By Dr. Brett Lehocky

For years we have known that movie stars and musicians were undergoing facelifts and other cosmetic procedures to hold onto their youth.  The threat of younger actors “getting the part” has kept Hollywood looking young.  But, it’s not just in Hollywood that men and women want to look younger.  Looking younger also seems to be mysteriously tied to feeling better and having more confidence.  In today’s tough job market and poor economy we are starting to see more and more “everyday people” want to turn back the clock to better their chances for a new job or opportunity.

A facelift can make you look and feel younger by improving the signs of aging.  A facelift can tighten the skin around your face.  While tightening the skin, lost fat can even be replaced giving back some of that “youthful plumpness” that disappears with time.

By Nondy Llewellyn

NCEA Nationally Certified Esthetician

Society of Dermatology SkinCare Specialist

Certified Acne Specialist

Acne is an annoying aliment that affects both teenagers and adults.  Most people think good cleansing habits and healthy eating can keep acne at bay.  However, that is not always the case, especially with severe or persistent acne.  Acne is NOT a one- size-fits all problem and it shouldn’t be treated as such.

Acne is a disease of the hair follicles.  The oil gets trapped in your pores and the backed up oil and over production of dead skin cells form a blockage.  The blockage becomes infected and cannot be washed away.  In order to clear the clogged pores clinical strength products must be used.  These medical grade products need to penetrate the pores, exfoliate the dead skin cells and kill the acne bacteria.  Acne cannot be cured, but it CAN BE controlled.

By Dr. Milan Shah

Do you have a tattoo that you wish you didn’t? Maybe you are forced to look at the name of an old boyfriend or girlfriend everyday and your new love doesn’t care for it very much? If you have an unwanted tattoo (s), you are not alone. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, tattoo regrets are common — in fact, 17 percent of those who get tattoos consider getting them removed.

Because tattoos are meant to be permanent, removing them can be quite a challenge. Doctors have tried many removal techniques in the past, but laser surgery is now considered the best and most widely used. Recent advances in laser technology have increased both the safety and effectiveness of this method of tattoo removal.