As we have evolved into the age of aesthetic medicine, beauty treatments are nothing like they used to be. Rather than focusing on what we can put on our skin, we are now able to look at what may be introduced into the skin. Injectables are a prime example of the way we manage the […]
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Three Steps to Maximum Impact for Beautiful Skin
We often think about how to address dermatologic issues with specific treatments. Botox is a normal part of many people’s anti-aging routine. Laser and light therapies may be used to minimize aging, and to promote clearer, healthier skin. A fair amount of effort also tends to go into the daily care of the skin. The […]
Soften up with These Skin Care Tips and Treatments
Softness is not something we tend to appreciate in our skin until we lose it. And we do lose it at some point. Whether or not you have reached this exact point yet, there are steps that can be taken to preserve suppleness and softness, and even to get it back to some degree. Some […]
Three Things You Need to Know about Botox
As one of the leading cosmetic treatments of all time (so it seems, anyway), Botox is a well-known method of reducing wrinkles on the face. You would think that we all know all there is to know about this minimally-invasive treatment, but the prevalence of misconceptions continues to prove otherwise. Dr. Quintana performs Botox, as […]
Thinking about Wrinkle-Reduction? Join the Filler Party!
If you’re just now starting to think about reviving your appearance with injectables like dermal fillers, you may feel like a late-comer to a decades-long party. Don’t worry. We’re here to help you sort through the sea of solutions to your cosmetic concerns. In the last several years, numerous products have been developed, all with […]
Get some Flow – with your Collagen Production
To be in the flow means to be “in the zone,” operating at high capacity with enjoyment and full engagement. Who wouldn’t want this to describe how their body continually produces the collagen needed to support firm, supple skin! We love that idea! Let’s look at some of the ways collagen production can be boosted. […]
Skin Laxity: Why it Degrades and What to do about it
When we are younger, our primary dermatologic concern may be how to avoid a sunburn or how to get rid of stubborn acne. These are important issues, but they are only the tip of the iceberg. With age, we face a number of other concerns; issues that will stay with us for the rest of […]
Clear, Lovely Skin Can Be Yours
At every age, women and men, alike, want clear, young-looking skin. The challenge is how to arrive at that goal. Keep reading to learn a few easy ways to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Stay Hydrated – Your body needs water to stay healthy – the same goes for your skin. Dehydration […]
Let Us Tell You About ResurFX
One of the newest and most effective skincare treatments Dr. Quintana offers her patients is laser skin resurfacing using the ResurFX system. It’s the only, truly non-ablative fractional laser treatment and is a safe and comfortable option for successfully treating skin concerns on the face and body. How does it work? The ResurFX laser prioritizes […]
A Few Things To Know About Stretch Marks
By Laser & Mohs Dermatology of New York on June 30, 2016 in Aesthetic Procedures, Laser Procedures 0
They are common, very common. So, if you have them, take heart, you are not alone. Stretch marks are perhaps one of the things that make summer and wearing swimwear uncomfortable. True to their name, stretch marks result from the force of stretching on your skin. They are actually a form of scarring that is […]