“There’s a secret to waxing eyebrows that’s a big factor in cultivating symmetrical frames that highlight eyes,” says Boom Boom, owner of Boom Boom Brow Bar, and it’s about sitting up!

The difference between shaping a good brow and a GREAT brow is positioning.  “If you’re just starting out, it will make all the difference in creating predictable results and growing your confidence.  And if you’re an old pro, it will help finesse your sculpting and change the way you see brows,” she explains.  Most people shape eyebrows while a guest is lying down; hence all those thin brows, but the fuller frames everyone wants today require a different approach to preserve their length and width.  When someone is lying down, their facial muscles relax, gravity takes its toll and features become distorted, which makes it harder to create a shape that will ultimately look good when standing up.

Shaping brows sitting up allows a professional to assess eyebrows in their natural state – the way others see them and the way they look when viewed in a mirror.  It allows one to shape symmetrical arches and better judge where brows should begin and end in relation to the other features on the face, which helps to make them proportionate.  Plus, it allows for better accessing of where the arch should peak as well.

Now that brows are a part of most women’s (and men’s) regular beauty routines, shaping them should be affordable and convenient.  At Boom Boom Brow Bar, guests walk in at their own convenience and sit for 10 minutes to take care of business.  No scheduling and rescheduling of appointments and no laying down in a back room, that’s so old school and takes too much time.

TIP: To keep brows looking polished at all times, get them sculpted once a month.

Boom Boom Brow Bar is 12 years strong!! As one of the first walk-in brow bars in NYC, Malynda Vigliotti (aka Boom Boom) empowers others to celebrate their own personal gorgeousness without breaking the bank or making appointments.  She makes brows fast, convenient, affordable and FUN – 27K+ served last year…404K+ since 2008!  She is THE brow expert for the International Beauty Show in New York and Las Vegas!  The New York Times loves Boom Boom: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/23/nyregion/23joint.html; Vogue does too: https://www.boomboombrowbar.com/press/; and Refinery29 named Boom Boom Brow Bar one of the top 10 spots to get the best brows ever: http://www.refinery29.com/eyebrow-shaping-nyc#slide-9. Also seen in In Style, Bustle, Byrdie, PopSugar, The Knot, Nylon, Vogue UK, Spa Week, American Spa, Eye Lash, Newsday, The New York Post…Shop for products, services and gift cards on boomboombrowbar.com.  Instagram: @BoomBoomBrowBar; Facebook: @BoomBoomBrowBar and Twitter: @BoomBoomBrowBar.

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Today, hair transplantation is among the most undergone and life-changing therapies, and all thanks to the improved methods and techniques. But they are also one of the most misunderstood. Still, people are very skeptical when it comes to going through the procedure. It is because several myths are infrequently talked about this surgery in particular. If you are thinking of getting the surgery done and want to knowabout the actual facts, then we have got you covered. All you need to do to get your answers is to read this article till the end. 

Transplanted Hair Lasts Forever

One of the most common myths revolving around is that transplanted moved during the surgery last forever. In reality, most hairs that are transplanted during a hair transplant procedure generally remain in their new location permanently. There can be a lot of reasons why transplanted hair doesn’t always last forever. However, anyone who has undergone the process will tell you that most will stay, but not all. 

Hair Transplants are Apparent

Many people still believe that transplanted hair looks fake and visible, which is not right, of course. This was a time when you could tell that one has gone through the procedure, but today, with the advancements in methods and techniques, nobody can actually tell if someone had surgery or not. Since hair transplants involve removing your own hair from the donor area and then transplanting them to the affected area, the results are better and natural. But to really achieve natural results, you need to get your procedure done from a reputed clinic such as a hair transplant in Beverly Hills. 

Hair Transplants are Painful and Dangerous

As compared to other aesthetic surgical procedures, hair transplant surgery has a lower complication rate. Modern cutting edge technology has not only made the hair transplant safe, but also it has lessened the pain or discomfort. Generally, it is considered reliable, but risks such as infection, bleeding, and some scarring may include that are not severe. In addition to this, patchy hair growth can often be corrected as well. When it comes to the recovery period, there is almost no recovery period, and you can get back to your normal day-to-day life within a few days after the procedure. 

