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Holiday Skincare Tips for a Merry & Bright Complexion

With the countdown to Christmas underway, you’re no doubt planning your beauty looks for the upcoming party season. Between the colder weather, cookies, cocktails, and holiday stress- keeping your skin clear for the festivities (and your family Christmas card photos) can be easier said than done.    Now, we’re not saying that you should stop having …

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Let’s Talk Tox: Answering Our Patients’ Botox® FAQs

Act your age? Sometimes. Look your age? Never – and that’s where Botox® comes in.  Botox is the most popular cosmetic treatment of its kind for a reason: it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles within days and requires little to no downtime. As with any procedure, many of our first-time patients come …

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Three Reasons Why You’re Not Seeing Results from Your Skincare Routine

Great skin is not simply a genetic matter – your daily habits have a big impact on what you see in the mirror. But with beauty aisles overflowing with supposed “must-haves” and a constant influx of skincare tips online, building an effective and efficient skincare routine is easier said than done. Here are three possible …

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Treating Teenage Skin: How teens can achieve a clear complexion

While we often think of the physical toll of acne, its effects go much deeper. What is commonly viewed as a rite of passage for many teens and young adults can profoundly impact classroom performance and mental health. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, “People with acne have said that their skin makes them …

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Skin SOS: Quick Fixes for Common Skin Concerns

Skin issues always seem to strike at the worst possible times. We’ve all had days where you need to get ready for an event, but a look in the mirror shows dull skin, acne, and dark circles? Probably not the look you were going for. Because there’s no one miracle product that can correct skin …

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Three Ways That Exercise Can Benefit Your Skin

Three Ways That Exercise Can Benefit Your Skin When we think about the benefits of regular exercise, we often focus on the physical and mental well-being it brings. But did you know that working out can also work wonders for your skin? Regular exercise not only strengthens your muscles and improves your cardiovascular health, but …

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Makeup Tips for Acne-Prone Skin

Acne and makeup aren’t the best of friends. Many of our patients use makeup as a way to disguise their acne, causing clogged pores and more breakouts, which perpetuates the cycle. If you struggle with acne-prone skin, keep these tips in mind the next time you open your makeup drawer. Choose Your Products Carefully One …

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The ABCDEs of Melanoma

Our dermatologists say, “SPF is your BFF” for a reason. Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States. In fact, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer within their lifetime. At Dermatology Institute and Laser Center, we recommend that you …

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Your Skincare Routine May Be Missing This Key Ingredient

Vitamin C: you’ve probably heard of this vitamin before, but did you know it’s one of dermatologists’ most-recommended ingredients to add to your skincare routine? Vitamin C is one of the most universally effective and well-rounded skincare ingredients available and has been proven to yield some impressive improvements in the appearance and texture of skin. …

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Let’s Talk About Adult Acne: Here’s What Might Be Causing Your Breakouts

We tend to think of “acne” as being synonymous with “teenager” – but as many adults know, acne doesn’t disappear the day you turn 20. It’s not uncommon for acne to persist through your 20s and 30s, and sometimes, beyond. Like many skin concerns, acne is often caused by a variety of factors, the combination …