Aging can take a toll on our appearance. This is especially apparent in skin that is no longer taut and firm. If you’re feeling self-conscious about these kinds of issues, you’ll be glad to know there is a non-surgical treatment that can help: Thermage®. Thermage® uses radiofrequency technology to give patients a smoother, younger-looking appearance through […]
The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
Whether it is on your legs, arms or face, almost everyone has hair that they would like to remove. Shaving and waxing may be your first choice for hair removal, but those are just temporary solutions. The hair is guaranteed to grow back at some point, and you have to start the entire hair removal […]
Fight Infection from the Inside Out with Immunotherapy
Bacteria and viruses are everywhere. They’re in our food, our water, and even in the air we breathe. The reason we do not get sick is due to our immune system. It works to destroy harmful pathogens before they have a chance to infect our bodies. Our immune system, however, is not flawless. Age, health […]
Erase Wrinkles Around the Nose and Mouth with Restylane®
The elastic, smooth skin of our youth tends to disappear as we age. This is usually noticed on the face by the time most of us are in our 30s and 40s. Around the mouth, nose, and eyes, tiny wrinkles form because the supporting tissues are degraded to some extent. While smiling or frowning brings […]
Non-invasive Radiofrequency for Body Contouring
Radiofrequency body contouring is also called skin tightening. Radiofrequency body contouring tightens the skin, removes fat and improves tone without any downtime or pain at all. This pain-free procedure reduces cellulite, boosts collagen production and gets rid of fatty deposits that fail to go with exercise. If you have flabby skin, a post pregnancy tummy, […]
IPL Therapy for Hemangiomas and Port Wine Stain Birthmarks
A birthmark is a spot on the skin that is either present at birth or appears shortly after that. There are two main types: pigmented and red birthmarks. Pigmented birthmarks are dark and include moles and café-au-lait spots. Red birthmarks involve the blood vessels, owing their color to blood. Port-wine stains and hemangiomas are examples […]
Get Immediate and Long-Term Results with Radiesse®
Although there are many ways to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and around the lips and neck, it’s harder to get rid of deep lines and wrinkles around these areas. Treatment sessions are longer and more troublesome for cosmetic procedures involving deep lines and wrinkles, and they cost much more. […]
Laser Skin Tightening with the CO2 Fractional Laser
Time can be considered one of the few invincible forces of the universe. It makes everyone age, which is something that applies even when you want to stay young. The good news is that advances in science and dermatology have created new techniques that can help rejuvenate the skin. The Fractional CO2 Laser is one […]
Dysport® vs BOTOX® – What’s the Difference?
If you ever wanted to improve the appearance of crow’s feet or other fine lines, then you probably heard of BOTOX®, but you might not have heard of Dysport®. BOTOX® and Dysport® are both solutions to the same problem; however, most people want to know if one is better. BOTOX® is an injectable solution, and […]
Take Back Your Skin with Laser Tattoo Removal
As many as 25 percent of Americans have tattoos, and about 50 percent of tattoo-owners regret at least one of their tattoos. While some tattoo artists can creatively cover them up with new designs, some tattoos are simply too large or awkward to be hidden in such a manner. Luckily, laser tattoo removal at Metro […]