Sure, just the sound of CoolSculpting can bring a shiver up your spine…but chill not! It’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever done, besides getting married and having a child! And the latter of the two is exactly why I needed CoolSculpting! For years I’ve seen and heard about CoolSculpting, but never gave it a…
Category: Skin Care
PROFOUND-LY BETTER SKIN TIGHTENING
Did you know your skin stops producing collagen and elastin in your 20’s eventually leaving you with thin, sagging skin? That loss of collagen and elastin, paired with gravity, creates sagging jowls, undesirable turkey necks and a heavy, undefined jawlines. Charlotte Skin and Laser is here to help! We now offer an FDA approved, deep…
Want Oscar-ready skin?
Bad news – Oscars postponed until April 2021. Good news is you have time to get your skin in red carpet shape! Get to know what the fractional laser can do for you: Discolorations or brown spots from the sun, fine lines and wrinkles, dull skin, scars – even precancerous lesions can all be improved…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
By Dr. Elizabeth Rostan May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. As far as awareness, I can make it very simple – there is an epidemic of skin cancer and coming from one source – too much sun exposure. As we begin another summer season, it is a good time to reflect on the dangers of…
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is an injectable filler agent that contains microparticles of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which is a biodegradable product from the alpha-hydroxy acid family. Biodegradable means that it breaks down gradually into natural substances – mainly lactic acid which is non-toxic and a product the body is used to dealing with daily. So, Sculptra is a…
I’m Ready – what is it like? Fractional laser skin rejuvenation treatments
Last blog I discussed the benefits of skin rejuvenation with fractional laser treatments and in combination with other laser treatments. Now let’s talk about the day of and the days following your treatment. Upon arrival, you will be invited into our nice locker room where you can change into a robe for your treatment so…
Beautifully Kysse-able Lips!
Looking for fuller, more beautiful lips? The new Restylane Kysse delivers on all that you want – more volume but not puffy, better shape but natural – and best of all – a very kissable feel! I have done lip injections for years but with typically very small amounts and in limited areas in the…
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
Laser Cocktail – A Customized Treatment – A Blend of Laser Ingredients to give you delicious results! A laser “cocktail” is your personalized combination of treatments to help you achieve the best looking skin possible. At Charlotte Skin and Laser we routinely combine different non-invasive laser, light or energy treatments in the same session to achieve more out…
Winter Skin Care
During the winter months our skin is exposed to a less humid environment and cold temperatures. Outdoor activities can also expose skin to wind, as well as cold. These factors can lead to dry and cracked skin making it more prone to itch, discomfort and rash. Below are some great tips for keeping your skin…
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Summer is almost here! I thought I would share some facts about skin cancer – Skin cancer is the most common cancer in adults in the United States, affecting 1 in 5 Americans. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) reports that more than 2 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer (squamous cell and basal cell)…
