’s sexiest, most desirable attributes. Even men have discovered the captivating quality of the curl. But as we discussed, last week, hair can also be a source of considerable embarrassment and cosmetic concern. Facial hair for women, back hair for men, any hair that appears in the wrong place at the wrong time is deemed “unwanted” and targeted for removal. Fortunately, modern medical technology has provided many ways...

Sometimes, when talking about beauty and skin care and conditions and treatments and on and on, there are subjects that are very difficult to discuss. Sometimes those subjects are of great importance; often, of great concern. Unwanted body hair, for women and men, is one of those subjects. So – let’s talk. For women, the unwanted hair is usually facial; for men, it might be hair on their backs or ears or even an over-abundance of chest or arm hair. Everyone reacts differently to their perception of...

Restylane – the facial filler that changed everything. Look years younger, instantly. No surgery. No painful recovery. No staples or tubes. No lost work time. The standard procedure, for all the fillers, is the same. A series of small injections are administered below the surface of the skin. Depending upon the number of areas treated – the lips, under eyes, nose-to-mouth and mouth-to-chin areas being the most popular – the...

“Be careful what you wish for” can, sometimes, be wise and worldly advise. But even better, sometimes, if we really get lucky, we may actually find “everything we wished for…and MORE!” Did somebody just say, “BOTOX?” BOTOX cosmetic, originally intended to correct the optical disorder commonly known as  “cross-eyes,” has been the veritable Fountain of Youth of the cosmetic dermatology industry, since 2002. Relax, release, and get rid of wrinkles...

Beauty may be in the eyes of the beholder, but it’s always more than skin deep. In fact, despite of the effectiveness of today’s topical skin creams and lotions, when it comes to dramatic, instant and long lasting results, it takes more than moisturizers and hydrating creams, toners, surface scrubs or masques. It takes the combination of visual Art and 21st century Science. And the Science of the 21st century has introduced break-through procedures that have changed everything. When BOTOX exploded into the cosmetic dermatology offices, lines formed from the treatment room to...

Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse – the fabulous cosmetic fillers. The very names bring beautiful images to mind. Restful…pearlescent…youthful…radiant. Lingering still. Perhaps, forever. OK, let’s talk. Since Cleopatra first lined her eyes deep with mystery, well, actually it was Henna, women have searched for, learned and mastered the art of looking beautiful and of accepting the natural aging process, but not the loss of beauty, style, or the youthful appearance of...