It Gives You Immediate Results

It is another one of the most common misconceptions, and most people think that they would get results right after going through the procedure. Of course, it is not valid. So, the question is, when do patients see the results? Typically, most individuals see good results between six and nine months after surgery. Whereas, for many people, it can take up to 12 months. It is essential to know that the transplanted hair will fall out between two and eight weeks after the surgery, which is normal. After the third month, the hair may look thinner than before you had the surgery, which is again normal. So, don’t get worried if you don’t see results within a few weeks because it could take you up to 12 months, as mentioned before. 

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Window blinds can harbor dust and dirt from the outside. Keeping them clean regularly is a tough job. You must sanitize your blinds to maintain their neat look and prevent any health issues due to the dust particles. Furthermore, it makes their useful life longer and avoids discoloration on their surfaces.

Whether you have US-made windows, Gold Coast shutters, or European window vinyl at home, you may clean them using these two ways. First, you can do a combination of vacuum and wipe. Second, you may clean it via vacuum and bathtub. To know the rest of the details, let’s begin, shall we?

The Vacuum and Wiping Method

1. Extend the length and Use a Brush Tool Vacuum

Start cleaning your window blinds by pulling them down and leave them fully extended. Thereafter, obtain a brush tool and attach it to your vacuum cleaner. You can start using the brush from left to right and vice versa.

Removing the dirt and dust using a vacuum or a dry cloth is the best thing to do as the first step. When these particles mixed with water, they’ve become muddy or messy on the surface. That’s why it’s better to clean it dry first then after, you can wipe it with a damp cloth.

1. Mix a Mild Detergent in a Lukewarm Water

Instead of pouring chemicals, you must use a mild soap or detergent. Mix it with lukewarm water for disinfecting purposes. Make sure it is not too hot so that it won’t cause any damage to the slats.

Estimate the detergent that you need to put on the water, it depends on how many are your windows at home. Also, you must consider the accumulation of dust and dirt as well. If the impure areas are too thick to remove, you might wipe the windows two times with detergent and water.

1. Soak the Sponge or Delicate Towel and Start Wiping

Use a sponge or a delicate towel in your window blinds. Just make sure to squeeze them tightly so that the water will be drained properly, and it will not turn sudsy. A damp cloth or sponge is adequate to remove the stains and dirt.

Wipe your window from left to right as well as front and back. You may also use a ruler and cover it with a towel so that you can able to clean each of its narrow slats.

1. Rinse the Sponge with Water and Wipe for the Second Time

After wiping your window blinds with soap and water, it is now time to wipe them with just plain water. It is important to remove the residue of the soap on the surfaces.

In this way, it won’t solidify and make their appearance look blurry or creates a rough texture on the surface. Wipe the surfaces using plain water to rinse any soapy residue on the window surfaces.

1. Dry Up the Blinds and Leave them Fully Extended

You must use a dry cloth or sponge to wipe the slate and surfaces. Thereafter, leave them fully extended so that it will dry up easily. You may also use an electric fan to make the remaining water residue evaporate.

Wash the Blinds Using Vacuum and Bathtub

1. Detach the Blinds and Use a Brush Vacuum Tool

If you prefer using a bathtub, that is also a great way to clean your window blinds. To do this first step, you’ll need to detach them first and place it on top of the table or floor. Make sure to cover the surface with newspaper or any old stationeries to hold the dust and dirt. You can use a brush vacuum tool to absorb the dust particles. You may also use a paintbrush to sweep the dirt.

Fill up the Tub Water and Mild Detergent then Start the Gentle Scrubbing

Fill up the bathtub with lukewarm water and pour a mild detergent for sanitation and fragrance purposes. You can submerge window blinds and soak it for around 2 to 3 hours.

After soaking it for a few hours, you can use a sponge or a cloth to gently wipe the window slats in a left to right motion and vice versa. Don’t forget to wipe the front and back as well.

1. Rinse the Blinds with Plain Water and Drain the Tub

After wiping the blinds with detergent and lukewarm water, make sure to drain the soapy water and replace it with a plain one. Rinse the blinds to remove any detergent that solidifies on the window slats. Moreover, it will not cause the blinds to look blurred and rough on their texture.

1. Hang the Blinds Outside to Dry Up

If you have a curtain rod at home, you can hang them outside during sunny days. However, you should not prolong them under the heat of the sun so that it won’t cause any damage to your blinds.

