If you care about your skin’s health, you’re probably someone who uses sunscreen. You apply, reapply, and do your research. But while you are concerned about proper skincare, some common myths leave many vulnerable to sun-damaged skin, premature aging, and the risk of skin cancer. To help clear up these misunderstandings, our team at Connecticut… Read More »
We are living in extraordinary times, with self-quarantine and social distancing. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take good care of ourselves. Yes, our favorite hair or nail salon may not be seeing clients, and aestheticians are not available to help shape your brows. Still, the most fundamental focus on maintaining your beauty is not… Read More »
Here at Connecticut Facial Plastic Surgery, we help our patients through many transitions. One transition that we see regularly is when a woman’s skin changes during pregnancy. If you are wondering about what skincare treatments are appropriate and which are not, we are here to help! Here are some answers to questions we hear from… Read More »
Most of the time, you can’t even tell someone has had a facelift unless the results are unnatural looking. Less advanced techniques require more stretching than more current techniques of repositioning, causing the infamous “wind-blown” look. It’s why so many women and men pause when considering facial surgery. They want to turn back the effects… Read More »
Now that the days are shorter and the temperatures remain low, it’s a good time to cozy up by the fire indoors. We tend to spend less time outdoors in the New England area this time of year. When we do go outside, we bundle up with hats, scarves, and heavy coats. The cold weather… Read More »
To have beautiful and healthy skin, you should have a year-round skincare regimen. Although the sun can cause damage during the warmer months of summer, winter can harm your skin as well. The cold, dry temperatures combined with the relentless wind that often occurs in Connecticut can wreak havoc on your skin health and destroy… Read More »
Now that the hot days of summer are fading and our New England Autumn is fast approaching, it may be time to consider a thing or two about your skin. More specifically about the damage, the sun has done since last spring. During the warmer months if we’re not by the pool, at the beach,… Read More »
The warmer weather is behind us, and cooler temperatures are ahead. It’s a time for changing colors, falling leaves, and vibrant skin with chemical peels. Okay, not the best poem I agree, but autumn is a great time to rid yourself of dull, sun-damaged skin with the non-surgical skincare treatment of a chemical peel. Although… Read More »
Laser treatments are a popular way to address a variety of skincare concerns. Treatment can reduce stubborn acne scars, address issues related to pigmentation, or fill in uneven spots on the face. While laser treatments are able to produce dramatic skincare results, aftercare can be a challenging affair, especially if skin layers are removed. This… Read More »
Now that we’ve established the foundation of our skincare regimen with daily sunscreen use and topical tretinoin therapy, it’s time to maximize our results. There are a number of products available that complement the effects of tretinoin therapy, but none are as important as alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHAs). AHAs are several, naturally-occurring compounds that have been used… Read More »