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Q&A Series #132
Q: Why some of us have middle age acne? A: Middle age acne or adult acne is caused by the same things that cause teen acne: excess skin oil and bacteria. Any changes in hormones, including those brought on by pregnancy and menstruation, can trigger excess oil. Women...
Q&A Series #131
Q: Does constipation cause skin breakouts? A: Yes, constipation causes acne breakouts. This happens when toxins and waste are re-absorbed back into the bloodstream via the colon, rather than being eliminated. The toxin that accumulates causes acne. Optimizing your...
Q&A Series #130
Q: What are xanthelasma? A: A xanthelasma is a harmless yellow bump on or near your eyelid skin. Also called cholesterol deposit, a xanthelasma can be soft, chalky or semi-solid. Removal options range from surgery to using CO2 laser or chemical peel. The carbon...
Q&A Series #129
Q: What is Q-switched Laser/ Nd:YAG Laser/ YAG Laser/ Carbon Laser/ Carbon Peel/ Laser Facial/ Spectra Laser? A: Relax.. don't get confused by the names above. They all mean the same thing, a #non-invasive laser that creates high-intensity pulsed beam light....
Q&A Series #128
Q: What is Fractional CO2 Laser A: Fractional CO2 laser is a type of skin treatment used to reduce the appearance of acne scars, deep wrinkles, and other skin irregularities. It is a non-invasive procedure that uses laser, specially made of carbon dioxide, to remove...
Q&A Series #127
Q: What is HIFU? A: High intensity focused ultrasound, or HIFU for short, is a noninvasive treatment for facial aging. This procedure is part of a growing trend for anti-aging treatments that provide some of the benefits of a facelift without the need for surgery....
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