Category Archives: Skin Care

Restylane for wrinkles is now FDA approved for lip augmentation, according to its manufacturer Medicis. While plastic surgeons in the past had largely used Restylane for its previous FDA approved treatment of lines and wrinkles, this new approval opens up … Continue reading

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Sagging skin, lines and wrinkles are all facts of life. But what causes these conditions? Are they the same for every aging person? Contributing factors (i.e. causes) actually vary from person to person. A recent New York Times article explored … Continue reading

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During uncertain times – a slow economy, a volatile stock market, a tough job market – dermatologists and surgeons are seeing busy patients who present stress-related skin problems. Pimples appear out of nowhere, dry skin in desperate need of hydration … Continue reading

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It’s officially summer in Boston. Summer is a season of outdoor fun, which also means that it’s a good time to think about sun protection. According to the FDA, using sunscreen and protective clothing can help prevent photoaging changes to … Continue reading

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The new beauty guide Makeup Wakeup promises to help women over 40 solve “the kinds of issues women face every day.” Written by Lancome “Beauty at Every Age Expert” Sandy Linter and Lois Joy Johnson, Makeup Wakeup includes: Celebrity beauty … Continue reading

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