Not many people are a fan of needles, but microneedling – a minimally invasive procedure to improve a variety of skin problems – offers many benefits that far outweigh any barely noticeable discomfort. Dating back to ancient China, microneedling involves rolling tiny needles across the skin to stimulate the growth of collagen, a protein that… Continue reading Understanding Microneedling
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5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Skin
With festivities and family gatherings flooding the calendar from November through New Year’s, it’s easy to neglect our skin health during the busy holiday season. Thankfully, there are small steps you can take to ensure your skin stays aglow this year. I recommend the following five tips for achieving healthy holiday skin. Stop Drinking by… Continue reading 5 Tips for Healthy Holiday Skin
Restoring Aging Skin through the Powers of Collagen
Wrinkles are the outward sign of our skin’s underlying loss of collagen. As we get older, the collagen that supports our skin’s structure ebbs, and wrinkles settle in. For decades, dermatologists have sought ways to replenish collagen and erase wrinkles. Starting in the 1970s, doctors were able to use collagen from animals. Since then, we’ve… Continue reading Restoring Aging Skin through the Powers of Collagen
Microneedling: Experienced Hands Can Improve the Face
When it comes to microneedling, not all treatments are created equal, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. At-home devices won’t provide the same effects as an in-office treatment from a board-certified dermatologist. “Microneedling that delivers significant, long-lasting results is a medical treatment,” says board-certified dermatologist Tina Alster, MD, FAAD, a professor of dermatology at… Continue reading Microneedling: Experienced Hands Can Improve the Face