Double Chin
Double Chin Conditions What is a Double Chin? A double chin will appear when excess fat has collected below your jawline that causes the skin to sag and wrinkle. The chances of developing a double chin will increase as you age, especially if you gain weight. During the natural aging process, the muscles in your […]
Acne Scarring
Acne Scarring Conditions What are Acne Scars? Acne scars are the unwanted reminders of your previous blemishes. When your skin is recovering from an injury, like active acne, you will develop scars as a part of the healing process. Your scars are made of fibrous tissue that contains a protein called collagen. Collagen plays a […]
Freckles
Freckles Conditions What are Freckles? Freckles are small, circular, brown spots on the surface of the skin. These spots of hyperpigmentation are commonly found on areas of the body that are regularly exposed to sunlight like the nose, cheeks, chest, shoulders and arms. The amount, size and color of the freckles will vary for each […]
Lip Enhancement
Lip Enhancement Conditions What is Lip Enhancement, Lip Augmentation, and Lip Plumping? We all have a good idea of what make for attractive lips, and they rely on fullness, softness and smoothness. Researchers have determined that there’s a scientific precedent for this, a 2006 issue of Dermatologic Therapy writing that one of the characteristics of […]
Skin Tightening Face
Skin Tightening Face & Neck Skin Tightening Face Treatment in South Pasadena, CA Conditions Fill Out Form What is Skin Tightening for the Face & Neck? Aging skin is a problem that everyone will eventually have to deal with. After we are in our twenties we are producing less collagen, getting more damage from the […]
Sun Spots vs Melasma
Sun Spots Vs Melasma Conditions How are Melasma and Sun Spots Different? Sun spots and melasma can easily be confused for one another, as both reveal hyperpigmentation of the skin. Hyperpigmentation is a common condition in which patches of skin become darker than the surrounding skin. Although sun spots and melasma may look similar, these […]
Broken Capillaries
Broken Capillaries Conditions What is a Broken Capillaries? Broken capillaries are visible, tiny red or blue clusters of blood vessels. Medically known as telangiectasia, broken capillaries or spider veins are the result of vein damage directly below the surface of your skin. When your capillaries are damaged from continuous dilation (opening and closing), they will […]
Large Pores
Large Pores Conditions What are Pores? Pores are outlets for the body to release perspiration and oil to hydrate, protect and cool the surface of your skin. Pores are also home to your hair follicles. Your skin is covered with millions of microscopic pores, but it is very common for some of them to become […]
Droopy Eyelids
Droopy Eyelid Conditions What are Droopy Eyelids? Droopy eyelids, which is formally known as ptosis or blepharoptosis, is a condition where the skin sags below its natural position surrounding the eye. This condition can impact your appearance by making you look tired and older. Although droopy eyelids usually does not indicate anything serious, there is […]
Bags Under Eyes
Bags Under Eyes Conditions What are Bags Under the Eyes? If you’re reading this, more than likely you’ve had first-hand experience with those dreaded “bags” under your eyes. Whether it’s because you’ve been sleep deprived or you’ve experienced this common symptom of aging, these bags appear if the collagen under your eyes decreases, causing muscle […]
