Most Common Sunscreen Mistakes

When it comes to choosing a sunscreen, patients have a multitude of options from fragrances, type of application, water resistance, shades, depths of coverage, and brands. There are a few common errors that are made when choosing a sunscreen product. Not choosing SPF 30 or higher Not using Broad Spectrum or UVA/UVB coverage sunscreen Using a product that’s water resistant Beyond your choice of sunscreen, proper application and reapplication are key. When applying sunscreen, rub […]

Make Up and Sunscreen Protection

Skin care professionals get asked this grueling question all the time: “Do I need to wear sunscreen if my makeup has SPF in it?” While cosmetic companies have attempted to include SPF in their products, the reality is that most are not formulated with enough sunscreen properties to provide patients with adequate coverage. So, the short answer is, yes, you do in fact need to use a sunscreen in addition to your makeup with SPF. […]

Morpheus 8: RF Microneedling for the Body!

We’re ready to help you make all your body contouring dreams come true! Morpheus 8 offers patients deep fractional treatments that deliver RF energy to multi-level depths in a single cycle to remodel skin tissue, fat, and collagen. This amazing treatment is indicated for creepy skin, full face, neck, chest, scars, stretch marks, hyperhidrosis, above the knees, thighs, abdomen, and arms. Notice the Multi-Level Tips and Depths How does it work? The difference between Morpheus […]

What’s the Best Sunscreen for Me?

By: Dr. Kayla McNiece What Sunscreen is Best for Me? Sun protection can take on several different forms. For instance, avoiding outdoor exposures between 10AM and 2PM when the sun’s rays are the strongest. In addition, wide-brim hats and sun protective clothing offer an alternative to sunscreen—just look for “UPF” (ultraviolet protection factor) on clothing similar to SPF on sunscreens. Sunscreen Choosing a sunscreen can be overwhelming! The key things to look for are: SPF […]

Skin Cancer Awareness: What is Skin Cancer?

By: Kayla McNiece, MD What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells typically caused by the sun’s harmful rays or tanning bed use. It is the most common cancer in the United States with millions of cases diagnosed annually. Gratefully, it is also one of the most preventable cancers and is easily treated when found early. The most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma […]

Pre-Juvenation: What Is It?

By: Paige Yelich, MPAS, PA-C What is pre-juvenation? It’s never too early to start caring for your skin! Pre-juvenation is the idea of taking preventative measures in your 20s-30s to protect the skin and minimize the appearance of aging rather than waiting to correct and repair this process later on. By investing in preventative measures now, patients can feel confident in their skin, knowing that they are taking an active role to slow the aging […]

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