Tan, bronzed skin has cycled in and out of fashion for decades, even centuries. Originally, pale skin was considered the most beautiful and a sign of wealth, since only those affluent enough to stay indoors could achieve skin untouched by the sun. As times changed, tanned skin became fashionable. Sun-kissed skin was an indicator a…
As we enter a new year, we often make resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle. At our office, we fully believe looking and feeling beautiful begins from within. However, there are a few simple resolutions you can start now to ensure your outward appearance matches your inner youthful spirit. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Protecting your skin…
We tend to assume most of our facial lines and wrinkles come from expressions. Hence, the so called “smoker’s lines" around the mouth, “crow’s feet" around the eyes, and “bunny lines" around the nose. While it is true many lines on the face are formed as a result of repeated facial movements, often patients will…
Regularly, patients in our Naples office jokingly ask if we have a cream to eliminate their fine lines and wrinkles. Aesthetic technology has grown leaps and bounds over the last several years, and scientists have tried to develop a product that can best reflect all the unique properties of our skin. But a lab had…
Are you worried your Thanksgiving dinner won’t be the only one with a “turkey neck" this year? Loose skin and excess fat of the neck and chin can quickly detract from a youthful face. This year, you can give thanks we now offer several non-surgical solutions to refine the appearance of the neck and jawline.…
It is normal in the fall to feel like you are in a skin care slump. My patients in Naples, FL are very active during the summer months, and all of that sun, salt water, and chlorine can lead to a less-than-lustrous complexion at the start of fall. Many men and women find themselves in…
My patients frequently ask for my best skin care advice. Here in sunny Naples, Florida, because we spend so much time outside, people seem to be interested in convenient, non-invasive options to refresh their appearance and erase the signs of sun damage and photo aging. At our medical spa, Infini RF has become a popular…
It seems there are always newly FDA-approved products and treatments appearing on the market, making it easy to get confused by the abundance of names and uses. But every so often, a product stands out because of its quality and proven results, and I decide to implement it into my services at my Naples plastic…
What Are the Differences Between Retinols and Retin-A? A Question and Answer session with Dr. Hasen Patient Question: There are so many anti-aging products on the market claiming to treat wrinkles. What are the differences between retinols and Retin-A, and which one should I use? Dr. Hasen’s Answer: Great question! There are so many skin…
You know that feeling when you order something you really want and then the day finally comes when it arrives in the mail? My staff and I recently experienced that. Only this wasn't your everyday delivery, but the arrival of a state-of-the-art skin-tightening system that we were thrilled to add to our growing menu of…