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… Read More »
Getting your summer on…getting rid of whatever winter did to your skin…simply reviving your look – if you’ve thought about a chemical peel and have been dragging your feet, read on. We specialize in making you and your skin look gorgeous – and a chemical peel is just one of the ways we do it.… Read More »
You’ve no doubt seen them and perhaps you even have them – those tiny blood vessels just below the surface of the skin that bear a scary resemblance to the creepy creatures whose name they share. Spider veins can be a result of exposure to the sun, obesity, standing for long periods of time, or… Read More »
Aging is a complicated process and definitely not for the faint of heart. Wrinkles and saggy facial skin seem to be “givens.” You may have heard that “Facial Exercises” are a non-surgical way to tighten your skin…Hoax or Helpful? Before you start “working out” on your face think about these things: The muscles in… Read More »
The anguish of teenage pimples may be but a memory for some women, but unfortunately, the face of acne is changing and it may look more like the adult you. Many women in their thirties, forties and fifties regularly battle mild to severe pimple and acne breakouts. This can be so stressful and annoying and… Read More »
Sooner or later everyone will have them…fine lines and wrinkles…common rites of passage as we age. There are many cosmetic and surgical options available to address fine lines and wrinkles, but because knowledge is power, it may be helpful to have some simple information about them before you decide on one of Dr. Quintana’s various… Read More »
A good night’s rest is important for your body, mind and spirit. Your skin deserves that same rest, too. It’s bombarded every day by pollutants, dirt and grime. If you tuck yourself in without cleaning your skin, makeup, dirt and germs hang around all night which means your skin can’t rejuvenate. Makeup left on for… Read More »
Aging is inevitable. None of us will escape the relentless march of Father Time…but we try! It is estimated that over 11 billion dollars is spent annually in the US on cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures, because aging skin is inevitable. We live our lives day to day while the effects of the environment, stress… Read More »
• Chemical peels date back to ancient Egypt, making them one of the oldest cosmetic procedures in the world! • As we age, our skin begins to show the effects of the environment, genetics and simply living life. • The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has found that chemical peels are among the most… Read More »
The words chemical and peel may sound harsh and caustic for you to even consider as a means of revealing younger-looking skin. The truth is that a chemical peel procedure is one of the gentlest and safest skin care rejuvenation treatments. In fact, it’s one of the most frequently performed non-surgical cosmetic procedures in the… Read More »
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