Selecting the Best Treatment for Rosacea People with rosacea know how it affects their face. There’s flushing, redness, pimples and pustules, and dilated blood vessels. Their eyes may show a thickening. And there’s likely to be swelling, especially of the nose (photo). Treatments for rosacea aim to control these signs and symptoms. Some are more effective than others; but it’s unclear which is most effective for each individual sufferer. For example, after reviewing the results from 106 studies in more than 13,000 people, metronidazole (aka Flagel®) and azelaic acid (Azelex® and Finacea®) appl ..read more

What You Should Know About Treating Your Eyelids What defines a beautiful eye? Your upper eyelid is more attractive if it lacks excessive skin and is neither hollowed nor bulging. Attractive eyelids have a visible crease, making them appear larger and more youthful. The lower eyelid should not show baggy skin (photo). In addition, it’s about symmetry. Noticeable imbalances are distracting. By the time we reach 45 years, if not earlier, it’s obvious that our eyes, the centerpiece of our once youthful appearance, are changing—and not for the better. In the past, blepharoplasty surgery was t ..read more

Treat Your Horizontal Neck Lines Meet Alicia. She’s 35-years-old and has neck lines (neck rings), which she was told were inherited from her mom’s side of the family. In fact, these lines tend to be a family trait and can develop early in some people.   Treat Your Horizontal Neck Lines They never bothered her too much until she hit 30. Then, the neck rings became more noticeable and more prominent. Now, Alicia wants to know, “Is there a solution for these?” Today, there is an increasing trend shifting the aesthetic focus downward from the face, with new treatments aimed at the aging neck ..read more

Interview with Dr. Binstock: First Steps in Treating Melasma Melasma is a tan or dark skin discoloration Hi, I’m Tiffany. Until last year I had perfect skin. Then, I noticed a small dark spot on my upper right cheek. Over time, the spot spread onto the bridge of my nose. Now, I check my skin from all different angles in various lights and mirrors. I’m panicked! Mom told me that her mom, my Italian maternal great grandmother, had the exact same “shadow” in the same spot. Mom calls it melasma (muh-LAZ-muh). At different times, I’ve used Esoterica® and Porcelana® to keep them away. They help ..read more

Here’s What to Look for in a Qualified Aesthetic Dermatologist Frequently on the Aesthetic Dermatology and Skin Cancer: Jeffrey H. Binstock, M.D. website we caution readers to be careful when selecting the provider who will use fillers and other injectables on your face. But how do you judge competency and experience? Certainly, you can ask friends, but generally their experience is anecdotal—limited to just one or two people who treated them in the past. Or, perhaps they have a friend who has a friend. The fact is that the best results from treatment depend on many factors, including the exac ..read more

Actinic Keratosis: Those Scaly Skin Patches Meet George. He is 55-years old and really enjoys his time in the sun. George came to the office complaining about scaly discolored areas of skin on his face—each less than an inch across. George also pointed to a slightly discolored rash on his skin that showed some redness and puffiness and generally looked irritated. Photo. Actinic keratosis shown on the forehead. George has what is called diffuse actinic keratosis on his face. Here’s what we know. Actinic keratosis is a crusty, scaly growth caused by damage from too much exposure to ultrav ..read more

Satisfaction with CoolSculpting Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting®) is a proven method for body contouring. The mechanism behind the action of this procedure and its effectiveness have been discussed on this website. Essentially application of cold temperatures triggers fat cell death followed by slow digestion by white blood cells. Of course, observable changes and the patient’s satisfaction with those changes are not necessarily the same thing. Fortunately, patent satisfaction has been studied, and the findings are encouraging, according to a survey of 518 treated patients in Belgium and Fra ..read more

Which Acne Scar Treatment is Best for You? Scarring is a primary concern among people with acne. It’s estimated that up to 95% of acne suffers develop some degree of scarring on their face. We know that people we meet tend to focus more on facial scars. Those with scars are less likely to be considered attractive, confident, happy, healthy, and successful. They are more likely to be perceived as insecure and shy compared with those who have clear skin. How many options do you think are available to treat acne scars? Well, research has been done on at least 13 treatments that dermatologists can ..read more

People with rosacea know how it affects their face. There’s flushing, redness, pimples and pustules, and dilated blood vessels. Their eyes may show a thickening. And there’s likely to be swelling, especially of the nose (photo). Treatments for rosacea aim to control these signs and symptoms. Some are more effective than others; but it’s unclear… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more

Scarring is a primary concern among people with acne. It’s estimated that up to 95% of acne suffers develop some degree of scarring on their face. We know that people we meet tend to focus more on facial scars. Those with scars are less likely to be considered attractive, confident, happy, healthy, and successful. They… The post Blog first appeared on Beauty Before Age ..read more