Skin Care & Laser Treatments
5 Med Spa Treatments That Aren’t Injectables
Looking beyond injections for beauty enhancements? You’ve got options! While injectables certainly have their place in aesthetic medicine, many seek alternative treatments that are non-invasive, but equally transformative. Our Hagerstown aesthetician offers several treatments that improve the health and appearance of your skin with no injections needed! So whether you are new to med spa […]
Here’s Why You Should Add Monthly Facials to Your Skincare Routine
Have you ever wondered how to elevate your skincare routine beyond the basics? Many patients ask us how they can restore and maintain their skin without invasive procedures. Here, our licensed aesthetician, Shelby Mobley, weighs in on why incorporating regular facial treatments can be a game-changer for your skin. The science behind facials Hagerstown facials […]
4 Skin Treatments to Get This Winter
Maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion can feel like an uphill battle during the chilly months. As winter creeps in to the Frederick and Washington County area, many of our clients struggle with dry and dehydrated skin due to the lower humidity levels inside heated buildings. Additionally, the cold and windy conditions typical of the season […]
Washington County Wedding Businesses To Help Nail Your Bridal Look
With wedding season right around the corner, brides all over Maryland, from Hagerstown to Frederick and beyond, are making their lists and checking them twice. While it may be tempting to DIY, shop online, or head to a big-box chain store for your bridal needs, we encourage you to work with a locally-owned boutique, vendor […]
What causes skin to sag? Plus, how to treat it
Have you noticed your skin starting to sag and lose its elasticity? This is a common concern as we age, and if you want to treat it, it’s essential to understand what causes skin sagging. Here, Frederick plastic surgeon Dr. Henry Garazo explains the factors that cause the skin to sag and how to avoid […]
6 Makeup & Skin Habits to Avoid After Your 40s
Your skin’s needs change as you age, and products you swore by for years may no longer be as effective or may even contribute to you appearing older than you look and feel. To support your skin in this stage of life, your beauty routine likely needs a refresh! Here are six makeup and skin […]
3 Steps to Treating Melasma
Melasma, or the “mask of pregnancy” looks how it sounds: blotchy, sometimes freckle-like dark pigmentation appears on your skin after a change in your hormones, i.e. from pregnancy or a medication change. While it is normal for skin to darken in the sun, melasma is more than just a tan gone awry: melasma is a […]
Here’s How Often You Need To Touch-Up Your Non-Surgical Procedures
Non-surgical aesthetic treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, facials, microneedling, and chemical peels provide Hagerstown and Frederick patients with an effective alternative to more invasive facial procedures. These treatments allow patients to “try out” some of the effects of a facelift without the commitment, downtime, or price, or to complement the results of facial surgery. Since […]
The Truth About Wrinkles: A Plastic Surgeon Addresses 7 Common Wrinkle Myths
There are a few factors that conspire to create our wrinkles. As our bodies age, the fat pads in our faces fall, and our skin becomes thinner: collagen and elastin break down, and are not replenished at the levels they were when we were younger. This process is often accelerated by environmental factors like sun […]
5 Ways to Optimize Your Chemical Peel Results
If a chemical peel is on your calendar, you can expect a medical-grade exfoliation that will do away with a number of skin concerns. But if you’re anything like us, you are always looking to level up your skincare game! With chemical peels, there are many ways you can improve on the results by adjusting […]