Anti-Aging
Take Care of Your Skin Under the Mask
Wearing a face mask has become the new normal. But while you help protect yourself and others from germs, your skin might be a little more stressed than usual—especially if your skin is prone to acne or other conditions. People with acne-prone skin will be more susceptible to developing acne; people with sensitive skin or eczema…
Read MoreFor 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 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 MoreIt's Not Your Fault: It's Genetics
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.aestheticpittsburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/genetics.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Deep laugh lines, jowls and wrinkles aren’t necessarily just caused by age. 60% of how your skin develops is intrinsically determined by the genetics that were passed down to you. Only…
Read MoreAging Gracefully
There’s no way around it. All organs begin to lose some function and resilience over time. By age 30, our bone and muscle density begins to diminish1. Skin, as the body’s largest organ (not to mention the most environmentally vulnerable organ), is no exception. Skin is our body’s first line of defense for all heat,…
Read MoreFall Has Arrived! It’s Time to Reverse Your Sun Damage
Are you noticing more brown and red spots on your skin as you age? Spots and raised areas may appear on your chest, arms and legs. Even if you have been vigilant with sunblock in recent years, old damage that started in your youth can blossom with the most casual new sun exposure. Fortunately, we…
Read MoreEmbrace Your Age!
There used to be a gap between those who opted for cosmetic enhancements and those who held steadfastly to the premise that we should simply accept the aging process without taking any steps to hold onto a youthful appearance. But what once was a dichotomy has meshed into a more universal concept: part of accepting…
Read MoreSignal Rejuvenation
How does this sound to you: a skin treatment that is as relaxing as being at a spa, but is effective in enhancing muscle tone, rejuvenating skin, and promoting a youthful appearance – without a bit of pain or downtime. If it sounds impossible – I promise you, it’s not. It is unique technology ideal…
Read MoreReverse the Signs of Aging
Hyperpigmentation, commonly referred to as “age spots,” is one of the easiest skin conditions to prevent but one of the hardest to get rid of once it occurs. Take a look around at arms, hands, chests and faces of those around you. In all likelihood you’ll see dark patches. No matter how much Botox or…
Read MoreThe ‘Selfie’ – the Quickest Way to Get Your Face on the Internet and Into the Aesthetic Skin & Laser Center!
The other day, a new patient walked into my office holding her smart phone. That was a bit unusual inasmuch as when I meet a new person, I expect that we will give each other our full and undivided attention. Within a moment, however, I understood why the smart phone was actually important to our…
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