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
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How Gwyneth Gets Her Glow On
Love her or not, it’s inarguable that hers is a face to admire. Even at 41, her crisp, youthful appearance never seizes to perpetuate. And that glow… Oh, please, Gwyneth, tell us how you do it! Read more

Is Social Media Making Us Get More Plastic Surgery?
When snapping a selfie, any good social media savvy smart phone owner knows that it’s all about the angle. But, what if the pursuit of posting the perfect profile picture is causing an endemic desire to physically alter one’s features for the sake of the lens? Read more

Dermaplaning: Charlotte Explains This Simple Deep Exfoliating Process
There are a slew of specialized facials and skincare procedures that offer brighter, firmer and more radiant skin, but here’s why dermaplaning is a favorite among celebrities and supermodels who have to look high-definition photo ready. Read more

Updated: What Are The Best Ways To Get Rid Of Cellulite, Right Now?
We are far into bathing suit season and cellulite seems to be on the mind of many CB readers. One reader reached out wondering how to decipher between the different cellulite treatments on the market—she’s tried creams and massages, and now she’s ready for something a little more serious. Read more

Forever Young: The Real Cost Of Celebrity Skincare
Many of us marvel at celebrities’ apparent ability to defy age, and actually improve on their looks with every year. Celebs used to keep quiet about what they were doing to halt the march of time. Read more

Peels: The Next Step In Men’s Skincare
As men represent a more serious market for dermatologists and other skincare practitioners, many specialists are reporting that they are seeing a rise in the number of men requesting peels. Read more

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Neck Tightening Secret: All About Thermage
When natural beauty Gwyneth Paltrow confessed that one of the secrets to her luminescence was Thermage, she had beauty bloggers and skincare worshipers alike considering this celeb-endorsed skin tightening treatment. Read more

Crack Your Wellness Code: Send Your DNA To The Spa
You can get your DNA tested here? Yes. Imagine a world where a dermatologist, nutritionist, and health coach or personal trainer can literally see inside you. Read more

What’s The Best Way To Prevent Aging In The Sensitive Neck Area?
Recently, several readers submitted #askcharlotte questions about how to treat the delicate, vulnerable neck area. We reached out to Charlotte’s Book expert dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross, who recently formulated a special neck emulsion treatment. Read more