If you don’t want to hang them outside, you may wipe them with a dry sponge or cloth. Thereafter, hang them indoor using your curtain rod. You may also use an electric fan to dry up the water residue quickly.

Which of the two cleaning methods do you prefer?

It may take a few hours of the day to clean up some window blinds. If you’re just maintaining dust-free windows, you may do this cleaning weekly. However, if you need to soak them, sanitize, and disinfect them, you may do this cleaning on a monthly or every after 2 months.

Cleaning your windows does not only make your surrounding dust-free and neat but also, it prevents any health associated illnesses or even diseases. You may choose any of the methods that fit your schedule.

 

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Many people in their 20’s are stressed out about high post college student loan debt requiring side hustles to pay it off. They’re noticing tired eyes and premature wrinkles as they turn to filters to optimize their social media photos. There is pressure to keep up with celebrities their age not to mention the countless millennial “social media influencers” who are setting the new standard for beauty and youth. Bottomline, millennials are stressed, and they don’t want to look it. Dr. Manish Shah, a Denver, Colorado Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery urges the under 30 crowd not to overdo it with expensive treatments and procedures that can actually make them look older and put them further into debt. 

Here is Dr. Shah’s of 6 things millennials can do to maintain their youth.

1. Use sunblock every day.

“The best way to make sure your face is protected from the sun is to use a daily moisturizer with SPF of no less than 30,” explains Dr. Shah. He also suggests applying creams to your neck and chest to postpone wrinkling and sagging in these areas. “The sun protection done daily in your 20’s will pay off greatly in your 40’s,” he says.

2. Get your Vitamin C.

“Vitamin C is a huge collagen booster and it also reduces pores and brightens skin, and these are the exact things women in their late 30’s and 40’s complain about most,” he reveals. Foods such as cantaloupe, mango, pineapples, oranges, grapefruits, and berries are all packed with this antioxidant which, when eaten regularly does wonders to sustain a youthful glow.

3. Ditch the fast food and eat more fish.

Those late night post partying fries and pizza are to be expected and at 25 are difficult to avoid. Perhaps your metabolism can handle it, for now. Offset these weekend indulgences by eating fish during the week. “Fish oil has fatty acids can erase early wrinkles you may notice. It prevents inflammation which can only make wrinkles more noticeable and deeper over time. Many millennials who are picky eaters and avoid seafood can get Omega-3’s via supplements but getting it directly from eating fish is best,” Dr. Shah suggests.

4. Quit smoking.

Nothing will age you quicker than smoking. “It is possible for a 25-year-old to look 8-5 years younger, within just 3 months after quitting smoking. This number increases after age 30. Women over age 40 who don’t smoke typically look up to a decade younger than their counterparts who still smoke,” says Dr. Shah. There are a gazillion reasons to quit smoking. Linking it to vanity is a pretty powerful motivator.

5. Decrease your sugar intake.

You really want to start getting mindful about your sugar intake in your 20’s for many different reasons. “Sugars and carbohydrates are a beauty killer because they are pro-inflammatory. Pasta, ketchup, candy, ice cream, and fruit juices are often dietary staples for those under 30. Any inflammation in the body will show up on the face in the form of adult acne, sagging and wrinkling not to mention sallow skin tone,” warns Dr. Shah.

6. Maintain your glow with facials and peels.

While many millennials are starting off with “Baby Botox” which can postpone wrinkling, Botox isn’t cheap. It also can be a “gateway” treatment which leads to lip injections and fillers that often have a reverse effect making younger women appear older, cautions Dr. Shah. “Lasers and peels have come very far, offer an excellent solution for sun damage, skin texture, pores, acne scarring and cell turnover to stimulate collagen growth.

Dr. Shah concludes that millennials who get into a good solid habit of taking care of themselves both inside and out, will create a lifestyle of longevity. “Millennials raised by mothers who may have had breast implants, Botox and lip injections may feel that getting things “done” is normal. This is exactly why I am always very honest when advising patients under 25 on procedures they’re considering.”

About Dr. Manish Shah

Plastic Surgeon Colorado | Dr. Manish Shah, M.D. | Denver https://drmanishshah.com/

Manish Shah, M.D., F.A.C.S. is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. After completing his formal plastic surgery training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Medicine, he moved to New York City and was selected for the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He underwent extensive, advanced training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body at the hands of some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the world. Dr. Shah is one of only a select few plastic surgeons in the country who have undergone formal post-graduate training in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Shah’s specialties include revision facial aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty (“nose reshaping”), and aesthetic surgery of the breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction). He is, however, well-trained in all areas of aesthetic surgery. Dr. Shah’s aim is to obtain a natural appearing transformation that complements the real you!

