Category: Skin Care
All of us want to look healthy, radiant, and youthful—and that starts with proper skin care. The way you take care of your skin could make all the difference between a sallow appearance and an alluring glow. This becomes truer and truer as you age, but the need for proper skin care begins early; that’s […]
It’s not uncommon for the face to show some signs of aging—whether redness, facial veins, age spots, or wrinkles. And, it’s also not uncommon to want to minimize these signs of aging as much as possible. The question is how, and the facial treatments Charlotte, NC has available are many. For example, we get a number […]
Everybody loves being out in the sunshine. Whether you’re enjoying a day at the beach or cheering at your children’s Little League game, there’s something enlivening about time spent in warm, sunny weather. It is important to remember, however, that the sunshine isn’t without its risks—specifically risks to your skin. Even those who take the […]
“Dermaplaning treatment? Is that even a word? Does it mean you are shaving your face? Why would you shave your face? Will that not just make your hair grow back darker and thicker?” Those are the questions that flooded my mind while I was sitting in a chair at Charlotte Plastic Surgery, being briefed about […]
Spend a few minutes browsing the skin care section at your local drugstore and you’ll see just how plentiful over the counter products are. Sadly, though, not all of these products are worth the hype. We’ve all bought lotions, moisturizers, and other such products, hoping they’d offer a discernable change in our skin quality—but inevitably, […]
When considering any kind of cosmetic surgery, it’s important to consult with a physician in order to determine which procedure is right for you. For example, some patients come to us asking about facelifts when what they really need to achieve their desired results is a forehead lift, and vice versa. And there are some […]
What’s the best way to care for your skin? The answer to that question varies not only person by person, but also season by season; as the weather outside changes, the best skin care regimens shift and evolve. Springtime going into summertime, skincare can be especially tricky. Most of us go straight from the winter […]
Most of us make some sort of an attempt to keep our face clean and moisturized, but sometimes that only covers a fraction of the care our delicate face and neck skin needs. This is very common in both men and women. Since we all have such unique skin care needs, it’s difficult to know […]
Fall is almost here: the temperature is dropping, air is dryer, and the leaves are starting to scatter across the ground. You may also notice that your skin is dry and flakey too, along with areas of unwanted pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles. Well now is the time to begin your fall skin care rituals […]
Many skin care products are not tested on pregnant women to determine whether ingredients transfer through the placenta, which puts many products in the “unknown” category when it comes to safety. However, thanks to ingredient recommendations by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, here’s a list of what is safe for both you and […]
