The sun is our prime culprit when exploring the causes of skin discoloration. Exposure to the sun or UV light can increase skin color, or pigmentation. Hyperpigmentation problems occur when the body makes too much melanin, resulting in the brown pigment known as freckles, sunspots and melasma. It is triggered by an enzyme called tyrosinase, which creates the color of…
In our practice, one of the most frequent inquiries we receive is from clients who are desperate to diminish their acne scars. Some of our clients have had these scars from adolescence, and once we’ve treated and restored their skin, they feel a tremendous sense of relief and boost in their self-confidence. They not only look better, but it’s obvious…
Skin micro-needling utilizes what dermatologists and cosmetic physicians have known for decades – that the body responds to a skin wound by creating newer, fresher, plumper skin in its place. Micro-needling devices, such as the DermaPen, create tiny pin hole-sized punctures in the skin to stimulate the body’s wound response: the creation of new collagen and elastin fibers. The skin…
Every day, thousands of dermal filler treatments are being performed with little to no adverse outcome and amazing results and benefits.
Since its discovery over 30 years ago, the drug onabotulinum toxin A, more commonly known by the brand name Botox, has been used to therapeutically treat over 20 known medical conditions, including muscle spasms, chronic migraines, crossed eyes, urinary incontinence and more. In fact, its properties as a wrinkle-relaxer were only noticed later, merely as a positive side effect of…
Acne scars, particularly those visible on the face and chest, are notoriously difficult to treat – and emotionally distressing to those who suffer from them. Sufferers had to endure the acne itself and now are left with pitted or discolored scars. The most effective acne scar treatments blend the latest in aesthetic medicine with tried-and-true techniques. Choices are available regarding…
Botox is a purified form of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, a naturally-occurring toxin that can cause a type of food poisoning called botulism. Contrary to misconception, it is nearly impossible to contract botulism from Botox injections. First, the concentration of the toxin in an injection is diluted. Second, the amount of solution injected into the muscle is minuscule, just…
High, chiseled cheekbones – once exclusively the hallmark of runway models – are now just a 20-minute appointment away! In our youth, plentiful facial collagen meant plump, smooth skin. Even if we had a few extra pounds to shed, our cheekbones looked structured and taut, due to the underlying fat pads. As we age, collagen production declines and these fat…
Types of Laser Skin Resurfacing The procedure called laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, entails the removal of the top layers of the skin via focused laser light energy. An acronym for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation, all lasers work by directing a powerful beam of bright light that moves in one direction over the treatment…
Did you know The Elizabeth Roche MD MedSpa offers a wide array of corrective and skin-enhancing medical facial treatments that are effective and long-lasting, without requiring surgery? Prescription skin care is perhaps the best introduction to those new to clinical aesthetics. Brands such as OBAGI or SkinMedica, sold only through the offices of cosmetic physicians, visibly reduce wrinkles, brighten skin,…