#aging prevention

Part 2/2 Platelet Rich Plasma 2.0 or PRPFM

We all love the idea of Platelet Rich Plasma. And why not? Using our own activated platelets and serum to promote collagen growth and skin regeneration. It’s natural, almost risk free and low discomfort. I agree with that, except there are a lot of things we still don’t know. And below are just some of the questions.

What we still don’t know:

What exactly is causing the positive changes. This…

How to budget AND fine tune your skincare products!

I love your question. Millions of women/men can’t afford to spend $200-300 on skincare every month for the really great stuff. I hear you. Although I gotta say… I sometimes hear patients say they can’t afford a $60 anti-aging cream. And then, in the next breath talk to me about how much they are spending on dinners out, cars, or shoes, etc. For me, I’d spend the money on my skincare products and…

Other options if irritation from retinoids occur

Some patients just don’t tolerate retinoids. No matter how many they try or different ways to apply it.  When it consistently causes irritation, sometimes you just need to give up. Sounds like you may be at that point.

4 main reasons for not tolerating retinoids:

It’s just too strong. Try going back to a very gentle one like a retinol 0.25.

Chemicals in the base cream. It may not be the retinoid,…

To facelift or not to facelift… that is the question! (Apology to William Shakespeare)

I love that you wrote this because it touches on an issue many of us think about. Is there a time when a facelift makes more sense than nonsurgical options? You all know me, I’ve written two books on this; “Your Best Face: Looking Your Best Without Plastic Surgery” and “The Surgery-Free Makeover”). Alternatives to surgery just keeping improving every year! I’m a big fan of nonsurgical options.…

I recently read our generation is obsessed with self-care. Hey, we’ve had worse reputations, so I’ll take it. I think its great the trend is taking care of yourself. One of the things we seemed to be more concerned with is anti-aging. This is great we are more concentrated on prevention! Because of this, there are many products that claim will have you looking like a twenty-something forever.…