An increasing number of dermatology patients are looking for a way to improve the appearance of their skin. As a result, more and more products have become available to treat skin wrinkles and blemishes. From vitamins and supplements to exfoliants and chemical peels -- the options can be overwhelming. In some cases, more than one approach may be needed.
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize oxygen-free radicals, the unstable particles that...
Read moreAs you age and your skin begins to lose its elasticity, lines appear. These wrinkles make us look (and sometimes feel) older than we are.... Read more »
I smoked for a long time but quit a few years ago. I have some wrinkles now and I want to know if I can get rid of them?When you quit... Read more »
I smoked for a long time but quit a few years ago. I have some wrinkles now and I want to know if I can get rid of them?When you quit... Read more »
If you yearn for an unfurrowed brow but the thought of Botox injections leaves you cold, keep a lookout for a new, needle-free... Read more »
One of the defining moments of my career as a cosmetic surgeon is the first time I treated a patient with a dermal filler, over fifteen... Read more »
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the safety of dermal fillers, an increasingly popular form of wrinkle... Read more »
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Implant ProceduresImplants, also called injectable fillers, are becoming a common means of erasing wrinkles and folds. The American Society of... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Michael S. Lehrer, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania. Editorial... Read more »
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Overview:As you age, your skin undergoes progressive changes:The cells divide more slowly, and the inner layer of skin starts to thin. The thinning... Read more »
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ReferencesAlexiades-Armenakas MR, Dover JS, Arndt KA. The spectrum of laser skin resurfacing: Nonablative, fractional, and ablative laser... Read more »