by Kate Dee, MD One of the most common questions I’m asked is how much Botox is needed to treat each area. The answer is that everyone is different. Botulinum toxin is a neuromodulator that blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscle so that it cannot contract. The larger the muscle, the more […]
The PRP Facelift, Part II Procedure
Part I of this series discussed the skin aging process and the science behind using PRP to stimulate skin cells to make collagen and elastin. Part II will describe the PRP facelift procedure itself. The PRP facelift has appeared in the press by many terms including the PRP facial, vampire facial and the “vampire facelift […]
The PRP Facelift, Part I Science
by Kate Dee, MD Skin rejuvenation with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is exciting the world of aesthetics because it is a natural way to stimulate your own cells to revitalize the skin. PRP rejuvenation treatments plump and tighten the skin, diminish wrinkles, photo aging, and pore size. The PRP facelift is also effective in the treatment […]
Foods for Beautiful Skin
by Kate Dee, MD What should you be eating to make your skin glow? Foods that are hydrating, anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants. Healthy Oils Besides drinking water, the most important part of keeping you skin hydrated is to consume the right fats in your diet. For cooking, stick to saturated fats (fats that are […]
The most important thing you can do for your skin
by Kate Dee, MD Before you do anything else, the most important thing you can do to combat aging skin is wear sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Do you think that if you’re just driving to work and will go from your car to an office you don’t need the SPF? Did you know […]
