SkinHealth Blog

A: Cellulite is normal fat which causes a 'crater' effect because it is trapped beneath the surface of the skin. This trapped fat pushes against the connective tissue, septa, causing the skin above it to pucker. Cellulite is more common in women and is commonly found on the thighs and buttocks, but can appear anywhere.

Q: My legs make me look heavy even though my upper body is trim and is in shape. How do I get legs that would allow me to wear jeans again?

Q. I don’t want to appear ignorant, but what is the difference between Botox and Fillers?

A: That is a very common question and can be very confusing to the uninitiated! They are very different, but they are both used to reduce lines and wrinkles on the face. Botox is typically used around the eyes and on the forehead, and fillers are used in the mid and lower face. Why is this?

Q. My hair is thinning on the top of my head. I have heard about PRP hair restoration treatments to restore hair; does that work?

A. Yes, PRP is an excellent and safe treatment to stimulate follicles to regrow hair. PRP, Platelet Rich Plasma, has shown to be very effective for hair restoration in many men and women.

Q: I have crepiness and fine lines around my eyes that make me look older; what is my best treatment option?

A. Yes, eventually many of us will start to develop fine wrinkles around the eyes; our skin is very thin there. This is a situation where we would have to see you in person in order to do an evaluation.

There are several possible solutions depending upon the level and exact location of crepiness and fine lines, whether there is also laxity or loose skin, your age and how deep the lines are.

Q: Does Laser Hair Removal Really Work?

A: Absolutely; laser hair removal is extremely effective for the vast majority of people.

Q. What is this new Non-Surgical Facelift I have been hearing about? I really don’t want to have surgery.

Q: I’d like to try plumping up my lips with filler but I don’t want duck lips!

 A: I understand; we ave all seen pictures of celebrities with freakishly big lips. The key is to exercise restraint and be conservative! Lip injections should look totally natural. Start with just a little; you can always add more.

 Q. Now that weather has become colder, my skin is really dry. Is there anything I can do in addition to using a moisturizer?

A. When you skin feels tight and dry, my recommendation is to hydrasonic skin therapy. This relaxing one-hourtreatment gives your skin an extra boost of hydration and plumps up your skin by infusing it with nourishing serums. It is a great treatment for every type of skin.

Q. I am thin, and my cheeks are looking more sunken as I age. Can I prevent this?

A. Well you can’t prevent this from happening, but we can help you! As we age, the fat in our face starts to dissipate and our faces become more thin and gaunt. 

Ultimately, this results in wrinkles, skin laxity and jowling in the lower part of our face. Luckily, by using facial fillers to safely replace the volume that is lost, we can manage the aging process, so your appearance is greatly improved.