 

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The world of advertising and social media has brought physicians’ names to the public continuingly. Years ago, if a doctor called him/herself a cosmetic surgeon, the patient knew precisely what that term meant.  Doctors in various sub-specialties such as dermatologists, gynecologists, ophthalmologists, and even dentists are performing cosmetic surgery procedures.  This can leave prospective patients utterly confused about how to find the best and most qualified surgeons   But how, wonders Dr. Manish Shah who is an Ivy League educated Board- certified Plastic Surgeon in Denver, “is a prospective patient to know who is a diligent, excellent, caring physician and who is a charlatan?”  Dr. Shah wants to disseminate information the public can use and heed as caution when selecting a cosmetic surgeon in a country now brimming with doctors who call themselves “cosmetic surgeons.”

“Public law and policy do not necessarily protect us from unreasonable and untrue claims,” says Dr. Shah.  “A physician needs to be licensed in medicine — which means earning a recognized medical degree, From that point, he or she can hang out a shingle in any specialty he/she chooses; the state does not control what area of medicine he/she practices or which type of specialist they claim unless there are complaints and they are brought before the Office of Professional Medical Conduct. Often, by then, it is too late.”

What can we look for before placing ourselves under a physician’s care to ascertain the qualities and qualifications of that physician?  There are four basic areas that must be investigated to determine the qualifications of physicians. These are: a physician’s training; a physician’s certification; a physician’s associations; and a physician’s attitude toward his or her patients and the medical community at large.

“A physician should have and be willing to provide evidence that he or she has trained in the area of their expertise,” says Dr. Shah.  “For example, patients want to locate a plastic surgeon who trained in plastic surgery, which means a post-surgical residency fellowship in the sub-specialty.  Each residency or fellowship program gives a certificate certifying the dates of service as well as the hospital and department in which the physician trained.”  Physicians are usually quite proud of their achievements and keep these and many other framed diplomas in their offices.  If they are not available, then at least a curriculum vitae or a brochure describing a doctor’s training should be available and should be carefully examined by the patient.  “If a physician is either unable or unwilling to disclose this information, it becomes a clear issue of ‘medical consumer beware,’ says Dr. Shah.

After training in their chosen field, each medical or surgical sub-specialty has a certifying board that is approved by the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS).  After spending the requisite number of years training, a physician has to take an examination in order to be certified.  After being certified, a surgeon often applies to the American College of Surgeons for a fellowship.  These credentials can be checked in libraries, hospital libraries, and online.

“For example, The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery is not approved by the American Board of Medical Specialists and neither are a host of other so-called ‘boards,’ advises Dr. Shah, who is board-certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery which is the only plastic surgery board  recognized by the ABMS.  A gynecologist, ENT or general surgeon may be an exquisitely trained physician–but if they did cosmetic surgery, where did they learn to do it?  Was it on-the-job training, or an online or weekend course? How often do they go for a refresher course?  Are they affiliated with a certified hospital in case of an emergency? ”

Dr. Shah advises the would-be medical consumer “not to be impressed by a P.C. after the physician’s name–it only means that they are incorporated. Jane Doe, M.D., F.A.C.S.’, on the other hand, actually tells one something about the qualifications of the physician.” It means, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons) It indicates to the patient that the surgeon has passed a thorough evaluation of both professional competence and ethical fitness.

If patients are still confused, Dr. Shah advises them, “check a third area: A physician’s associations and affiliations.  If a physician is on the staff at a well-respected local teaching hospital in the department that is appropriate to their qualifications, then patients at least know that his or her qualifications have been appropriately researched by the hospital’s committees and should therefore be valid and current.  “Today, however, because of skyrocketing hospital costs, the trend is toward more out-patient surgery and care,” says Dr. Shah.  “Because of this, physicians have moved further away from the hospital.  This may be good for the patient from a cost standpoint, but a well-qualified physician–especially a surgeon–should maintain a relationship with a hospital just in case there is a problem with a patient that requires hospitalization.”   Dr. Shah further advises patients to remember that, “when a physician is outside of an institutional setting, there is no quality control or peer review other than what the physician sets for himself.”

