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Are All Dark Moles Cancerous?

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. This potentially deadly cancer often first appears like a mole. Not all cancerous moles are dark, however, and not all dark moles are cancerous. Here’s what to look for instead.

Apr 15th, 2024

5 Rosacea Triggers You Should Know

When you have rosacea, it’s sometimes hard to tell why you have a sudden, embarrassing flare. Was it something you ate? Something you did? Something else entirely? Knowing the most common triggers may help you avoid them.

Mar 2nd, 2024

The Simple Solution for Vein-Free Legs

Summer will be here before you know it. You worry about the “big unveil”: Your legs have spider and varicose veins that make you happier in winter’s layers. But you don’t have to live with dysfunctional leg veins. There’s a solution.

Feb 1st, 2024

6 Reasons Why Fillers Are Worth the Investment

Looking older takes a toll. You want to catch your reflection in the mirror and feel invigorated and youthful again. But which do you choose: Surgery? Lasers? Fillers? Here’s why fillers such as Juvéderm® and Restylane® may be your best bet.

Jan 16th, 2024

Bad Habits That Wreak Havoc on Your Face

Skin care isn’t just about high-quality products that nourish and strengthen your skin. It’s about how you care for that skin, from how you touch it to how you feed it. Even the best skin care treatment must be paired with good skin care habits.

Dec 11th, 2023

Lesser-Known Treatments for Rosacea

When you have rosacea, everyone else knows it too. Like acne, rosacea is a disease that’s hard to hide because it appears on your face. Even though acne and rosacea look similar, they’re treated differently. Here are a few tips for rosacea.

Nov 2nd, 2023

I'm an Adult — Why Do I Still Have Acne?

While you’d probably love to take a dip in the Fountain of Youth, you don’t want the acne associated with being young. So when you break out with acne as an adult — but don’t have youthful skin anymore — it feels like a double whammy.

Oct 2nd, 2023

5 Signs You Need to Add Facials to Your Skin Care Routine

If you want skin that’s smooth, clear, and silky, cleansing and moisturizing alone simply won’t cut it. Facials remove old skin cells and promote the growth of new ones to make skin glowing and healthy. Here are five signs that you need them.

Sep 1st, 2023

Who Can Benefit from Eyelid Surgery?

Eyelid surgery is known as an anti-aging procedure that people in midlife or older use to turn back the clock. But that’s not the only reason you could benefit from eyelid tightening or reshaping, otherwise known as blepharoplasty.

Aug 2nd, 2023

What's Really Going on Behind Your Pimples (and What to Do About It)

Why do you get acne when you’re a teen? Or, if you’re an adult, why do you still have it, or why did you get it for the first time? Acne is a multifactorial disease, which means more than one thing could be behind your pimples.

Jul 1st, 2023

Skin Care Mistakes Most People Are Making

Taking care of your skin takes time and knowledge. Unfortunately, most of us learn bad habits that do our skin no favors. Are you making any of the most common skin care mistakes? If you are, what new habits does your skin need?

Jun 2nd, 2023

4 Psoriasis Triggers to Avoid for Clearer Skin

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that has no cure. That doesn’t mean, however, that you can’t enjoy clear skin for long periods of time. You can minimize flares by avoiding common psoriasis triggers. Here’s how.

May 12th, 2023

Am I Too Young for a Face-Lift?

When considering a face-lift, don’t look at your birth certificate. Look in the mirror. Your face shows you whether it needs a surgical correction or other, less-invasive methods of rejuvenation. When is it time for a face-lift? Here’s how to tell.

Apr 1st, 2023

What Is the Best Age for Botox and Fillers?

You may wonder if you’re too young for Botox® and fillers. Or you may worry that you’re too old to benefit from these injectable therapies. But the date on your birth certificate has no influence on whether they’re right for you: Your face does.

Mar 12th, 2023

3 Aesthetic Treatments to Consider During Winter

While you may hate bundling up in layers of clothing during winter, cold weather is the perfect time to prepare for summer’s bare skin. Body sculpting, hair removal, and facial rejuvenation can all be timed to make spring’s unveiling extra special.

