The short answer: Yes, which is why I prescribe painkillers to be taken before the procedure. Here is one patient’s account of the Thermage CPT treatment she had done in my office: Read more

If there’s one beauty-related lesson I’ve learned as a woman working on Wall Street, where I spent nearly 15 years of my career, it’s that your skin is the most accurate reflection of your vitality, strength, and overall wellbeing. Read more

Dry skin brushing has long been a staple of many spa treatment menus because it works wonders on your skin—it’s a great way to prep your body for a wrap, mask or moisturizer, plus it exfoliates and promotes lymphatic drainage. Read more

I was at a children’s birthday party, my eyes trained on a thick slice of chocolate cake, when the woman next to me gestured at a tiny roll on her otherwise flat abdomen with a pink plastic fork. Read more

Hormones are a generic term for the body’s chemical messengers. They’re large, complex molecules produced in specialized glands, and they travel through the bloodstream to regulate the body’s tissues and organs. Read more

Simply put, the goal here at Charlotte’s Book is to keep you healthy, well-fed, well-slept, thoroughly moisturized, and—most importantly—well-educated.

It’s a tall order, but that’s why we turn to the experts. Read more

This year, the Golden Globes exposed a certain trend—and a certain décolletage. Plunging necklines dominated the red carpet, with everyone from Jessica Biel, Mandy Moore, and even Laura Dern showing off a perky, well cared-for set of curves and a moisturized, spotless chest. Read more

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in full swing and we love how the beauty industry always gets behind the cause in a big way, introducing products that not only make you feel and look incredible, but also raise money to find a cure. Read more

Nestled in a townhouse on the Upper East Side, the Jillian Wright Clinical Skin Spa has long been a destination for lovers for quality, customized skincare. Read more

“On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…two breast implants, a tummy tuck, and rhinoplasty…”

So begins this insightful CNN Money feature, All I Want For Christmas: Read more