Restylane® and Botox® are both well-known products with outstanding anti-aging benefits, but if you’re only beginning to explore the world of cosmetic injectables, you might be surprised to learn about their unique pros and cons. Will you choose Restylane® instead of Botox® or decide to combine them? The information in this post will help you… Read More »
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Zoom face and stealth recovery: Plastic surgery booming amid pandemic
For months during the pandemic, Bay Area professionals have been working from home, connecting over Zoom, and deciding they don’t like what they see. It’s not their colleagues they’re objecting to, but their own faces — double chins, brow furrows and hooded eyelids. And they’re doing something about it, in droves. “I’ve never seen so… Read More »
Why January Is the Busiest Month of the Year for Cosmetic Treatments
1. They Are More Motivated to Look and Feel Their Best Most Americans make New Year’s resolutions related to their appearance. Many of us share the common goal of wanting to look younger or slimmer, and surgeries like a hair transplant or liposuction can help jumpstart resolutions like losing weight, getting a new job, or… Read More »
What’s hot? News From Across the Specialty
In this monthly column, members of the DermWorld Editorial Advisory Workgroup identify exciting news from across the specialty. Dr. Matarasso discusses a new addition to the HA class of dermal fillers. Click here to read more!
Strategies for Choosing and Using Neuromodulators
All safe and effective, the four neuromodulators with cosmetic indications have nuanced differences worth considering. Seth Matarasso, M.D., explains the benefits of these cosmetic neuromodulators, and reveals how to know when to choose the right one. Although the neuromodulators with cosmetic indications that are used for facial rejuvenation represent different molecules and vary in some… Read More »
5 Things People Can Do to Maintain Their Youth
The same way preventive maintenance can keep your car’s engine purring longer, being proactive about your health can go a long way toward helping you preserve your youth. You probably already get annual checkups with your doctors and dentist, but you might not think about “pre-juvenation” – the collective term for the strategies you can… Read More »
Post-Wedding Skin Care Tips to Keep Your Glow
Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting and magical times of your life. You’ll need to make essential decisions such as choosing a venue, a color scheme, and a guest list. It will also be your and your partner’s responsibility to pick what you’ll wear to your wedding and reception, buy wedding… Read More »
All You Need to Know About Facial Exfoliation and Laser Skin Resurfacing
Our skin is our body’s largest organ, and it works hard to protect us from the elements. Indoor and outdoor air pollution can clog your pores and leave your face looking dull and tired. Thankfully, there are several in-office, minimally invasive options for exfoliating your face and leaving you with a healthy glow. Keep reading… Read More »
Cosmetic Trends for 2021
2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as a turbulent year, and many of us are breathing a sigh of relief that it’s finally coming to an end. While we can’t predict what lies ahead for 2021, we can be optimistic that the lessons we learned from this year’s challenges will lead to a brighter… Read More »
Why the Holidays Are the Best Time to Have Cosmetic Treatments
Most of us associate the holiday season with good company, delicious food, gift-giving, and enjoying shared traditions. But at our San Francisco dermatology clinic, we often see a spike in the number of people scheduling their cosmetic treatments at the end of the year. What makes the holidays an ideal time to get popular procedures… Read More »