Things a Cosmetic Dermatologist Wants Everyone to Know

These are some things to know for anyone considering cosmetic skin treatments. First off, aging is natural but how each person approaches aging is personal and my goal is to help people feel their best. I wish there were no judgments made whether someone chooses to get cosmetic treatments or chooses not to (but, there often are in both directions).

- “Preventative Botox” can help but you don’t need to start until you are seeing static lines at rest

- Yes filler can migrate (within a region) but it’s not as common or dramatic as the internet might lead you to believe

- At home devices are not comparable to in-office devices  

- Sometimes non-invasive cosmetic procedures are not enough and you are better off seeing a plastic surgeon

- You don’t generally need to stop retinoids prior to a laser procedure if tolerating it well (but should before waxing!)

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If you have questions on any of this feel free to reach out to me on social media or directly to our clinic.

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