Nonsurgical

Are Topical Anti-Oxidants a Gimmick?

Antioxidants are sometimes a hard buy for patients. After all, why buy a product that doesn’t correct anything, right? Wrong. When it comes to skincare we are hardwired to think “correction” rather than “prevention”. It’s hard to put your money somewhere that you can’t see improvement.   Free Radicals The environment is filled with free-radicals

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Antioxidants are sometimes a hard buy for patients. After all, why buy a product that doesn’t correct anything, right? Wrong. When it comes to skincare we are hardwired to think “correction” rather than “prevention”. It’s hard to put your money somewhere that you can’t see improvement.   Free Radicals The environment is filled with free-radicals

The Revolution of the Non-Peel Skin Treatment

Non-peel skin treatment beautiful woman

As a licensed aesthetician and someone that is always looking for the most innovative science-based skin care treatments, I had been hearing a lot of buzz about a new treatment called PRX-T33. After learning more about this new treatment and understanding the science behind its efficacy, I wanted to experience it firsthand. Before I talk

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As a licensed aesthetician and someone that is always looking for the most innovative science-based skin care treatments, I had been hearing a lot of buzz about a new treatment called PRX-T33. After learning more about this new treatment and understanding the science behind its efficacy, I wanted to experience it firsthand. Before I talk

COVID VACCINE & SWELLING AFTER FILLERS: SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?

COVID Vaccine

There has been much talk surrounding the Covid vaccines released by Moderna and Pfizer… and if you have done your research you have probably heard about the Moderna vaccine causing side effects in people with facial fillers.  This side effect is swelling near the filler injection site and it has only been reported in three

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There has been much talk surrounding the Covid vaccines released by Moderna and Pfizer… and if you have done your research you have probably heard about the Moderna vaccine causing side effects in people with facial fillers.  This side effect is swelling near the filler injection site and it has only been reported in three

Beauty Treatments You Can Safely Do at Home!

Beautiful African American Woman At Home Beauty

The Covid19 mandated stay at home orders, albeit necessary and so far, effective (lets continue to flatten the curve!), have left many of us “stranded” when it comes to our normal beauty routine.  You may have missed your scheduled Botox appointment, have had to push off your hair appointment, and have gone without that mani/pedi

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The Covid19 mandated stay at home orders, albeit necessary and so far, effective (lets continue to flatten the curve!), have left many of us “stranded” when it comes to our normal beauty routine.  You may have missed your scheduled Botox appointment, have had to push off your hair appointment, and have gone without that mani/pedi

Scar Optimization

Woman applying scar cream

Working in a plastic surgery office we see many patients who are concerned by scars, whether it is a patient who is having surgery and is worried about how their scars might heal or a patient who suffered some sort of injury resulting in a scar.  People come in with new scars that are still

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Working in a plastic surgery office we see many patients who are concerned by scars, whether it is a patient who is having surgery and is worried about how their scars might heal or a patient who suffered some sort of injury resulting in a scar.  People come in with new scars that are still

Which Injectable is Right for you?

Plastic Surgery Injection

So you’ve got some wrinkles on your forehead and deep lines forming around your mouth…. You want a non-invasive procedure to improve their appearance but you’re not sure which injectable is needed to address your concerns.  Believe it or not, you are not alone.  Many patients, especially those who are new to aesthetic treatments, don’t

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So you’ve got some wrinkles on your forehead and deep lines forming around your mouth…. You want a non-invasive procedure to improve their appearance but you’re not sure which injectable is needed to address your concerns.  Believe it or not, you are not alone.  Many patients, especially those who are new to aesthetic treatments, don’t

Turning Back the Hands of Time!

Happy Mature Woman

The lines and wrinkles we develop on our face with time aren’t the only things giving away our age!  As we age, we lose volume in the back of our hands as well, making tendons more obvious and veins more visible.  The skin can also lose its elasticity resulting in a “crepey” texture.  Additionally, years

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The lines and wrinkles we develop on our face with time aren’t the only things giving away our age!  As we age, we lose volume in the back of our hands as well, making tendons more obvious and veins more visible.  The skin can also lose its elasticity resulting in a “crepey” texture.  Additionally, years

6 Natural Bruise Remedies You Can Try at Home

Young woman applying scar cream

A common side effect of filler and Botox treatment is bruising.  It is true that bruising is less likely to occur with Botox treatment than filler injections, and while it is every injector’s goal to minimize bruising as much as possible, it is not 100% preventable.  Sure, avoiding visible blood vessels and using injection techniques

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A common side effect of filler and Botox treatment is bruising.  It is true that bruising is less likely to occur with Botox treatment than filler injections, and while it is every injector’s goal to minimize bruising as much as possible, it is not 100% preventable.  Sure, avoiding visible blood vessels and using injection techniques

4 Non-Invasive Treatments You Can Do in the Winter to Look Your Best Next Summer!

Woman getting laser hair removal

Coolsculpting How many of us make a New Year Resolution that involves dieting, exercising or losing weight? Winters in Chicago often make it difficult for us to achieve these goals as many of us are eating lots of food around the holidays, hibernating, and staying indoors, and being less active than we might otherwise be

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Coolsculpting How many of us make a New Year Resolution that involves dieting, exercising or losing weight? Winters in Chicago often make it difficult for us to achieve these goals as many of us are eating lots of food around the holidays, hibernating, and staying indoors, and being less active than we might otherwise be

Clean Up Your Summer Sun-Damaged Skin!

Young woman standing outside in a sun hat

You’ve been out in the sun all summer, and despite your best efforts (wearing a hat, sitting under a beach umbrella, or applying sunscreen- we all do this all the time, right?), you’ve started to notice the effect the sun has had on your skin over the years.  I am talking about sun damage in

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You’ve been out in the sun all summer, and despite your best efforts (wearing a hat, sitting under a beach umbrella, or applying sunscreen- we all do this all the time, right?), you’ve started to notice the effect the sun has had on your skin over the years.  I am talking about sun damage in

Maintain that healthy GLOW with sunscreen!

Woman with healthy glowing skin

That’s right…. With SUNSCREEN!  We often associate glowing skin with tan skin, and with the excitement of summer just around the corner I wanted to explain to you just how wrong that assumption is!  As a former tanning bed user (I know, shame on me), and as someone who has worked in healthcare for a

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That’s right…. With SUNSCREEN!  We often associate glowing skin with tan skin, and with the excitement of summer just around the corner I wanted to explain to you just how wrong that assumption is!  As a former tanning bed user (I know, shame on me), and as someone who has worked in healthcare for a

Skin Rejuvenation – Tips to Turn Back the Clock

Mature Asian woman skin rejuvenation

Hopefully you’ve read my previous blog about healthy skin and anti-aging to keep your skin looking its best.  If not, you can find it here Let’s just say you haven’t been so kind to your skin to this point, your tanning days have led to brown spots, or age has just done what it tends

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Hopefully you’ve read my previous blog about healthy skin and anti-aging to keep your skin looking its best.  If not, you can find it here Let’s just say you haven’t been so kind to your skin to this point, your tanning days have led to brown spots, or age has just done what it tends

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