FITNESS | SKIN CONCERNS | SKINCARE Is your workout causing skin problems? Here’s some tips on managing common skin conditions caused or worsened from athletic activities. Acne/Folliculitis Sweat and occlusion from tight clothing can lead to acne and folliculitis. Tips Remove makeup before workout: even if you are in a rush and trying to squeeze…
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It’s Mask Season: Answers to your questions about masks
Keersten Jackson, Lead Aesthetician Keerstan Jackson, Lead Aesthetician at Charlotte Skin and Laser answers the most common questions she receives about treatment masks including how and why you should use one. Stay tuned next week for more information about treatment masks including how to choose the best one for your skin.
What Can Radiofrequency Do For My Skin?
By Elizabeth Rostan, MD Radiofrequency is an energy treatment that can be used to tighten skin, reduce wrinkles and enhance overall appearance of facial and non-facial skin. RF treatments are very popular as many have little to no downtime and because they deliver such nice results for skin. What is radiofrequency and how does it…
Suffering from breakouts under your mask?
Maskne & Acne Suffering from breakoutsunder your mask? By Elizabeth Rostan, MD Filed Under IN THE MEDIA Quick Look MASKNE Acne caused by irritation made worse from mask wearing. Created by the hot, occlusive environment around the mouth and nose areas when wearing a mask. WORSEN IT Maskne is caused by four main factors and…
The sun and SPF explained
SUN PROTECTION THE SUN AND SPFEXPLAINED By Elizabeth Rostan, MD Filed Under ASK OUR EXPERT Quick Look SUN DAMAGE Around age 30, our skin stops producing collagen. Aging and sun damage lead to collagen loss as well as loss of elastic tissue in our skin. Collagen can be thought of as the strength of our…
Terry P.
When it comes to cosmetic surgeries and treatments, there are so many options available that even in some cases where you’ve been told there’s no solution for your problem, there actually might be. Meet Terry. She came to our office all the way from Asheville, for a problem she believed couldn’t be fixed. For the…
Glenda P.
Have you ever been in search for something simple, but ended up stumbling across a gold mine? Meet Glenda P. — a patient of Charlotte Skin & Laser since 2016. If anyone can attest to this experience, she certainly can. A couple of years ago, Glenda happened to meet a young lady around Christmastime. The…
Introducing Venus Legacy
Introducing Venus Legacy™ by Venus Concepts; Charlotte Skin and Laser’s newest addition in skin tightening and cellulite reduction. The Legacy delivers 100% safe, painless treatments, is suitable for all skin types and in just one treatment, patients will experience an immediate lift and radiant glow. Treatment Benefits for Face Neck & Body: Tightens skin Smooth’s deep…
Tighten & Sculpt- Your Secret to a Summer Ready Bod!
So you’re all about leading a healthy lifestyle, exercising regularly and tailoring your diet to healthier options that make you look and feel your best #goals. But with all of your hard work and lifestyle changes there still seems to be certain areas of your body that just don’t look the way you want them…
Solar Eclipse Signals Time for Renewal
Many of us felt fortunate to view the solar eclipse this week – either here in Charlotte or nearby areas that experienced 100% eclipse. The sight was amazing indeed. American Indian tribes across the country observe the eclipse in quiet contemplation as they anticipate renewal that this unique event is believed to bring. Many believe…
