By Kate Dee, MD There is a new line of skincare that is going to change the way you think about anti-aging. One of the most important tenets of prevention of aging for your skin is to keep your fibroblasts awake and making collagen throughout your life. Those cells are responsible for keeping your skin […]
Genius is the new Infini and it’s… Genius!
By Kate Dee, MD If you have had Infini in the past, you are going to be blown away by Genius. I have been performing Infini treatments for skin tightening and acne scarring for over 3 years, and I have been anxiously awaiting their new and improved microneedling RF device. There are many look-alike devices […]
What to Do About Melasma
By Kate Dee, MD Melasma is a common skin problem that causes brown patches on the face, most commonly on the cheeks, forehead, bridge of the nose, chin and upper lip. Melasma is so much harder to treat than ordinary sun spots because the pigment tends to be deeper, not just at the surface of […]
Debunking Common Skin Care Myths
By Kate Dee, MD Every day, I spend time educating my patients about skin care and often have to debunk commonly-believed myths. Here is a rundown of my top five. Myth #1: Retinols make your skin sun-sensitive. In fact, retinoids (retinols and Retin-A) act as anti-oxidants, protecting your skin from sun damage and decreasing your […]
Hair Loss: What is New? What Works? PRP and Hair Genesis
By Kate Dee, MD I have been treating hair loss with PRP for 4 years now. I fell into it by accident: a nurse came into my practice having researched it for a long time and asked me to do the procedure for her. It worked so effectively for her, I decided to incorporate it […]
Which Fillers Do We Use and Why?
By Kate Dee, MD Every injector has her/his own preferences for what filler to use and for what purpose, and there are some very important considerations. All fillers are different in both texture and use. Some fillers, like Restylane® Lyft and JUVÉDERM VOLUMA®, are fairly stiff and firm. Some, like Restylane Silk, are very soft […]