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…
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CoolSculpting is not just for ice sculptures!
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…
Common Questions About Rosacea: A conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Rostan, MD
If you didn’t know, April is National Rosacea Awareness Month, so we sat down with Dr. Rostan of Charlotte Skin and Laser to get the scoop on the redness (and other symptoms) associated with the condition. What is rosacea and how would I know if I had it? It’s kind of on a continuum with…
Get the Upper Hand on Acne – Tackle the Clogged Pores
All acne lesions start with what is called the micro-comedome which goes on to be a comedome or clogged pore. Comedomes form from upper skin cell layers sticking together and not sloughing off, thus blocking the pore and causing build up of oil and debris in the pore. These build ups can be “open comedomes”…
From: Life in Myers Park Magazine
Summer is right around the corner; you can sense the anticipation in every warm breeze on your skin and in every grain of pollen covering your car. Even more exciting is the concept of spending time with real people in real places wearing clothes that aren’t your pajamas. That being said, you want to look…
Specialist Spotlight – Elizabeth Rostan, MD
How did you get your start in medicine?I always wanted to be a veterinarian until my junior or senior year in high school when I got an opportunity to spend two days with medical doctors – four half days each with a different specialist. One was a neurosurgeon and I was fascinated. Subsequently, I got…
Welcome Back!
We are open and ready to see your (masked) faces again! Click this link to see some of the changes and precautions we have implemented to keep you safe when you visit our office.
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…
