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…
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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…
Elizabeth Arden Rx Professional Peel Systems
Elizabeth Arden’s words to live by are “to be beautiful and natural is the birthright of every woman.” I love that quote, but not everyone has that natural, flawless glow when they wake up in the morning, some of us have to work for it. Last week we discussed Elizabeth Arden’s new professional skincare line,…
How to Reverse Signs of Sun Damage- Part 2 Laser Treatments
Last week in part one; we discussed how the incorporation of various products into your skin care routine and chemical peels can help reverse some signs of sun damage. Now let’s take it a step further with the following non-invasive laser skin rejuvenation options for sun damage repair: 1. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) — Light…
How to Reverse Summer Sun Damage – Part 1 Products and Peels
As summer approaches its sorrowful end, it is time to address the heightened UV exposure that our skin has been subjected to throughout the season. Longer daylight hours for us means longer periods of time spent in the sun. And while catching some rays may feel great in the moment, the sun damage that accumulates…
Top 5 Reasons Your Acne Regimen Fails
Everyone has had a pimple at one time or another. Today we discuss the most common reason your acne regimen fails. Compliance. Unfortunately, acne does not clear up in 1 week – or 6 for that matter. It can take up to 12 weeks to see the full effect of your acne treatment! It is…
