There is probably no bigger temptation in life than squeezing or popping a bump on our skin. It’s practically irresistible, even though everyone from our mom to our dermatologist warns us about the dangers of pinching our zits – they can become infected, they can spread, they can scar. But nowhere is the “don’t squeeze” […]
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You’ve probably been hearing about it and wondering if UltraShape could be a treatment option for you. So here’s a brief Q&A about this popular new procedure. Take a look, and then call us for more information or to make an appointment: (210) 692-3000 or (210) 370-9995. Q: What is UltraShape? A: It’s a non-invasive
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We have had patients who’ve gotten a shingles vaccination and yet still had a shingles outbreak. We encourage them to come in quickly so that we can diagnose and treat the disease to help make sure it causes as little pain and discomfort as possible. But the point is, it’s more than disappointing when we
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In between those years when you unwisely lay out in the sun unprotected, and the age where you start wearing SPF 30 under your clothing, you might think you can safely spend the day sunbathing at the beach as long as you apply sunscreen. Not really. “No safe or healthy way to tan.” That’s the
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If you grew up being told that your pimples would go away as soon as you got out of your teenaged years, well, it’s a nice idea. It’s just not exactly the truth. What other fibs have you been told about your acne problems? Keep reading and find out. When your teenaged acne grows up
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Today’s dermal injections can improve your appearance in ways you may not realize. Fillers and Botox can leave your skin looking smoother, tighter and years younger – but that’s not all. Discover four more reasons you shouldn’t fear the needle: Smooth fine lines in delicate areas Belotero Balance is hyaluronic acid filler that has smaller
The sight of a needle should make you really happy. Here’s why. Read More »
The bad news is: cellulite, the dimples and bumps we see when our fat is divided into tiny pockets in the skin, is nearly unavoidable. It appears when collagen fibers that bind fat to our skin stretch and tear, allowing our fat cells to expand. That dimpled, puckered-looking skin has long been considered impossible to
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For those of us who live where it’s cold and rainy or snowy in the winter, the season can be responsible for attacks of dry, itchy and very uncomfortable skin. But for the 7.5 million Americans who live with psoriasis, itchy winter skin can be a sign of a flare-up of their condition. Could you
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You come home from a great dinner in a brand new outfit, head to toe. And while you’re getting ready for bed, you notice that your wrist and both your ears are itching. You wonder if you somehow ate something you might be allergic to. In this imaginary scenario, when you wake up in the
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All of us who had the varicella-zoster virus (chicken pox) as children may remember how unpleasant it was. And we probably thought we’d paid our dues, so to speak, by suffering through the fever, itchy sores, even scars and secondary infections that were part of the chicken pox experience for many of us. But there’s
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