Get Rid of Your Crow's Feet
Your crow's feet (who thought of that term anyway?) are a badge of life - maybe an unwanted one. The best approach is to use different treatments depending on your age and their depth. If you're young...
View ArticleTips for Skin Care on a Budget
[video:http://www.skintour.com/flash_video/dr_irwin-on_stretching_skincare_dollars.flv 360x190]Hi, I'm Dr. Brandith Irwin, and this is my blog for SkinTour.com.Given the economic situation, let's call...
View ArticleSix Months to Get Ready?
Do you have a wedding, reunion, or other event coming up? Everyone's skin is different, but here is a list of some of the things you could accomplish in six months:improve your "glow" with products,...
View ArticleWhat is the best treatment for under eye crinkles?
This is such a complicated question because it depends on sooooo many factors. I'll try to make a long story short! But, please see the section on eyes on this site. If you just have a "hollow"...
View ArticleWhy do some areas of the face seem to require more Botox?
This is a good question but it's a little hard to answer without seeing you. Let's take crows feet, for example. I have some women in their 30-40s who have very active muscles here and some women in...
View ArticleNew Year's Skin Resolutions (#2 of 3)
Many women feel that they don't know where to start or how to prioritize aging issues. Here are some ways to get started. Take a white sheet of paper (letter sized) and hold it first over your lower...
View ArticleBotox vs Fillers
I often hear patients confusing Botox and Fillers in their terminology and want to take this opportunity to set the record straight. There is a big difference between the two! Botox (or Dysport) is...
View ArticleWhen to use the Fraxel or the DEKA DOT laser for the eyelid area and/or face?
You're exactly right - both can be used just on the eyelid area. The Fraxel (both the original and the Dual) have a special tip (FDA approved) for the eyelid area. Generally, at 37 the Fraxel is an...
View ArticleVitamin A cream (retinoids) for the eyes - can I use it?
Most vitamin A cousin creams (retinoids) that are used on the face are too irritating for the delicate eyelid skin. Use one that's been specifically formulated for eyelids and then watch carefully for...
View ArticleIf I am african american, what is the best way to treat under eye bags?
Under eye bags are a tough one partly because we all lump a range of under eye problems in this category. So, I have a couple of questions for you?1) Is the bag right under the lash line and then...
View ArticleProblems with skin texture and color after a laser treatment - Pearl Fusion.
Bottom line: This laser is a "fusion" technology by Cutera (laser using a 2790nm wavelength) which unless used perfectly, in my opinion, is more likely to cause post procedure and healing problems...
View ArticleAt 50, some questions about the eye area and home devices like the Tria,...
First of all, I completely agree with you about the home devices. Let's not waste our time ladies and gents! We are all busy and these devices, while the marketing makes them sound like miracles,...
View ArticleOver "Botoxing" - The forehead muscles and Botox/Dysport/Xeomin.
To reassure you, sometimes it's a great idea to just let it wear off completely, and then reassess the need for it. While it's wearing off in the 3-6 month period, there may be odd looking muscle...
View ArticleWhat is the best laser for removing facial hair?
Facial hair removal depends a little on what color your hair is and what color your skin is. You probably already know this but skin color is just how much melanin you have genetically in your skin....
View ArticleFillers (in this case Belotero) around the eyes – problems and what to watch...
Ok… this is NOT a good situation when you feel like you can’t go out of the house and, we can all understand why after your description of this! Whether it’s Belotero, Voluma, or Juvederm, there are...
View ArticleMicro needling and derma roller problems – are they safe?
So as with everything in cosmetic/aesthetic dermatology, I think that the first rule is and to quote, “First, do no harm.” This applies to these currently unregulated (FDA) devices. My understanding is...
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Makeups and foundations that are good for sensitive or allergic skin (plus...
Thank you, you made my day! There are literally hundreds of foundations out there and they really vary in quality and performance. And, we really almost can’t find out anything from the way that they...
View ArticleCan Latisse cause loss of fat cells around the eye area and or other long...
I think the key here is something you said yourself. “Noted in patients using medical Latisse form with the active ingredient for medical purposes and placing the product directly IN the eyes.” There...
View ArticleDysport cosmetic or Botox for TMJ… is this true?
I have a problem with this Botox / Dysport scenario for two reasons. First reason: As dermatologists, we are experts in the treatment and diseases of skin, hair and nails. That is what we are trained...
View ArticleAbout Thermi systems Part 1: ThermiTight for neck tightening
Thank you for writing and reminding me that I need to talk about this with all of you! This system (the “Thermi” systems”) are made by the same company but have quite different effects and are very...
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