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Skinformation: Sun-Damaged Skin

Published on September 27, 2023 by
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Q: As a teenager, I would have a beautiful, glowing tan at the end of summer. Now that I’m in my forties, my “end of summer” skin looks discolored and dehydrated. Is there a way to brighten up and refresh my face? A: As summer fades away, many of us find that we have more
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Skinformation: CO2 Laser

Published on August 30, 2023 by
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Q: I saw a friend recently whom I hadn’t seen in a year, and she looked so good. She told me that she had a CO2 laser treatment since we last met, and she’s very happy she did it. Can you tell me about this treatment? What does it do, and would it be good
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Skinformation: Lip lines

Published on July 5, 2023 by
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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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Skinformation: Exfoliation

Published on May 3, 2023 by
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Q: I’ve read that I should exfoliate my skin. Is this true, and if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Exfoliation is necessary to make our skin healthy and look its best. What is exfoliation? It is simply removing old, dead cells from the skin surface. Exfoliating improves dullness, flaking, fine lines,
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Skinformation: Winter Skincare

Published on February 8, 2023 by
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Q: Now that it’s winter, should I do anything differently with my skincare? A: In many parts of the country, winter means frigid temperatures and severely dry skin. Since we’re blessed with mild winters here in Tucson, winter may mean something completely different for our skin. The cooler weather here is a great opportunity to
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Skinformation: Dermal Filler

Published on December 15, 2021 by

I have what I would call a weak chin. I’m considering having a chin implant, but it’s been hard to find the time to recover from surgery. Are there options for improving my chin without surgery? A well-defined chin is considered attractive for males and females. It also helps to balance other facial features, such
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Skinformation: Brown Spots/ Anti Aging

Published on November 1, 2021 by

I was on a video call with my old friends from high school yesterday, and I was dismayed to see that I looked a lot older than everyone else. My face looked so dull and weathered, with a lot of brown spots. I’ve decided I want to do something to look better, but between work
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Skinformation: Sun Damage on Arms

Published on June 1, 2021 by

I didn’t realize how bad the skin on my arms looks, until I sat side by side with my daughter recently. Compared to her arm, mine looks very leathery, dull, crinkly, and spotted. What should I use on my arms to make them look better? What you see on your arms is the results of
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Skinformation: Dark Undereye Circles

Published on May 15, 2021 by

I have dark circles under my eyes that make me look so tired all the time. I usually use a concealer and that helps. Well, my sister has the same problem, but she recently got filler put in the dark circles, and she looks so much better now. Is this a good treatment? Dark circles
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Skinformation: Large Facial Pores

Published on April 15, 2021 by

If I could change one thing about my skin, it would be my large pores. I feel like I’ve tried every pore-minimizing product and nothing has helped. Is there actually anything that can shrink pores? Large pores are one of the most common complaints that our patients have. As your experience has shown, it’s true
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