Aesthetics Practice Today : General Interest

Dealing with Difficult Patients

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:54:00 GMT

How do you manage difficult patients? Well, the first thought that comes to my mind is yoga and meditation. If you are like me, though, most days there is little to no time for all of that. So a deep breath will have to suffice. Dealing with difficult...(read more)

Finding Providers Online

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:31:00 GMT

Question for you: How do you find your medical provider? The most obvious of answers to this question is our dear friend, Google. What was life like before this search engine giant? I don't remember. I mean, seriously, who doesn't google twenty things...(read more)

Arm Reshaping and Toning

Mina Grasso — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:47:00 GMT

As spring and summer entice the sunshine and warm weather, short sleeves or sleeveless tops and spaghetti straps are the favorite fashion. Yet some people prefer long sleeves and sweaters year-round because they feel self conscious about their arms. Due...(read more)

Healthy Tan? No Such Thing

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:46:00 GMT

Working in medicine, specifically dermatology, we know there is no such thing as a "healthy tan." When it comes to educating younger generations, I wish the effects of sun were immediate. I wish when a young girl stepped out of the tanning bed she saw...(read more)

Combination Topical Skin Care for Acne

Mina Grasso — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:43:00 GMT

Teens and adults suffer from acne due to hormone fluctuations and stress. Some feel diet may play a role. These factors stimulate sebaceous glands that causes the oil production that the P. acne live on. Most patients have tried a variety of over-the-counter...(read more)

Making the Most of Cosmeceuticals in 2013

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:28:00 GMT

Tired of buying over the counter products that just don't work? So are patients! One of my passions for what I do is finding just the fix for someone -- something that will work and improve their condition. Pharmacy aisles and mall cosmetic counters are...(read more)

Remembering Compassion in Aesthetics

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:46:00 GMT

I recently attended an aesthetics conference in south Florida. There were many great speakers- seasoned cosmetic surgeons and dermatologists, successful CEOs, and highly-acclaimed skin care specialists. Aside from learning about new and improved aesthetic...(read more)

Surprising Uses for Botulinum Toxin A

Mina Grasso — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:03:00 GMT

Botulinum Toxin A is a protein and neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulium toxin can cause botulism, a serious, life-threatening illness in humans and animals. More patients are open to considering treatment with the toxin...(read more)

Power Plate for Health and Fitness

Mina Grasso — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:44:00 GMT

Power Plate works using vibration technology where energy is transferred from the vibrating platform to the body. This mechanical stimulus produces a stretch reflex which, depending on the selected frequency, results in muscles vigorously contracting...(read more)

Retail Clinics Cashing in on Aesthetics

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:35:00 GMT

It was recently brought to my attention that a popular health clinic is targeting (pun intended) cosmetic patients. Target Clinics, which provide convenient healthcare to numerous patients, are now offering certain cosmetic services. Listed on the Target...(read more)

Laser Therapy for Stretch Marks

Mina Grasso — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:32:00 GMT

Stretch marks can occur on various parts of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, hips, breasts, arms, flanks and low back. Men and women can develop these stretch marks at any age. Stretch marks can present differently depending on the skin type....(read more)

Treating Ptosis After Botox Injections

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:47:00 GMT

Eye ptosis, or drooping of the eyelid or brow, is a potential side effect of Botox treatment. It is among the most common side effects associated with botulinum injections, although it should not occur frequently with proper injection technique. It is...(read more)

Online Patient Reviews: Helpful or Harmful?

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 14:38:00 GMT

The days of the Yellow Pages are long gone. When looking for a new medical provider, just like a restaurant, hairstylist or even a good handy man, we can simply jump onto one of the many popular search engines. Now, however, we not only have the world...(read more)

After-Summer Skin Damage Repair

Mina Grasso — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:51:00 GMT

Year after year, summer after summer, we start to notice our skin losing elasticity and developing new, larger or darker brown spots on the face, chest, arms or legs. Fortunately, more people are now educated about the risk of excessive sun exposure and...(read more)

Light Peels Can Hit the Spot

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:25:00 GMT

When topicals just aren't enough to treat those pesky brown spots, go deeper with a professional-grade peel such as the Dermaceutic spot and milk peels. Milk and spot peel treatments are a great way to reveal healthy, radiant skin. Good candidates for...(read more)