Are Topical Anti-Oxidants a Gimmick?

Antioxidants are sometimes a hard buy for patients. After all, why buy a product that doesn’t correct anything, right? Wrong. When it comes to skincare we are hardwired to think “correction” rather than “prevention”. It’s hard to put your money somewhere that you can’t see improvement.   Free Radicals The environment is filled with free-radicals …

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The Revolution of the Non-Peel Skin Treatment

Non-peel skin treatment beautiful woman

As a licensed aesthetician and someone that is always looking for the most innovative science-based skin care treatments, I had been hearing a lot of buzz about a new treatment called PRX-T33. After learning more about this new treatment and understanding the science behind its efficacy, I wanted to experience it firsthand. Before I talk …

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COVID VACCINE & SWELLING AFTER FILLERS: SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?

COVID Vaccine

There has been much talk surrounding the Covid vaccines released by Moderna and Pfizer… and if you have done your research you have probably heard about the Moderna vaccine causing side effects in people with facial fillers.  This side effect is swelling near the filler injection site and it has only been reported in three …

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Beauty Treatments You Can Safely Do at Home!

Beautiful African American Woman At Home Beauty

The Covid19 mandated stay at home orders, albeit necessary and so far, effective (lets continue to flatten the curve!), have left many of us “stranded” when it comes to our normal beauty routine.  You may have missed your scheduled Botox appointment, have had to push off your hair appointment, and have gone without that mani/pedi …

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Which Injectable is Right for you?

Plastic Surgery Injection

So you’ve got some wrinkles on your forehead and deep lines forming around your mouth…. You want a non-invasive procedure to improve their appearance but you’re not sure which injectable is needed to address your concerns.  Believe it or not, you are not alone.  Many patients, especially those who are new to aesthetic treatments, don’t …

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6 Natural Bruise Remedies You Can Try at Home

Young woman applying scar cream

A common side effect of filler and Botox treatment is bruising.  It is true that bruising is less likely to occur with Botox treatment than filler injections, and while it is every injector’s goal to minimize bruising as much as possible, it is not 100% preventable.  Sure, avoiding visible blood vessels and using injection techniques …

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4 Non-Invasive Treatments You Can Do in the Winter to Look Your Best Next Summer!

Woman getting laser hair removal

Coolsculpting How many of us make a New Year Resolution that involves dieting, exercising or losing weight? Winters in Chicago often make it difficult for us to achieve these goals as many of us are eating lots of food around the holidays, hibernating, and staying indoors, and being less active than we might otherwise be …

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