For Men: Aging Doesn’t Discriminate So Why Should Cosmetic Treatments?
Age doesn’t discriminate between males and females, and neither does the treatment that can help both achieve younger-looking skin. Though women make up the largest group of patients who choose cosmetic treatments for aging-related concerns, Pittsburgh BOTOX® specialist Dr. Roxana Barad, of Aesthetic Skin & Laser Center in Pittsburgh, is seeing an increase in men…
Read MoreProtect Your Skin from UVB Radiation with Fernblock
Have you been dreaming about catching some summer sun rays or lazing on the beach for hours? Perhaps you’re a tanning bed bunny. Whether you’re one for indoor or outdoor tanning, it is vital that you protect yourself against the damage this can cause to your skin and your health in general. More people are…
Read MoreMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US with over 5 million cases diagnosed each year. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV radiation can also come from tanning booths or sunlamps but the main cause for Skin…
Read MoreI’m In Love – With Permanent Makeup!
In my wildest imagination, I never thought that I would ever get a tattoo – nor did many of my friends – until we discovered permanent makeup. Now, with a variety of applications depending on our needs and desires, we all look better all day long. Permanent makeup is applied like a tattoo to create…
Read MoreForever young? It’s not just a dream
If you want to look 21 forever, the time to start thinking about how to achieve that is NOW, even if you’re only in your 20’s and have nice wrinkle-free smooth skin. So, how can you future-proof your skin and you appearance? When it comes to treating the signs of aging, many people used to…
Read MoreEssential Tips for Skin Care During Cancer Treatment (or Anytime)
Skin is your largest organ and the first line of defense against infection. During chemotherapy, good skin care is not just cosmetic, it is also an essential part of your treatment. We’ve all heard that chemotherapy causes hair to fall out, but chemotherapy can cause your skin to become drier and more fragile than ever…
Read MoreWhat should you consider when choosing a tattoo removal clinic.
Times change. Fashions change. Basically, life changes. But tattoos are forever. Or are they? Tattoo removal has become one of today’s most popular aesthetic treatments. According to a recent poll, 1 in 4 adults with tattoos experienced tattoo regret. New, advanced laser tattoo removal technology has made it possible for unwanted tattoos to be more…
Read MoreWhat is breast thermography & why consider it?
Just like a fingerprint is unique to each person, each one of us has a particular infrared heat map of our body. By using this unique “map”, and especially being aware of changes on the map over time, thermography can detect early signs of cancerous tumors, abnormalities, and other dangerous heat-producing growths. Thermography (digital infrared…
Read MoreAchieving Beauty Should Not Be Painful
Is fear of pain keeping you away from getting the aesthetic treatments and procedures you want? If so, you are not alone. One of the most common concerns for patients before trying a new aesthetic treatment or service is: will it hurt? Most treatments don’t hurt. With some, like Botox® Cosmetic injections, you might feel…
Read MoreWhat's the difference between Juvéderm fillers?
The rising popularity of dermal fillers has lead to the creation of many different types, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. While having more choice is a good thing, we know that choosing between filler treatments can get confusing. If you have been considering an injectable filler, but are confused by all of the…
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