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 »
Your skin is the largest organ in your body…it protects you from negative effects of the environment and deserves your loving attention every day. It’s a good idea to form the habit of checking your body all over once a month for any irregularities or abnormalities. Any new or changing skin condition may be indicative… Read More »
Your beach vacation may be but a fond memory but cooler weather may bring ski vacations, walks, and additional time under the sun – which means exposure to it’s damaging, ultraviolet rays. Wrinkles, premature aging, sun-spots and skin cancer can all trace their beginnings to the sun. The skin cancer concern: The invasion or spread… Read More »
How often do you check your skin for changes or irregularities? Do you know the difference between a mole and a lentigo? Do you think skin tags are just for older folk? Fall is the perfect time to form the habit of checking your body all over once a month for any irregularities or abnormalities.… 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 »
Your skin can tell a lot about the story of your life…from teenage problem skin and the years of sun worship and tanning beds to the radiant glow of pregnancy to those less-than-welcome age spots and wrinkles. Much has been written about how to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging UV rays, but there… Read More »
Each year, more and more dermal fillers are introduced to the marketplace. It can be confusing knowing which filler works best to address which issue. Restylane and Perlane are two of those. Both are hyaluronic acid (the naturally occurring substance in the skin that is responsible for giving the skin volume and plumpness) fillers. Both… 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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