If you’ve ever worn makeup, you have probably heard plenty of people tell you to be sure to remove it before you head to bed at the end of the night. In an ideal world, we would all heed this advice. Our evenings would consist of a regular routines filled with cotton balls, washcloths, cleaners,…
Continue reading…Here’s what’s #trending in the world of plastic surgery
The stats are in. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, nearly 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries took place in 2016. That’s a lot of procedures, and probably a lot of satisfied patients. After all, even a slight change in a spot on our bodies that causes anxiety or worry can make a significant difference…
Continue reading…Avoiding skin care mistakes
After navigating relationships, careers, and other day-to-day details on Long Island, the last thing you may be thinking about is skin care… but perhaps it should be bumped closer to the top of your list. Skin is our body’s largest organ, and the way we treat it matters. After all, our bodies change as we…
Continue reading…Not ready to commit to surgery? Test the waters with these alternatives
Plastic surgery is a major decision. Although many procedures are now routine, you should seriously consider the implications that one will have on your body before proceeding. In some situations, like if you need to lose some extra pounds or if you are expecting for your body to change during a future pregnancy, you might…
Continue reading…Bet you didn’t know that Botox can tackle these things…
Did you know that Botox has been the number one non-surgical procedure since 2000? In addition, Refinery29 reports, that as of 2015, there have been 400 million Botox procedures performed! There’s a reason that so many New Yorkers love Botox. In fact, there are several reasons! For starters, Botox has stood the test of time….
Continue reading…Microneedling 101
These days, New Yorkers can get all sorts of treatments for problem skin conditions. There are the proven classics–like Botox, lasers, chemical peels, and microdermabrasion–and there are also some innovative and new strategies. One of these more recent trends is microneedling. If you read a lot of beauty blogs or have industry-obsessed friends, you’ve probably…
Continue reading…How to prepare for a breast surgery
Are you about to undergo a breast surgery? Whether you are increasing your size, reducing your size, or doing some other type of alteration, you’re probably feeling a combination of excited and nervous. That feeling is completely normal. In fact, most of the New Yorkers that we see in our office who are gearing up…
Continue reading…These procedures can help make your eyes pop
As a society, we place a lot of importance on how our eyes look. After all, there’s a reason that false eyelashes, colored contact lenses, YouTube makeup tutorials, and Snapchat filters are so popular. Some even say that the eyes are the window to the soul. If that’s the case, you might be wondering if…
Continue reading…Understanding (and treating!) dark spots
Dark spots on the skin can be frustrating. They are challenging to cover up and, often, out of our control. Dark spots can develop thanks to a host of culprits, including sunshine, hormones, and acne. They aren’t limited to certain groups of people, and they definitely aren’t a regional phenomena. In fact, I regularly see…
Continue reading…Is CoolSculpting worth the hype?
From reviews in magazines like Allure, GQ, and Time, to personal accounts shared by people from New York to California and beyond, CoolSculpting is gaining a great reputation for rapid weight loss. As one woman who underwent CoolSculpting explained in a recent interview with Redbook, the procedure can bring back lost confidence. “As a mother…
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