The earliest recorded attempts to improve the skin date back to antiquity. Recipes for smoothing the skin and removing blemishes through the use of alabaster and pumice were recorded in the writings of the ancient Egyptians who used them for centuries. Today, as a result of modern technology, safe and effective procedures have been developed […]

Fillers can (like all good things) be overdone and produce effects that are unnatural. The best outcomes are those that give a relaxed and refreshed look with no one being able to detect specifically what was done. There is simply no substitute for technique and experience. And the reassurance of a physician who knows when […]

A tan is a sign of skin damage. There is no such thing as a safe tan. Tanning increases premature aging and skin cancer. Wear your sunscreen and adopt sun-protective behaviors, e.g., pick the shady side of the street, use a hat, etc. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One […]

Rosy cheeks give a healthy glow to your face in the winter, but if you have rosacea, which is a skin disease that can cause persistent redness, chronic ruddiness is undesirable. In fact, cold weather and winter wind are triggers for rosacea, as are alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods. Although the Bay Area is not […]