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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Is Your Doctor Qualified?
Just because someone has an M.D. after their name and a med school diploma hanging on the wall doesn’t necessarily make them the right person to go to when you’re seeking a cosmetic treatment. Read more

Buyer Beware: Fixing Botched Cosmetic Procedures
When you make an appointment for a cosmetic treatment that’s supposed to leave you looking better than before, the last thing you expect is to walk out looking worse. Read more

How To Prepare Your Skin For A Treatment
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The 7 Sunscreen Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
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We all know sunscreen helps protect against the sun’s damaging rays. Read more

Summer Prep: The Laser Hair Removal Guide
If you’ve been considering the zap, you probably know it’s a winter-time endeavor, and if you’ve been looking at the calendar (or out the window) you know there’s just a few months left to schedule the series of laser treatments required to clean things  up for summer beach scenes. Read more

The Best Sunscreens for Your Holiday Getaway
If you’re celebrating the holiday with a beach getaway, don’t forget to pack the season’s most essential resort wear: sunscreen. We’ve complied a list of the best sunscreens, fit for all of your on-the-go skincare needs. Read more

All About Charlotte’s Book
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