The New Year is perfect for a fresh start, including your skin! Whether you’re looking to get rid of some pesky wrinkles or you want to try a new skincare routine, seeing a dermatologist can help you achieve your skincare goals. Are you still unsure of where to begin? Here are some dermatology tips to […]
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Emotional Wellness Month: Using Plastic Surgery To Enhance Your Emotional Wellbeing
October is celebrated as Emotional Wellness Month, and for a good reason. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we should strive for balance in both areas. Unfortunately, our fast-paced, stress-filled lives often neglect our emotional needs. This is where plastic surgery comes in. Contrary to popular belief, plastic surgery is not […]
The Surprising Difference Between Dermatologists and Estheticians
Dermatologists and estheticians are two types of skin care professionals who are often confused for one another. Both professions are based on the study and application of cosmetics and skincare products, but that’s where the similarities end. Dermatologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating skin diseases and conditions. They specialize in the […]
Easy Ways to Get and Keep Your Best Skin
As we prepare for a change in seasons, it’s a great time to reflect on goals we may have for the coming months. With warmer weather coming our way, many people are thinking about getting outside and enjoying the sunshine. When we do that, we must also know that our skin will be exposed to […]
Let’s Get You Set for the New Year!
We may still be in the thick of a busy holiday season, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to making a few changes that might make like a little sweeter in the new year. Studies show that having something to look forward to is one of the best ways to ward off the […]
When it Comes to Beauty, Consistency is Key
Beautiful skin is not a given. Many people struggle with dermatologic concerns like persistent acne. At some point, nearly every person deals with the signs of aging and sun damage. The question is not if but when this will happen. The second question is when should we start addressing the effects of aging on our […]
What to Do about Photoaging
We hear a lot about aging but photoaging is not a term that is quite familiar. Simply put, photoaging is the kind of aging that is related to prolonged exposure to UV light. Sunshine is made up of ultraviolet rays that warm and tan the skin. These rays of light also permeate the epidermis and […]
Stressful Times Call for Relaxation and Gratitude
Life is filled with stressors big and small. It’s fair to say that the events of 2020 have thus far brought us some pretty big stressors. We can’t deny that and tread lightly in mentioning the value of relaxation and gratitude in times like this. Understandably, when in the midst of what may feel chaotic […]
Lasting Beauty Takes Ongoing Work
We perform hundreds of beauty treatments in the San Antonio area every month. As we meet new clients, it is natural to hear questions that pertain to the results they can achieve with their treatment of choice. Questions often elude to the idea that a single treatment or even a single series of treatments can […]
Bye, Bye, Summer!
While we don’t often revel in saying goodbye to summer, there are some advantages to a break from the bright, hot sun that has filled the San Antonio skies in recent months. One is that we are slightly less vulnerable to the damaging ultraviolet rays that are present wherever we go. Actually, we are always […]