Have you heard of Ozempic? It and its sister drug Wegovy (both have the same active ingredient called semaglutide), are all over the news because so many people are taking them to lose weight. But can it make you look older? There are reports of a phenomenon called “Ozempic Face.” People who have taken […]
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Posted on: Feb 1 2023
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By: editor
I’d like to update you on the newest hot topics in cosmetic medicine. I love this field, because it’s always dynamic and changing. Hot off the press, here’s some interesting news for you: Qwo is no more. The company that makes Qwo, the only FDA approved injectable treatment for cellulite, has stopped manufacturing it for cosmetic […]
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Posted on: Jan 24 2023
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By: editor
Skin cycling is the newest trend in skin care. Have you heard of it? It’s a term coined by my good friend, dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe. Although based on established principles, all of which I share on these blogs, skin cycling is a way to combine active treatments with rest periods in a simple formula […]
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Posted on: Oct 26 2022
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By: editor
Summer is here! As we spend more time outside, it’s as important to make sure you keep your skin safe from the sun’s harmful rays. Here are some easy Do’s and Don’ts for you to remember as you head into the warm weather: DO reapply sunscreen frequently. Reapplication is often forgotten when we’re out having fun in the […]
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Posted on: Jun 8 2022
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By: editor
The end of summer is almost upon us. Are you ready for cooler weather? Now is a great time to start reversing any damage your skin received while out in the sun these past couple months. Here are two of the most common signs of aging that take place during the summer and the best […]
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Posted on: Sep 2 2021
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By: editor
What two skin care products should everyone own and use? If you’re sick of buying creams and potions that just don’t seem to work, or don’t have time to do multiple skin care steps each day, then I have the answer for you. Here are the two must-haves in everyone’s skin care arsenal! Vitamin C – […]
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Posted on: Jun 25 2021
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By: editor
Knowing how your hormones affect you can make big changes in your life! Hormones are most certainly tricky business, but your symptoms can tell you so much about what’s actually going on. If: You suffer from mood swings, weight gain, low libido, brain fog, or fatigue Feel like perimenopause has hit you like a sledgehammer […]
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Posted on: Jun 7 2021
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By: editor
Mask acne (also called “maskne”) has become an issue for so many of us. Wearing masks for long periods of time combined with stress and other factors are creating an outbreak of acne across the country. So what can you do about it? Here are some tips to help prevent and treat the dreaded maskne: […]
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Posted on: May 5 2021
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By: editor
“The world turned upside down.” -‘Yorktown’ from Hamilton One year ago everything changed. I walked into my office on a Monday morning, ready for a full day of patients. At noon I decided to close the doors of YPS. My employees and I realized that our world was indeed turning upside down. We didn’t re-open […]
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Posted on: Mar 19 2021
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By: editor
Treating scars and stretch marks to reduce their appearance isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible! From topical solutions to in-office treatments, I have some recommendations for you to look into. For Scars: Silagen – This is a silicone-based cream that I encourage all of my surgery patients to use. Its works best on newer scars to […]
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Posted on: Jan 14 2021
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By: editor