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January 24, 2020

Stretch marks are a fiendishly difficult thing to treat. Anatomically, they represent a tear in the deep, strength layer of the skin (dermis). Stretch marks typically manifest after prolonged tension or “stretch” is placed on the skin. This can occur following pregnancy, rapid growth during adolescence, and prolonged weight gain. The dermis, which is comprised …

January 24, 2020

Fat grafting of the buttocks, otherwise known as a Brazilian Butt Lift or “BBL,” is a very popular procedure these days. Its prevalence is partly a reflection of the effect social media has had on the population (think Kim Kardashian), in addition to the changing body aesthetics of our multicultural world. When I began my …

January 24, 2020

When you think “Botox,” you might picture older women walking out of spas with their faces taut and plasticky. Those days are long gone — men and women of all ages and from all walks of life are getting Botox injections as part of their beauty regimens because of its profound ability to naturally reduce …

January 24, 2020

Completing a diet and exercise program is a huge accomplishment. And you should be able to enjoy all of the weight that you’ve lost and show off your new body. Unfortunately, even with the best diet and exercise programs, some of us still carry excess and stubborn pockets of fat. Enter the CoolSculpting® procedure, an …

January 24, 2020

Sweating is a normal physiological functional of the body and is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system in conjunction with eccrine sweat glands in the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. For people with hyperhidrosis, sweat is produced uncontrollably irrespective of temperature or physical exertion or emotional state. It creates embarrassment and interferes with daily activities. The …

January 24, 2020

Millions of people opt for plastic surgery to enhance their looks and restore their confidence. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons conducted a study in 2017 and found that out of almost 2 million surgical cosmetic procedures, the most popular was breast augmentation. More than 300,000 women chose to change their breasts for some reason …

January 15, 2020

It’s not as if our winters in Charlotte can even compare to a January day in Buffalo, but they are still technically winter! The dry indoor air can make our skin think we’re living in the Gobi Desert, not the humid Carolinas. So, to go along with our skincare night on January 23 with reps …

December 15, 2019

Botox is more popular than most of the celebrities who swear by it. Every year, injections of Botox (and other botulinum toxin brands) are the most popular cosmetic procedure performed worldwide, and it has been that way every year since Botox was first approved by the FDA for aesthetic use in 2002. So, maybe you …