The Skin Wellness Physicians Blog
Interesting and Useful Information for Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Ft. Myers, and Naples, FL
Welcome to the Skin Wellness Physicians blog! Read posts chosen specifically for people interested in learning about skin health, beauty, and more in the Naples and Marco Island areas.
Who Would Be a Good Candidate for Laser Therapy?
If uneven, discolored, or lax skin is giving you an older, weathered, or more tired appearance, it’s only natural that you would want to do something about it. Aesthetic procedures such as laser therapy from our Naples and Marco Island-based practice helps patients to enhance their outer appearance so that it more closely reflects how youthful they …
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3 Ways to Add Volume to Your Skin
It goes without saying that plump skin looks healthier and more vibrant and youthful. The middle layer of the skin, which is called the dermis, contains fibrous proteins called collagen and elastin, and this layer is responsible for 90 percent of your skin’s thickness. Once our skin loses volume, the result is a thin, wrinkled …
Let’s Talk About Pigment!
Melanin is the component that gives people the color of their skin and hair. It can be demonstrated in photoaging or due to hormones. Unwanted pigment in the skin is one of the most common aesthetic complaints we see in our Florida dermatology office. It can be acquired through extensive cumulative sun/UV exposure, genetics, or both. …
How to Stop Your Skin from “Freaking Out” After the Holidays
The “Spooky Season” might have been a lot of fun for many of us, but sadly, there are some drawbacks to that sugar high you may get around this time every year. Aside from giving you a stomach-ache if you overindulge in sweets, all of that refined sugar can also be rough on your skin. …
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Important Cosmeceuticals: Part 3
Let us continue our discussion on buzz-worthy cosmeceutical ingredients. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here. Blueberry Extract This ingredient is found in anti-aging creams such as SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex and A.G.E Interrupter. It is naturally derived and both an antioxidant and anti-glycation ingredient to help improve skin integrity, decrease skin redness, …
Which Types of Sun Damage Can Fractional Lasers Treat?
There are many opportunities to enjoy the sun and sand in Naples throughout the year, but if you’ve spent a lot of time tanning or had some bad sunburns over the summer, you might notice new, unwanted changes in your skin. Sun damage or photoaging is known to cause wrinkles, pigmentation changes, loss of skin …
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Learn More About Lasers for Skin Rejuvenation
Since summer has come to an end, it’s an excellent time to get a refresh from the season’s damaging effects on the skin. You deserve rejuvenation to combat the internal and external effects of aging that occurred. In facial aesthetics, internal aging most often refers to changes in bone structure, distribution of facial fat, and changes …
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Hyaluronic Acid Fillers vs. Collagen Stimulators: How Do They Compare?
Even though they’re a quick, straightforward, and low-risk option, injectable fillers make up a complex part of the world of cosmetic treatments. They come in a range of forms, each of which has unique benefits. Wondering about what differentiates the various available facial fillers? Our Naples-based team is happy to explain that not all injectable gels …
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Important Cosmeceuticals: Part 2
Let us continue our discussion on buzz-worthy cosmeceutical ingredients (if you missed Part 1, you can read it here): Baicalin This ingredient is found in anti-aging formulations, such as SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E. It is an antioxidant found in the plant Baikal Skullcap—a purple flowering plant found in East Asia. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and may …
5 Effects the Sun Has on Your Skin
Your skin is constantly exposed to UV rays—even on cloudy days, through the windows in your house or car, and in the few minutes you spend walking outside. Even if you spend most of your day indoors, even while you’re wearing sunscreen, and even sometimes when you’re sitting in the shade, ultraviolet radiation can be …
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