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How to Thicken Your Skin: Causes & Treatments for Thin Skin

Have you ever wished you had a little thicker skin? Not the ability to roll with the punches, rebound quickly, and not let things get to you, but actual thick skin. Skin that doesn’t show each bump and bruise, or tear easily, resulting in cuts from even the slightest abrasions. Thin skin is a common effect of sun exposure and aging, but we can always work toward preventing further damage. Here’s your guide to understanding your skin’s t...

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How to Get Younger Looking Hands: 6 Ways to Treat Wrinkles and Sun-Damage

We spend so much time, effort, and money on anti-aging, yet most people neglect the part of the body that’s a dead giveaway for age – their hands! Whether your “tell” is brown spots, thin skin, or veins, these are all relatively easy issues to treat. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your hands look younger or how to prevent aging on the back of your hands, here are six solutions for hand rejuvenation. Why Does the Skin on ...

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How to Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles (& Prevent Them From Happening!)

It’s never too early to start fighting wrinkles. Does that mean you need Botox right away? Maybe. At any age, you need a good skin care regimen with the daily application of sunscreen and retinol. However, you may need to add Botox or Dysport to your skin care plan earlier than you thought. When Should You Start Botox? As soon as you notice your glabella crease (the “eleven” between your eyebrows), you need to lessen the strength of the muscle. S...

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How to Minimize Fine Lines & Wrinkles With the Stroke of a Wand

Do you ever wish you had a magic wand to make fine lines and wrinkles vanish before your eyes? We have one! With our fractional laser, we can get rid of wrinkles with just the wave of a wand. Myths: What WON’T Erase Your Wrinkles Look on the shelves of any beauty store and you’ll see an array of products claiming to get rid of wrinkles. Beware of any product making a big promise, because the fact of the matter remains: topical oils and creams don...

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The Daily Anti-Aging Routine You Can Start Now

With the best anti-aging products at your fingertips, how do you know which ones to choose? The beauty of this simple routine is that people of any age can keep their skin looking young. And with just four skin care essentials, you won’t break the bank getting started. Morning Routine 1. Wash Your Face Start the day by washing your face with a mild cleanser. CeraVe’s cleanser or SkinMedica’s foaming face wash work well. They gently remove oils, o...

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Forget the Facelift: Tighten and Lift Facial Skin With Ultherapy

You look in the mirror each morning and wonder exactly when your face started to sag so badly. If you hold your skin a certain way, you can almost see a younger you. Of course you’d like to get your fresh face back, but you may not want to deal with surgery. Thanks to Ultherapy you can get the facelift results you’ve been wanting without ever going under the knife. This FDA-approved ultrasound therapy creates long-lasting results much like a f...

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Botox Do’s & Don’ts: How to Prepare for Your Appointment

Choosing someone to treat your lines and wrinkles is a big decision. How do you choose one doctor over another? What questions are appropriate during your appointment? After confirming that the dermatologist does Botox (not all do), ask these questions to find the right cosmetic treatment provider for you. When you call, ask… 1. Is Botox a common procedure at your office? The office you choose should have routine experience with injections. This s...

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Top 4 Ways To Get Better Results from Anti-Aging Products

Anti-aging products make outlandish promises. Some claim to make you “look 10 years younger overnight.” Others will “instantly tighten and lift skin.” A few even promise to be “one step to perfection.” As much as we want a quick solution, these results are too good to be true. Although we can’t expect a skin miracle, transformation can happen. These four simple tips will help you maximize the results from your skin care products, without...

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How to Protect Your Skin From Winter Sun Damage

Unless we’re hitting the slopes, most of us don’t think about sun protection in the winter months. After all, we’re not usually outside for extended periods of time and we’re covered up when we are. Who gets burned when it’s cold outside? Actually, quite a few of us. A Sunburn in the Winter? Winter is a dangerous time for sun damage, but most of these sunburns go unnoticed because they are often subtle. In the heat of the summer, a sunburn ...

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Which is Better? Dysport or Botox?

You’ve heard about Botox, but do you really know how it works? And what about Dysport, another drug that may achieve similar results? If you’re looking to rid yourself of facial wrinkles, it’s time to learn about your options. How Do Botox and Dysport Work? Over time, our facial muscles don’t really change, but our skin becomes thinner. As it thins, it more easily creases with muscle movement. Both Dysport and Botox prevent wrinkles because the...

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