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Adam Mamelak, MD
Adam Smithee, MD
Ali Shahbaz, MD
Alison Moseley, MD
Amy Bekanich, MD
Bernice Martinez, LA
Cameron Craven, MD, FACS
Cheryl Kosarek, MD
Christa Tomc, DO
Corina Cardenas, LA
Daniel Friedmann, MD
Daniela Atencio, MD
Donna Hart, MD
Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD
Emily Wood, MD
Fareesa Sandoval, MD
Gregory Nikolaidis, MD
Heidi Prather, MD, FAAD
Holly Singletary, MD
Hubert Chodkiewicz, MD
Jamie Cantu, LA
Jennifer Gordon, MD
Jessica “Nikki” Dietert, MD
Jonathan Bielfield, MD
Julie Jackson, MD
Kara Roth, LA
Kellie Reed, MD
Kelly Aschenbeck, MD
Kelly Wala, RN BSN
Kim Anderson, MPAS, PA-C
Kristi Cardona, LA
Laura Buford, MD
Laura Scott, MD
Lauren Rimoin, MD
Lela Lankerani, MD
Leslie Robbins, MPAS, PA-C
Lindsey Hunter-Ellul, MD
Lindsey Richards, MD
Lisa Rhodes, MD
Macey Delcambre, MD
Macy Wise, RN
Madeleine Gantz, MD
Malini Fowler, MD
Matthew LaCour, MD
Melinda Conroy, MD
Michael Coverman, MD
Minas Constantinides, MD, FACS
Miriam Gonzalez, RN
Miriam Hanson, MD
Morgan Covington, MD
Neil Farnsworth, MD
Peggy Chern, MD
Quynh-Giao Sartor, MD
Sally Matika, MPAS, PA-C
Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, MD
Tatiana Sousa, MD
Timothy McGee, MD
Timothy Tran, MD
Valerie Hanft, MD

Ashley Hargrove
Brian Stumbaugh
Brianna Kay, MPAS, PA-C
Elizabeth Van Huffel
Erin Foster, LA
Julie Fridlington, MD
Justina Moncrief
Katelyn Woolridge, MD
Katie Fowler, MPAS, PA-C
Kyle Coleman, MD
Marisa Tom
Michael Rains, MD
Michelle Sivolob, RN
miraDry
Monica Schepp, MPAS, PA-C
Natalie Yingling, FNP-C
Nicole Butcher, LA
Rawn Bosley, MD
Rochelle Rae
Sara Bode, FNP-C
Savannah Cohen
Trudi Bonomi
WD Staff

Skin Care Ingredient Focus: Vitamin C

Written by Corina Cardenas, LA, Licensed Aesthetician on December 1, 2020 • 3 Comments

Vitamin C has become an increasingly popular skin care ingredient thanks to its anti-aging properties. This powerful antioxidant occurs naturally in healthy skin, but vitamin C levels do diminish as [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks, Trends

CoolTone vs CoolSculpting: What’s the Difference?

Written by Kelly Wala, RN BSN, Advanced Nurse Injector on November 23, 2020 • 4 Comments

CoolTone and CoolSculpting are two of today’s most popular non-surgical body contouring treatments. While neither treatment is considered a weight loss treatment, both CoolSculpting and CoolTone can dramatically tone and [Read More]

Posted in: Body Contouring, CoolSculpting, Fun Facts, New Treatments, Q&A, Trends, Weight Loss, Fat Loss, Fitness

Lip Lines Treatment And Prevention Options

Written by WD Staff, Skin Care Specialists on November 19, 2020 • One Comment

Lip lines (sometimes referred to as lipstick lines or smoker’s lines) are vertical lip wrinkles around the upper and lower lips. These lines may be fine and thin or deeply [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Makeovers, New Treatments, Q&A, Tips and Tricks, Trends

Exfoliation Basics: Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) vs. Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA)

Written by Jennifer Gordon, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on November 16, 2020 • One Comment

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells and other unwanted debris that cling to the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). Regular exfoliation of both the face [Read More]

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The Difference Between Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty

Written by Minas Constantinides, MD, FACS, Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon on November 10, 2020 • No Comments

Blepharoplasty, also known as eyelid surgery or an eye lift, is a plastic surgery procedure that can correct the upper or lower eyelid, or both, for a dramatically more youthful [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Eyelid Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Makeovers, Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Tips and Tricks

Mole Removal Treatments: Know Your Options

Written by Malini Fowler, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on November 6, 2020 • 6 Comments

Moles are common growths on the surface of the skin and most are completely harmless. Some moles, however, cause physical discomfort by rubbing on clothing, or psychological discomfort due to [Read More]

Posted in: Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Cancer, Skin Care, Trends

Mental Crease (Chin Wrinkles) Prevention And Treatment Options

Written by Cameron Craven, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon on November 3, 2020 • 2 Comments

The mental crease, or labiomental sulcus, is the horizontal crease underneath your lower lip and above your chin. This chin crease is formed by the chin’s mentalis muscle and can [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Botox, Juvederm, Dermal Fillers, Dermatology, Facial Plastic Surgery, Makeovers, Plastic Surgery, Q&A

Common Types of Breast Reduction Techniques

Written by Timothy McGee, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon on October 27, 2020 • No Comments

Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and sagging or stretched skin in order to reduce the size and weight of the breasts. Breast [Read More]

Posted in: Breast Reduction, Makeovers, Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Tips and Tricks

Preventing & Treating Maskne: Acne Caused By COVID-19 Mask Wearing

Written by Alison Moseley, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on October 23, 2020 • One Comment

Wearing a mask is among the most important things we can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and the proper use of a mask is required in many states. [Read More]

Posted in: Acne, Beauty, Dermatology, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks, Trends

Crow’s Feet Treatment And Prevention Options

Written by Tatiana Sousa, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist on October 20, 2020 • No Comments

Crow’s feet are wrinkles at the corner of the eyes that branch out into the shape of, you guessed it, crow’s feet. These wrinkles develop as we age thanks to [Read More]

Posted in: Anti-Aging, Beauty, Botox, Juvederm, Dermal Fillers, Eyelid Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, Q&A, Skin Care, Tips and Tricks

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