Q: I HAVE SOME BLOTCHY BROWN PATCHES OF SKIN ALONG THE SIDE OF MY FACE AND ALONG MY JAWLINE THAT ARE DARKER THAN THE REST OF MY FACE. MY SKIN LOOKS STAINED AND THE COLOR IS UNEVEN. A: Melasma is a condition whereby the pigment in your skin darkens unevenly when exposed to the sun. […]
Q: I have a few brown age spots and my complexion is uneven. What can I do? A: As a result of sun exposure, most of us will develop brown age spots, freckles, and/or broken capillaries. This is easily corrected with IPL (Intense Pulsated Light) treatments. IPL is a safe, tried-and-true method of using light energy to break […]
Q: I am relatively fit and I watch what Ieat, but I still have a muffin top. I want to be able to wear my swimsuit with confidence. Any quick fixes? A: Yes, there is a solution: ultrasonic body contouring. The body contouring treatment is ideally suited for people who have love handles, muffin tops, or unwanted […]
Q: I have been reading that retinols are good for your skin. What do they do? A: Retinols are pure Vitamin A. Retinol, in the proper formulation, is one of the few substances with a small enough molecular structure to penetrate the outer layers of the skin. It works to repair the lower layers of […]
Q: I had acne as a teenager and now have bad acne scars on my face; can anything be don? A: I’m sorry to hear that. Millions of people suffer from acne scars. I have good news for you. Within the past few years, several types of new technology have been introduced that significantly reduce, […]
Ask Cheryl Q: Is there anything special I should do for my skin as summer winds down? A: At this time of year, it is a good idea to rejuvenate and freshen our skin with topical Vitamin C to help balance the sun exposure we received over the summer. Sun exposure causes free radical damage, […]
