The end of summer is fast approaching, and many of us are likely buying back-to-school supplies. However, summer will continue for a few more weeks into September, which means your skin, the largest and fastest growing organ of our body, will continue to be exposed to problems posed by warmer weather. Our dermatology specialist, Rebecca Rose, PA-C, […]
Chemical Peels – by Dr. Tomassello
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells thereby allowing lighter, brighter and more vibrant skin to grow. I am a big fan of exfoliation. Chemical peels do a fabulous job of exfoliation and so much more. Remember, exfoliation can be physical; using a product with beads, microbeads or powder to clear away dead skin cells (commonly with […]
Derma Roller and Microneedling – by Dr. Tomasello
Microneedling is a procedure gaining incredible momentum in the medical aesthetic world. Environ, led by plastic surgeon Des Fernandez, MD, introduced a microneedling roller as far back as 1996 for treatment of fine lines around the mouth. I have used an Environ derma roller for many years. There are new dermal rollers entering the market […]
Pinning the Skin and Anti-Aging – by Dr. Tomasello
You have very thin skin. No, that is not an insult, its a fact. Skin covering your body has many variations of thickness. The upper layer of skin is the epidermis, whose depth on the face (and the rest of the body) is fairly uniform. The differences in skin thickness have much more to do […]
Keeping Anti-Aging Simple- by Dr. Tomasello
When it comes to anti-aging, it is best to think of the skin simply and layer by layer. Most every skin care, anti-aging or aesthetic procedure is aimed at helping one or more specific skin factors. I put these into three basic categories. The first step in anti-aging is to understand what each […]
Live PRP & Stem Cell Training Workshop
LIVE SURGERY WORKSHOP TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINEannounces a NEW 2-Day Live Surgery Workshop: INTRODUCTION to BIO-CELLULAR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE APPLICATIONS June 17th and 18th, 2016 LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE! Learn the latest advanced Bio-Cellular techniques for treating a multitude of medical and aesthetic applications with PRP, Adipose Derived Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (AD-tSVF) and Cellular […]
Botox vs. Xeomin -by Dr. Tomasello
Xeomin (Zee-Oh-Min) from Merz Aesthetics has been used in Europe since 2008. It received FDA approval in November of 2011 and is the newest Neurotoxin on the US market. However, Xeomin (inco-botulinumtoxinA) did not come out of the gate smoothly. It was pulled in March of 2012 following a federal court ruling that Merz collected […]
Dermal Fillers by Dr. Tomasello
I recently received a message from a LinkedIn connection who happily shared, “As you can see from my picture, I have been very fortunate to have perfect skin and no wrinkles.” Some people just hit the genetics lottery. The vast majority of us need a little help. Dermal fillers come to the rescue in a big way. […]
Vitamin E Skin Benefits – by Dr. Tomasello
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitaminand is widely recognized as a powerful antioxidantboth when taken orally or when applied directly to the skin.
Ceramides and your Skin – by Dr. Tomasello
Ceramides are the primary component of the top layer of the epidermis known as the stratum corneum(Latin for horny layer). Ceramides combine with cholesterol and saturated fatty acids to form this layer that helps prevent water loss. Hydrated skin is happy skin. It is important to drink plenty of fluids (minimum 64 ounces/day) as well […]
