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 had a wonderful summer. I’ve traveled to visit family, spent some time at the beach, and played some golf. I wore sunscreen every day, but I wasn’t as diligent about using my other skin products. Now as I look in the mirror, my skin looks tired and my brown spots are more visible
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Q: The only place on my face where I have wrinkles is around my lips. I feel that they have a very aging effect on my appearance. Also, I find that my lipstick bleeds into these lines. What do you recommend for this problem? A: The skin around the mouth is predisposed to developing lines,
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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: When I look at old pictures of myself, I looked good. Now my skin looks dull and tired. I moisturize my skin and wear sunscreen every day, but do you think I need to have some kind of laser treatment or chemical peel? A: When we are children, our skin is effortlessly healthy and
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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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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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At Skin Spectrum in Tucson, Dr. Austin Cope and our team of board-certified dermatologists and healthcare professionals proudly offer a wide array of dermatologic services to help patients get healthier skin that looks and feels great. One of the many state-of-the-art technologies we use regularly is the Fotona micropeel laser. As our resident expert in
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Actress Jennifer Aniston is known for lots of things, including her age-defying looks. In interviews, she attributes her amazing skin to preventive skin care and minimally or non-invasive cosmetic treatments that are designed to subtly enhance your features or reduce time’s effects on your skin. When asked about her favorite techniques, Aniston talks about one
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