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…
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Dr. Rostan: A Physician with a Heart
In the Community Medical Professionals Charlotte Magazine, September 2021 By Denise Hurley “Humane Society of Charlotte is so grateful for Dr. Rostan’s support over the years, and we are thrilled she is such a wonderful advocate for the animals.” — Donna Canzano Stucker, CFRE, Vice President of Philanthropy I first met Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, founder…
Turn Back The Clock Anti-aging Laser Treatments
Lasers & Treatments By Elizabeth Rostan, MD Filed Under DEVICES & TREATMENTS Quick Look AGING SKIN 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 skin and elastin…
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…
PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma
Stimulate Hair Growth with PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma PRP is short for platelet rich plasma. PRP is obtained from your own blood that is drawn at the office at the time of procedure. The PRP or platelet rich plasma part is obtained by spinning the blood to separate the plasma from the red blood…
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…
Going to the PGA Championship this week?? Some tips for sun protection
The single best thing you can do for your skin is protect it from excessive sun exposure. For a day at the tournament I would recommend a minimum SPF of 30 – but not all sun blocks are created equal. Those containing zinc or titanium offer the best protection from UVB and UVA rays. Look…
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…