Patients must look into many areas of a physician’s training, especially certification, association, and personality prior to allowing a medical professional to manage their health care.  “If you do your homework well,” says Dr. Shah, “you should end up with a compassionate well-trained competent physician with whom you feel totally at ease and in whom you have the utmost confidence.”

To check if your plastic surgeon is board certified visit https://www.abplasticsurgery.org/public/verify-certification/VerifyCert?section=SurgeonSearch

Since 1937, the ABPS has issued 9,499 certificates to plastic surgeons who met high standards in training requirements and successfully passed the examinations covering the breadth of Plastic Surgery. Approximately 6,900 are actively practicing.

About Dr. Manish Shah

Plastic Surgeon Colorado | Dr. Manish Shah, M.D. | Denver

Manish Shah, M.D., F.A.C.S. was born in Canada and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. He graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a degree in biomedical engineering. He then completed his medical training at the University of Virginia, earning his Medical Doctorate. During this time he also completed a one-year fellowship in microsurgery research at the New York University School of Medicine / Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. As a prelude to his plastic surgery training, Dr. Shah completed a rigorous five-year training program in General and Trauma Surgery at Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia. His formal training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery was completed at the Univ. of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga Unit. After completing his plastic surgery training, he moved to New York City when he was selected for the prestigious Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital. He underwent extensive, advanced training in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts, and body at the hands of some of the most renowned cosmetic surgeons in the world. This fellowship is widely considered to be the best of its kind in the world. Dr. Shah is one of only a select few plastic surgeons in the country who have undergone formal post-graduate training in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Shah’s specialties include revision facial aesthetic surgery, rhinoplasty (“nose reshaping”), and aesthetic surgery of the breast (breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction). He is, however, well-trained in all areas of aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Shah’s aim is to obtain a natural appearing transformation that complements the real you!

Dr. Shah is a past Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center based at Denver Health Medical Center, the Rocky Mountain region’s only academic Level I trauma center. He is a past Chief of Plastic Surgery at Denver Health Medical Center. He also maintains a private practice in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery on the Dry Creek Medical Center campus (DTC/Denver) and up in the Aspen Valley (Basalt – in the office of MDAesthetics – Tim Kruse, M.D.).

Dr. Shah is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Shah is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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Your resolution for 2020 should be to take better care of your skin. While it might feel like a chore at first, you’ll be happy that you decided to stick to this goal in the long run — especially ten years down the line, when you’re smiling in the mirror. Here are four skincare resolutions that you need to think about. 

Start Seeing the Pros

Stop all of the guesswork that comes with skincare. If you have been trying out different products for years and you have yet to get the results you want, you need to switch course and head straight to a skin clinic. 

Before committing to any treatments, the pros can run a complimentary Complexion Analysis during your consultation. Using a multi-spectral imaging system, they will determine what’s the best technique for treating, repairing and rejuvenating your skin. That way, you’ll know for sure that you’re taking the right steps. Go to Newdermamedlaserclinic.com to find out more about Complexion Analysis and the other skin treatments that they offer. 

Wear Sunscreen Every Day

Sunscreen isn’t just there to protect you from bad sunburns in the middle of the summer. It’s there to guard you against UV rays all year round so that you don’t see signs of long-term damage, like deep wrinkles and liver spots. You should be wearing a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum of SPF 30. Put it on every morning, half an hour before you go outside and reapply every two hours. 

And if that’s not enough motivation for you, it will reduce your chances of developing skin cancer. Approximately 65% of melanoma cases are caused by UV radiation, so you need to get in the habit of wearing sunscreen and covering up when you go outside.

Wash Your Makeup Brushes

You wash your face, you wash your clothes and you wash your bedding because you don’t want dirt and grime on your skin. So, why don’t you treat your makeup brushes the same? You’re putting oil and bacteria onto your skin and setting yourself up for unpleasant breakouts — along with less than stellar makeup results. Your eye shadow is not going to look perfect when you have six different shades blended into your brush bristles. 

Wash your brushes, sponges and other applicators with warm water and gentle soap. If you put makeup on every single day, try to do this clean-up once a week.  