Feb 9th, 2023

Give Your Face a Fresh Look for the New Year with a Facial

If you want new skin for the new year, the fastest, easiest, and most economical way to make that resolution a reality is with a facial. Facials let you throw out the old and let in the new (skin cells, that is).

Jan 2nd, 2023

How Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Can Trigger Rosacea

The holidays are filled with fun, stress … and alcohol. If you have rosacea or pale skin, though, you may want to skip the hard cider, eggnog with rum, and other alcohol-based treats. Alcohol can trigger rosacea, even if you’ve never had it before.

Dec 7th, 2022

My Acne Embarrasses Me: Can You Help?

Acne is one of the most public conditions you can have. Because acne almost always affects your face, everyone can see it. Embarrassment over uncontrolled acne can erode your confidence and make you want to hide. You don’t have to suffer.

Nov 3rd, 2022

Can Laser Hair Removal End My Need to Shave and Wax Forever?

Razor blades. Wax. Depilatories. Shaving cream. What if you could throw them all in the trash and never need a replacement? If you choose laser hair removal for unwanted hair, that could be your future. Here’s how it works.

Oct 1st, 2022

Why Many Women Choose Dermal Fillers over a Face-Lift

Youthful faces are defined, not tight. That’s one reason some women choose dermal fillers such as Juvéderm®, Restylane®, and Radiesse® to compensate for lost volume, rather than turning to a face-lift. But it’s just one reason.

Sep 1st, 2022

How Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Skin

Just around the time of your period, you have an acne breakout. Is it just your imagination, or does your skin “know” when your period is coming? Turns out, your skin is influenced by your reproductive hormones. Here’s how.

Aug 1st, 2022

5 Popular Benefits of Routine Facials

To keep your hair looking beautiful and healthy, you regularly get a professional haircut and conditioning treatment. Your skin needs even more TLC than your hair. Here are five reasons why facials are a great addition to your self-care routine.

Jul 1st, 2022

What to Expect from Your Botox Touch-up

You finally had Botox® and you absolutely love it! Every time you look in the mirror, you smile at your wrinkle-free skin — smile without the crow’s feet, that is! But your frown lines are still deeper than you’d like. Do you need a touch-up?

Jun 1st, 2022

Summer Is Coming. Is Your Skin Ready?

Winter’s finally over and the unwrapping’s begun. Every day, it seems, you shed another layer. No more hats and scarves, overcoats, or sweaters. Soon (almost) the only thing on public view will be your skin. Is it ready?

May 1st, 2022

Where Does Cellulite Come From?

If you have the dimpled, loose fat known as cellulite on your buttocks and thighs, you may wonder where it came from. Is it from eating too many french fries? Not getting enough exercise? Or are your parents to blame?

Apr 1st, 2022

The Link Between Your Diet and Rosacea Flare-ups

You are what you eat. So is your skin, especially if you have rosacea. If you want to reduce rosacea flare-ups, ruddiness, and breakouts, learn what to eat and what not to eat to keep your skin nourished, healthy, and uninflamed.

Mar 1st, 2022

Wintertime Skin Care Tips

New York winters can be brutal. Outdoors, you suffer freezing temperatures and biting winds. Indoors, the air is hot and parched. Here’s how to protect your skin from winter extremes.

Feb 2nd, 2022

Banish Cellulite in Time for Summer

Sure, the new year just turned, but time flies. Before you know it, the sun’s blazing bright and it’s time to trade in wool slacks for shorts and bikinis. Make sure your body’s ready by starting your cellulite treatments today.

Jan 16th, 2022

Winter Is a Great Time for Laser Treatments

Unless you’re a ski freak or build snowmen competitively, you probably spend a lot of time indoors during the winter. You’re also bundled up. That’s why winter is the right time to start laser treatments: You can unveil a new you in springtime.

Dec 15th, 2021

Living with Psoriasis

If you’re one of the millions of people in the United States who have psoriasis, you’re not just battling itchy, scaly skin, you’re battling a chronic disease. Adopting new habits helps you live comfortably and happily.

Nov 15th, 2021

Botox® vs. Fillers: Which Treatment Is Right for Me?

Botox® and dermal fillers are used separately and in combination to address signs of aging and restore a more youthful appearance. Find out which injectable is perfect for your aesthetic goals.

Oct 20th, 2021

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Feb 20th, 2024