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Aging is personal—and you get most of it from your mom. Talk to her!

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Talk To Your Mother About Aging! Here’s Why

Your genetic blueprint, or genome, is made of approximately 25,000 genes—that's around 3 billion letters of DNA. Every single characteristic you have, from cute feet to sugar cravings...

Words: The Editors At Charlotte's Book

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We Tried Kybella: 37 Injections To Smooth A Double Chin

Curious about Kybella? So was I. When I first learned about the FDA-approved treatment that promises to diminish fullness under the chin—aka the dreaded “double chin"—I...

Words: Ani Palen, Community Member

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Weighing Opinions: Are Threading Facelifts Safe Yet?

When asked about threading, Dr. Shereene Idriss, a CB-approved dermatologist practicing at Wexler Dermatology, says: “Everything great was once new, but not everything new is great."...

Words: The Editors At Charlotte's Book

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Lotions, Potions, And A Hat: A Plastic Surgeon’s Scar Management Plan

Any time you cut through skin, you will end up with a scar. Scars are the body’s way of gluing tissue back together. They happen to...

Words: Sophie Bartsich MD, FACS

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Am I Too Young For A Facelift?

To find out today's average age of a facelift candidate, we went straight to New York City plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, MD, who is known for...

Words: The Editors At Charlotte's Book

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Xeomin: The "I Don't Use Botox" Filler Celebs Love

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Xeomin: The “I Don’t Use Botox” Injectable Celebs Love

We're used to seeing celebs with wrinkle-free faces—or tastefully, perfectly aged ones—but we're also used to hearing "I don't use Botox" or "I don't use Botox,...

Words: The Editors At Charlotte's Book

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Restylane Refyne and Defyne are now approved for laugh lines.

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Something to Smile About: Restylane for Laugh Lines is FDA Approved

Just a few weeks ago, the FDA approved two new versions of Restylane, the hyaluronic acid-based line of fillers. These new fillers are specifically designed to...

Words: The Editors At Charlotte's Book

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Interest in men's aesthetic procedures is on the rise.

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Your Man’s Makeover: Subtle Aesthetic Adjustments For Today’s Rugged Male

Charlotte's Book founder and editor Robin Shobin discussed the rise of men's interest in dermatology and plastic surgery in this recent article. She first noticed the trend...

Words: Sophie Bartsich MD, FACS

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Understanding How Your Face Ages - The Couch Analogy - Charlotte's Book

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The Couch Analogy: Understanding How Your Face Ages

We all know that once the first dreaded signs of aging appear, we drop in places from head to toe faster than a molten chocolate lava cake....

Words: Shereene Idriss, MD

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Skincare and cosmetic treatments for your 20s and 30s

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Cosmetic Treatments At Every Age: The 20’s And 30’s

With age brings wisdom, confidence, experience…and changing, maturing skin. To maintain a healthy, vibrant, timeless complexion, it's important to know what to expect at every age,...

Words: Julie Russak, MD

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Should I Be Afraid Of Lip Fillers?

Lips have become the biggest thing in cosmetic enhancement: pun intended. We’ve evolved from “Oh no—don’t make my lips look too large” to “I want Kylie...

Words: Margo Weishar, MD, MD

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Lasers VS. Peels: What’s The Best Way To Zap Dark Spots?

Charlotte’s Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and we’ll call...

Words: The Editors At Charlotte's Book

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