Take Time for Self-Care

Treat your skincare routine as a form of self-care so that you can manage your physical health and mental health simultaneously. Turn your nightly skincare steps into a relaxing ritual. Listen to soft, soothing music while you go through steps like removing makeup, applying a facemask and dabbing undereye cream. It’s an excellent opportunity to unwind from a long day at work and focus on yourself for a little while.

Sometimes it’s hard to stick with a New Year’s resolution because you can’t see the results right away. You get impatient, and then you give up. But with these resolutions, you’ll notice how clear and healthy your skin looks long before 2021 arrives. You’ll see a difference within weeks. 

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It seems we automatically think about fine lines and wrinkles when we think of aging, but in reality a lot of things can make your skin look older than it is. Extended, unprotected hours in the sun (Now, you know better!) may have had a profound impact on the look of your complexion leaving behind uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation and a tougher-appearing texture. Of course, fine lines and wrinkles don’t help, but something can – Glyderm® skincare.

Getting a “lunchtime peel” at your dermatologist’s office is a great way to start. It really takes less than a half hour and you can go back to your life, even your desk, without any downtime. Glyderm glycolic acid peels are gentle, available in different strengths and can make your skin look refreshed and radiant.  If you can’t get to your dermatologist, you can still benefit from the Glyderm round up of anti-aging hero products. The key is glycolic acid, a dermatologist go-to ingredient for helping to revive tired, unevenly pigmented, dry skin.

According to dermatologist, Magdy Migally, MD, “Gentle exfoliation is essential for refreshed, looking skin, and glycolic acid is a “must” when it comes to exfoliation. Many people don’t know that glycolic acid is not just great for removing the top, dull layer of skin, but it also helps to even skin tone, lessen hyperpigmentation, plump the skin and create an overall, firmer texture.”

GlyDerm offers an exfoliating home maintenance program that delivers glycolic acid through a controlled-release system that allows for gentle exfoliation. That’s the key – invest in exfoliating products to gently shed years of wear and tear on your skin. “If you’ve been contemplating “doing something,” this is the place to start. You don’t need to start with needles, lasers or painful procedures. Our practice has been using Glyderm skincare products and peels for over 20 years and our patients love the results. With regular use of Glyderm products, and hopefully, the addition of a series of peels, your skin will begin to have a plumper, firmer texture, skin tone will even out and best of all, if you’re still prone to breakouts, glycolic acid can help with that too.”

Why wait?  Only you know how long you’ve been debating the “next step.” So, put the thoughts of syringes on the back burner and start a skincare regimen that can lead to a renewed, revived complexion.

   “GlyDerm skincare products are designed to be Physician-dispensed because GlyDerm understands the importance of skilled product selection. GlyDerm at-home products are also available on DermStore.com, and LovelySkin.com.”

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About GlyDerm:

GlyDerm skincare products are physician-created, science-based products that deliver proven results. For over 20 years, physicians have been using GlyDerm products to help their patients achieve a smoother skin texture that looks younger, healthier and more vibrant. GlyDerm products are formulated with glycolic acid, a naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid proven to rejuvenate aging and photodamaged skin. The result is beautiful skin that looks brighter, younger and healthier.

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 DOES YOUR SKIN HAVE A HOLIDAY HANGOVER?   What to Do When Libations Take a Toll on Your Skin

‘Tis the season…for eating…and drinking.

We’re all aware of the effects binge drinking can have on our health, but that doesn’t stop most of us from overindulging during the party season. What many people don’t realize is that drinking alcohol in excess can have a negative impact on our appearance. Alcohol dehydrates your body including the skin, your body’s largest organ. This happens every time you drink. Extra cocktails can be adding years to your face in the form of wrinkles, poor texture and lack of radiance.

Dr. Gretchen Frieling is a Boston Area Board-Certified Dermatopathologist. She explains that frequent alcohol consumption is also thought to deprive the skin of vital vitamins and nutrients. “Over time, drinking heavily can have other, more permanent, detrimental effects on your skin. Rosacea, a skin disorder that starts with a tendency to blush and flush easily and can eventually lead to facial disfigurement, is linked to alcohol. Since alcohol increases your blood flow, it often causes blood vessels in your face to dilate (sometimes permanently) and often burst, leaving behind broken capillaries and red spots that are difficult to get rid of,” offers Dr. Frieling.

Here’s a look at what alcohol can do to wreak havoc on your appearance

Brittle hair.

