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Cosmetic Dermatology

Your Skin, Decade by Decade: Your 30s

Your 30s are often when the first visible signs of aging begin to appear. Collagen production starts to slow, fine lines may linger a little longer, and years of sun exposure can begin to show up as freckles, uneven...read more


Cosmetic Dermatology

Your Skin, Decade by Decade: Your 20s

Your 20s are usually a decade of naturally strong collagen, good elasticity, and full facial volume. The focus at this age is less about “anti-aging” and more about maintaining radiance, smooth texture, even tone, and healthy-looking skin while building...read more


Cosmetic Dermatology

Sun Exposure and Premature Aging: Why Your Skin Can Look Older Than Your Age

Before we move through the decades in our Your Skin, Decade by Decade series, it is important to understand one of the biggest influences on how skin ages: sun exposure. Some skin changes happen simply because we get older....read more


Cosmetic Dermatology

Why Your Face Changes With Age: Understanding Skin, Fat, and Bone

When we think about aging skin, we often think about wrinkles. But wrinkles are only one part of the story. As we age, changes happen at several levels of the face. The dermis, the layer of skin that provides...read more


Cosmetic Dermatology

Not All Scars Are Created Equal: Tailored Treatments to Improve Your Scars

Scars are a natural part of healing, but not all scars look, feel, or behave the same way. Some are flat and pale. Some are red or purple. Others are raised, thick, itchy, tender, or firm. Because scars can...read more


Cosmetic Dermatology

Do Under-Eye Creams Really Work?

If you have ever looked in the mirror and noticed dark circles, puffiness, fine lines, or tired-looking eyes, you have probably wondered: do under-eye creams really work? The answer is yes, the right under-eye cream can make a visible...read more