Modern beauty standards can be overwhelming at times. After all, nobody asked to have hair on our arms, shoulders, back, and upper lip. Yet here we are! Thankfully, there have never been more options for individuals who seek to safely and effectively remove unwanted body hair. There are quick and easy options, inexpensive options, more […]
Plasma Skin Tightening Technology
The world of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures seems to change every day. The field is also growing extremely rapidly to meet customer demand. In 2000, there were fewer than 5 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. By 2018, this number had grown to nearly 16 million. Newer and better procedures have […]
Is Botox the Only Option for Minimally Invasive Facial Treatments?
Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®) is the most common cosmetic procedure in the US with over 7,000,000 procedures performed per year. When one procedure dominates the market, it can easily overshadow other potentially effective and efficient options. When it comes to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures to reduce fine lines, reduce the visible signs […]
What is Microdermabrasion?
“Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure used to renew overall skin tone and texture. It can improve the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, acne scarring, melasma, and other skin-related concerns and conditions.” Like many minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, the goal of microdermabrasion is to deliver the best possible results with the […]
Acoustic Pulse Technology and Laser Tattoo Removal
Tattoos have never been safer or more accepted than they are today. Nearly half of all Americans have at least one tattoo. Surprised? It is also true that the majority of individuals with tattoos keep them covered most or all of the time. The United States is one of the most heavily tattooed countries on […]
Non-ablative Lasers for Aesthetic Dermatology Procedures
The American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine defines aesthetic medicine as: “(an area of medicine that) comprises all medical procedures that are aimed at improving the physical appearance and satisfaction of the patient, using non-invasive to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures.” When we talk about aesthetic dermatology, we are talking about any non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures […]
SCALE 2020 Covers Aesthetic Medicine, Surgery, and Dermatology
Earlier this year we published a blog titled: “Who is SCALE 2020 For?” Dangling preposition aside, this blog explained past topics of the Symposium for Cosmetic Advances and Laser Education (SCALE), and what individuals or groups might be interested. Today we are going to discuss the three primary areas covered by SCALE: aesthetic medicine, cosmetic […]
Treating Keloids Simply, Effectively, and Non-Invasively
When you have a client or a patient that has keloids, rest assured that you have all the right tools to help them out. These angry looking, raised, red scars are unsightly and can be uncomfortable and distressing both physically and mentally. In order to treat them, it is important to understand them, how they […]
Laser Hair Removal: Still Popular
The concept of laser hair removal is not new. The technology has been around and popular with consumers for well over a decade – becoming available commercially around 1995, though created even earlier than that. Today its uses extend beyond mere cosmetics and into specialized treatments for some skin disorders. The latest approaches are constantly […]
Helping Your Clients Change Pigment With Lasers
Your skin color, largely the result of genetics, is caused by the melanin made in your epidermis. Interestingly, the skin is not the only part of the body that melanin impacts. It is also found in the hair, eyes, inner ear, brain, and the adrenal gland. (Source). It not only determines skin and hair color, […]