What’s worse, drinking too much doesn’t only affect the appearance of your skin; it will dehydrate your hair, making it more prone to breaking and split ends. Weak, brittle hair in addition to premature wrinkling, can easily add 10 years to someone’s appearance.

Dark circles, bloodshot eyes, and even blindness.

In much the same way that alcohol causes broken capillaries on your face, it irritates and enlarges the tiny blood vessels on the surface of your eye (the sclera) causing a “bloodshot” appearance. If vanity doesn’t get your attention, how about blindness? “Because excessive drinking robs the body of some nutrients required to maintain eye health, it can lead to a condition called alcoholic optic neuritis, which impairs eyesight and, over time, can result in blindness,” cautions Dr. Frieling.

Some tips to avoid a “skin hangover” include… 

1. Stay hydrated.

Aside from giving up booze altogether, Dr. Frieling says it is possible to minimize the unwanted effects of alcohol by constantly staying hydrated. “That means drinking a full glass of water for every cocktail you have. Drink even more water before you go to bed to flush the alcohol out of your system so you wake up less dehydrated, puffy and flushed,” she advises.

2. Take care of your skin before bed.

Taking care of your skin before hitting the sack is also crucial. Dr.  Frieling advises fully washing your face and then applying a moisturizer, like a hydrating serum before getting into bed. “Sleeping with dirty skin makes it prone to clogged pores and acne.”

3. Prop pillows and use tea.

One of the best ways to minimize the eye and face puffiness is to sleep on two pillows, slightly propped up. In the morning, rubbing ice cubes all over your face helps, too. “One of the best ways to deflate eye puffiness and reduce the redness is to place cold tea bags over the eyes. The tannins in the tea help constrict blood vessels,” adds Dr. Frieling.

4. Cover up what you can’t cure.

To camouflage the redness in the face, use a green-tinted primer before applying makeup, which should help neutralize any redness. If you must use foundation, look for a lightweight, moisturizing formula.  Avoid powders, as they are often more drying.

5. Consider lasers.

When at-home remedies aren’t making much of a difference. There are pricier measures you can take to minimize the effects of alcohol. “Certain laser treatments can reduce redness and spider veins on the face. It’s important to see someone who is well trained to administer the laser treatment,” suggests Dr.  Frieling.

6. Choose your booze wisely.

If you are going to consume alcohol know that different alcohols have different effects on the skin, but as a general rule, the clearer, the better. Vodka, gin, and tequila leave your system quicker. “If you’re going to drink anything, drink vodka that doesn’t have a grain in it, like potato vodka. It’s a lot clearer and smoother, so it gets in and out of your body quickly,” says Dr.  Frieling. Most dermatologists agree that although everyone metabolizes alcohol differently if you can remember to drink in moderation and stay hydrated, you can save your skin.

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Board-Certified Dermatopathologist Dr. Gretchen Frieling

Boston Area

Dr. Gretchen Frieling (“Dr. G”), MD is a Harvard-trained, board-certified Dermatopathologist, with over 10 years of experience in Medicine and Dermatopathology.  With a background notable for intensive ballet, including the Juilliard School, Dr. G combines her artistic eye, perfectionistic qualities, and medical expertise, to give her patients the ability to be better versions of themselves.  Dr. G has an extensive academic background, including numerous publications in peer-reviewed medical journals, selected Editor of medical journals, an author of noteworthy medical textbook chapters, an educator at the Harvard Medical School, and speaker at many national medical conferences.

When it comes to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, Dr. Frieling has mastered the art of re-defining and re-vitalizing the face by eliminating fine lines, wrinkles and re-establishing volume with a minimalistic approach.  She is the founder and CEO of the GFaceMD luxury medical skincare line.  GFaceMD is a unique, boutique, client-focused aesthetic practice, with a mission to optimize beauty through advanced micro enhancement techniques with the utmost professionalism, education, and confidentiality.  Services include injectables from neurotoxins to dermal fillers, fat dissolving treatments, collagen-stimulating treatments, laser treatments, medical facials,  microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and more.  Along with splitting her time as a practicing Dermatopathologist, Dr. Frieling enjoys spending time with her husband, her two kids, and extended family, as well as volunteering in the community. She is an avid philanthropist, serving as a judge in the Miss Pink Organization, an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and a contributor to many non-profit organizations, including My Life My Choice and St. Jude.

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