One of my doc friends was told by a total (crusty old male) stranger that she looked “haggard”…so, naturally, she came in to see me. While such brutal honesty can be refreshing, it reminds us that people make snap judgments…and your skin is truly a reflection of your inner health. So, how do we reduce […]
In my practice, men rarely come in on their own accord…it’s usually prompted by a significant other. With a little prodding, men do express concerns about aging. Fortunately, men do age more gracefully than women. Testosterone promotes a better foundation (bone density and muscle mass) to their faces from the start, so the skin has […]
If you were to travel back in time to give your younger self some life wisdom, what would it be? Wear sunblock, instead of laying out with baby oil and iodine. Get plenty of sleep. Eat three square meals a day. Drink in moderation. Exercise regularly. Brush and floss twice a day. Don’t overpluck your […]
Have you taken the Kylie Jenner challenge? Please say no. There are better ways to get fuller lips than vacuuming them. In fact, there is a plethora of products that can be used in the lips that, when applied properly, won’t cause blood clots, bruising, and other irreparable damage. And gone are the days when […]
So, it’s come to this … you now see your mother in the mirror. You wonder, How did I suddenly become old? What can I do about it? Do I need plastic surgery? Don’t worry, my friends, there is still hope for facial rejuvenation … without surgery. There are many advances that we can utilize […]
How to Help Your Skin Blossom in the Spring Has someone leaked unretouched photos of you…say, on Facebook or Instagram? Celebrities aren’t the only ones wishing they could be permanently airbrushed. But life happens…we age, have hormonal changes, have children, have stress, eat poorly, don’t exercise enough, don’t drink enough, and don’t use SPF. Most […]
Beauty for the New Year It has happened again…someone has tagged you on Facebook, with an unflattering expression on your face, your eyes half-closed, or an extra chin. What recourse do you have? You can’t modify those photos; you can only un-tag yourself and hope no one saw them or didn’t recognize you. Or…you can […]
Three very burly men meet in a dimly-lit bar… They don shaggy beards, loose t-shirts, and generic jeans. They greet each other with strong handshakes and order beer. And the inevitable question arises when I meet them, “So…what do you do?” I reply, “I play with people’s faces,” which draws their curiosity. I explain, “I […]
Rediscovering your Beauty Restoring outer beauty is my business … and so is restoring inner beauty. “So, how does one restore inner beauty?” one asks … for it is with inner beauty that outer beauty can truly manifest itself. How can we replicate the glow that someone has when they are in love … the […]
It’s that time of year again…time for (gasp!) the New Year’s Resolution. But, before you go make some lofty goals that you abandon in a month, give yourself the best chance of success. Let us first review the characteristics of effective goals: 1. Challenging. Your goals should be realistic and suited to your present capabilities. […]
