Aesthetics Practice Today : Wellness

Regenerating Growth Factors

Mina Grasso — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:09:00 GMT

Growth factors enhance the skin's natural ability to heal and regenerate to produce more youthful skin. Growth factors are proteins that regulate cellular growth and the activity of skin cells. There are multiple growth factors responsible in maintaining...(read more)

Quench Your Skin with H20

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:22:00 GMT

Have you noticed that we live in a dehydrated world full of carbonated beverages, caffeine and alcohol? I know people who consume multiple sodas, juices and coffees a day. But what about water? Drinking adequate amounts of water daily is important for...(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)

Micro-Needling for Skin Rejuvenation

Mina Grasso — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:17:00 GMT

Everyone wants beautiful, healthy skin. Patients seek various skin rejuvenation treatments to reduce pore size, reduce pigmentation, tighten skin and reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. Micro-needling using a device such as Dermapen is a skin rejuvenation...(read more)

Anti-Aging for Men

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:02:00 GMT

As I plan my honeymoon in Italy I can't help but pause for a moment and think about the incredible culture, great food, amazing coast line - and then there's the man who only seems to get better looking, George Clooney. Let's face it, the man is undoubtedly...(read more)

Treating Acne Aftermath

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:44:00 GMT

Whether you currently have acne or have suffered from acne in the past, one thing we know for sure is that acne changes our skin. This includes dark spots, red spots and indentations that remain well after acne lesions have cleared. Exactly how this is...(read more)

My Best Beauty Tips

Mina Grasso — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:55:00 GMT

Five Common Beauty Problems Acne/Acne Scars - Systemic medication such as Accutane with potential serious side effects may be avoided with the use of topical anti-acne and antibiotics combined with Cooltouch and Spectra Laser treatments that help to reduce...(read more)

Skin Rejuvenation at the Genetic Level

Mina Grasso — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:04:00 GMT

Intense pulsed light - photorejuvenation - has been around for over 20 years. It has grown rapidly in popularity over the last decade. It is the most popular non-ablative skin rejuvenation treatment that has continued to show clinical improvement of skin...(read more)

Hyperpigmentation and Fresh, Glowing Skin

Kimberly Cray — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:12:00 GMT

Vivatia is an advanced skin care system offering patients undeniable results. This system is a new take on anti-aging skin care, focusing on safe and effective delivery of key ingredients such as anti-oxidants and hydroquinone. Vivatia consists of 3 steps:...(read more)

Décolletage Pads

Kimberly Cray — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:18:00 GMT

If your "anti-aging" eyes wander like mine, you are probably interested in more than just facial rejuvenation. Below the face and neck we have several very important areas to consider. Take for example the décolletage. One concern many patients have is...(read more)

ABCDs of Melanoma Detection

Mina Grasso — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:57:00 GMT

One of the more common requests patients come to our clinic for is treatment of brown spots. As the world of aesthetic laser practices grow, and more people are aware of laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, the demand for brown spot removal increases....(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)

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)

Maintaining Facial Balance With Liquid Facelifts

Mina Grasso — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:13:00 GMT

"Liquid facelifts" are performed every day in many aesthetic offices. The procedure is usually accomplished with one or a combination of products such as Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Radiesse and/or Sculptra Aesthetic. A well-trained...(read more)