Can Threading for Hair Removal Have an Effect on My Skin?
You’ve read about threading for hair removal and have talked to your friends who absolutely love it. You’ve decided to try it and you’ve booked your first appointment. But before you head over to the salon, we’d like to caution you about a few things that may make you think twice about using threading as […]
What Does Brow Shaping Mean?
You’re browsing Realself and you keep coming across the term “brow shaping” If you’re thinking this term relates to plucking, tweezing, or waxing the eyebrows, think again! In the aesthetic world, brow shaping refers to techniques and treatments that change the position, lift/arch, and/or volume of the eyebrow and the area around it. Why Brow […]
What is Hyaluronidase?
Have you recently had cosmetic injections of dermal fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane and are unhappy with the result? Maybe you’re happy with one side of your face, but not the other? If you’ve locked yourself away in your bedroom thinking that you’ll just have to live with your “bad filler”, think again! […]
What is a Tyndall Effect from Dermal Filler Injections?
You finally did it! You went and got Restylane or Juvederm injections for tiredness under your eyes that has been driving you crazy. But after a few days, you notice something that doesn’t look quite right. A bluish or greyish discoloration is visible at the point of injection. Are you seeing things? Is this normal, […]
Is Hydroquinone Safe?
Over the last several decades, hydroquinone, (HQ) has become the gold standard treatment for many skin conditions that require lightening. As the use of hydroquinone has grown, there has been much debate as to whether it’s safe and effective. One study commonly cited as evidence for the link between hydroquinone and cancer was based upon […]
Are we being VAIN with Botox?
It’s not unusual for patients, both men, to voice concern about their motivation for seeking out aesthetic treatments. Some curious men will ask, “Do many men get these treatments?” Women, on the other hand, will say, “No one knows that I do these treatments. I’m treating myself today.” A more recent question that I’m asked […]
What is VaserLipo?
Understanding VaserLipo: Precision Fat Removal Method Do you have stubborn areas of fat that won’t go away no matter how much exercise or dieting you do? It is frustrating, and if this sounds like you, then you may have researched potential fat-removing treatments that can help you decrease fat right where you need it. But […]
What is Melasma?
While it may have a funny, unique-sounding name, melasma is an all-too-common problem. Maybe you or someone you know has it, but you didn’t know it had a name? It causes dark, brown patches most commonly found at the upper cheek, upper lip and forehead. These brown spots come on quickly (during pregnancy, starting birth […]
Difference Between Melasma And Sun Damage
Do you struggle with brown spots on your face? Are you tired of trying to cover them with makeup? If you’re wondering what they are and what you need to do to get rid of them, then this page is very important for you to read. Two conditions, melasma and sun damage, are often confused […]
Is There a Cure for Melasma?
We know that having melasma can be frustrating, embarrassing and hard to deal with day after day. It’s an extremely common condition yet despite that, we still don’t yet have an effective cure for it. But don’t give up! There are treatments that can control melasma and make it much more manageable! Finding a good […]
Will Using Mineral Makeup Help my Acne?
Safe and Tailored Acne Patient Treatment Plans At Celibre Medical, we approach acne from a different perspective. We truly understand how your acne can impact your entire life…not just your skin. We are committed to providing you with the safest, most innovative, and personally tailored acne treatment plans. Part of this relationship involves straightforward advice […]
Hydroquinone and Melasma
Over the years of treating this common and frustrating condition, we’ve met many women who are dissatisfied with using hydroquinone to treat melasma. Not only have they spent much time and money, they’ve not seen much improvement and feel that it’s only irritated their skin. We often spend a large amount of time during the […]
What are the Potential Side Effects of Photodynamic Therapy?
Have you heard of photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of acne? Chances are that if you have severe acne or you have failed multiple other conventional acne therapies that you have. ALA stands for aminolevulinic acid, the light sensitizing medication that is used in the treatment. PDT stands for photodynamic therapy, which is the […]
How Fillers Can Help Hide Dark Under Eye Circles
Under Eye Filler Dark Circles Are dark circles under the eyes making you look tired? Do friends or loved ones ask if you’ve had enough sleep? If you have hollowing, shadowing, puffy eye bags or darkening under the eyes, then you may be a good candidate for an exciting procedure known as tear trough correction. […]
What is Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
If you’ve been diagnosed with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), or you have a dark mark on the body related to a previous injury, then this page is for you. PIH is a very common condition that differs from other pigmentation problems like melasma and sun spots. What is Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation and What Causes It? […]