Posted On: Apr 16, 2025
Categories: Laser Treatments
Laser treatments have revolutionized skincare, offering men and women solutions for various concerns, from sun damage to signs of aging. However, understanding the interplay between laser procedures and sun exposure is crucial for achieving the best outcomes. At Ariel Ostad, MD, we prioritize patient education and post-treatment care to ensure that your skin remains healthy, radiant, and...
... View MorePosted On: Apr 02, 2025
Categories: Skin Care, Laser Treatments
Posted On: Jan 22, 2025
Categories: Laser Treatments
Keeping your skin in good shape is an important goal for anyone, but more than half the population still struggles with this. When skin concerns prevent you from looking and feeling your best, it's always better to get to the root of the problem rather than just waiting for your skin to miraculously behave. A good way to make that happen is to rely on laser procedures. With their...
... View MorePosted On: Nov 20, 2024
Categories: Laser Treatments
Hyperpigmentation is a condition that affects around 5 million people in the U.S., with individuals with darker skin feeling the brunt of its effect. While not harmful, it can cause people to feel self-conscious about their appearance, making them wear makeup to conceal the dark patches. Despite being a "fussy" skin condition, hyperpigmentation is most likely to appear when certain...
... View MorePosted On: Nov 06, 2024
Categories: Laser Treatments
Laser treatments and chemical peels have been an effective way to rejuvenate the skin, with around 899,000 people getting these treatments to reduce sun damage. As long as you meet specific aftercare requirements, you should be able to get this treatment, regardless of the season. That said, certain circumstances make fall and winter the best time to get these procedures. This blog will...
... View MorePosted On: Jul 17, 2024
Categories: Surgical, Injectables, Laser Treatments, Scars
Summer brings plenty of opportunities for enjoyment, but we collectively dislike one part of it: sweating. The body naturally begins to sweat in response to the heat and humidity, causing even non-sweaters to have unwanted issues. The condition is even worse for those who have hyperhidrosis, making them sweat through their clothes the moment they step outside. If you’re struggling...
... View MorePosted On: Apr 03, 2024
Categories: Dermatology, Injectables, Laser Treatments
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is when your body produces more sweat than usual from the hands, underarms, face, and more. While the body produces sweat to help keep you cool, excessive sweating can occur even when your temperature is normal and you're not exercising. This can lead to feelings of embarrassment and anxiety, and it may even cause social isolation. Fortunately, there are ways...
... View MorePosted On: Mar 28, 2024
Categories: Laser Treatments
Rosacea is a condition that affects almost 18 percent of the worldwide population, with around 16 million of them being from the US alone. This condition can cause people to feel self-conscious, causing them to use makeup daily to reduce the redness and even out their skin tone. Luckily, numerous procedures can help you manage rosacea, with CUTERA® being one of the most...
... View MorePosted On: Mar 21, 2024
Categories: Dermal Fillers, Injectables, Laser Treatments, Skin Care
When it comes to obtaining the best skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatment, it is important to choose the one with the least risk. Your skin tone affects how various lasers may interact with its surface. The truth is that most patients with dark skin are prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. For years, the Fitzpatrick scale has been used to classify skin tone, but its limitations...
... View MorePosted On: Mar 19, 2024
Categories: Dermal Fillers, Dermatology, Injectables, Laser Treatments, Skin Care
No two people share the same skin color. Some women and men have lighter skin with little melanin, whereas others have darker shades of skin with higher amounts of melatonin. For years, cosmetic providers used the Fitzpatrick skin tone scale to determine which lasers are safe for the skin, but this scale was not always inclusive for patients with darker skin. When Google unveiled the...
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