Q. I used to have nice skin when I was younger. Now, I never leave the house without makeup because I have brown spots and spider veins. What would you suggest to improve my skin? A. Uneven skin tone is one of the top problems that our patients ask about. Almost all of us have
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END-OF-SUMMER HEALTHY SKIN CHECKLIST As the end of summer approaches, it’s a good time to re-evaluate your skin regimen. Summer can be a rough season for skin, from intense ultraviolet rays, to heat, humidity, and more time spent outdoors. Restart your retinoid: Many patients stop using retinoids (such as retinol and tretinoin) during the summer
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Q: With summer approaching, I’m excited to wear cute sleeveless tops and swimwear, but I have noticed many brown spots on my arms and am self-conscious about them. Is there anything I can do to quickly minimize their appearance before bathing suit season? A: It sounds as though you plan on having a significant amount
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Q: I’m 44 years old and have dark olive-colored skin. In the last few years, I’ve noticed that my face has started to sag and some lines have appeared on my cheeks. I’ve tried a number of different creams that are supposed to help, but I haven’t seen any improvement. What would you recommend for
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Q: I’ve been wearing more of my clothes that have lower necklines. I can’t help but notice how bad the skin on my chest looks! It is totally different from the skin on my face, which is actually pretty good. Why is this? And what can I do about it? A: The skin of the
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Q: Every wedding that was postponed last year, is now on calendar for this year. I’ve basically neglected my face for the past year since I mostly worked from home or was behind a mask. I look tired and old. Since I am going to be seeing family and friends at these weddings, I want
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Our family spent a lot of time outdoors this summer, since there wasn’t much else to do. Now I’m noticing that my skin looks more dull than usual, and I see a lot of little brown spots on my face and arms that weren’t there a few months ago. And here I thought that I
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Combining Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments with laser resurfacing at our Tucson practice creates results that people will notice. These treatments use light and laser energy to clear up unwanted pigmentation, creating a more even complexion and revealing a radiant look. Don’t be surprised when people take notice of your new glow! In this blog
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