Do I Really Need To Exfoliate?
What is Exfoliation? Exfoliation is a key step in any skincare routine, because it helps get rid of any dead cells sitting on the top of the skin which can cause clogged pores, enhanced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and a general dull and lackluster appearance. There are two different kinds of exfoliants, physical […]
Botox: Say Goodbye to Wrinkles!
Many times when people think about botox they think about an “old” person or a “frozen” face. However, this is all a stereotype. Botox is for everyone! Botox is a medication that is FDA approved for the treatment of “dynamic” wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are the lines we create whenever we “react”, for example when we […]
The Ins and Outs of Chemical Peels
What Does A Peel Do? Chemical peels are chemical exfoliants that are meant to resurface the top layers of the skin by dissolving dead skin cells and surface debris. They vary in their strength so treatment can be customized based on available downtime and desired results, and many chemical peels can be repeated on a […]
The Buzz (and Fuzz) About Dermaplaning
What Is Dermaplaning? Dermaplaning is a type of physical exfoliation done with a surgical blade. The blade glides across the skin to scrape off any dead skin and most importantly, vellus hairs, or peach fuzz as it’s more commonly named. Dermaplaning gives the skin an instant glow and makes makeup go on smoother, and skincare […]
Retinoids, Retinol, and Retin-A
What Are Retinoids? Retinoids are a group of ingredients that include retinol and retin-a, both derivatives of vitamin A that help promote skin cell turnover, in turn improving the appearance of acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and skin elasticity. So what’s the difference between retinol and retin-a? Retinol is the over the counter version of […]
Hydration & Your Skin
Many do not understand the importance of hydration on our skin’s health. When we think about our skin our heads think moisture. However, moisturizing and hydrating are not the same thing. Importance of Hydration for Skin Health Hydration has an abundance of benefits for our overall well being, but especially our skin. Hydrated skin will […]
Sunshine & Summertime !
Summer is here & we couldn’t be happier! However, we have to remember to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun! Too much of a good thing …. Is a bad thing! Damaging effects of the sun: –Sunburn …… Who has time for that!? -Obviously sunburns are a potential risk from too much […]
Aging: Beyond the Face
When it comes to aging we have to focus on our whole body! We tend to age from the bottom up. So let’s start at the bottom …. Hands > Chest > Neck … Hands From age spots, wrinkles, and volume loss, our hands show our age. Our hands are the tools we use every […]
Vampire Facial: Microneedling PRP
Microneedling is an aesthetic treatment used to create tiny injuries in the skin to encourage our bodies to produce more collagen. This in turn heals, tightens, and tones our skin reducing fine lines & wrinkles and improving skin laxity! PRP is used as a gliding agent that is injected into the skin with the microneedling […]
Combination Therapy: What You Are Missing
At Jazzi Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine we believe in combination therapy! Combination therapy consists of multiple treatments that are safe and pair well together in order to see quicker, longer lasting results! Who doesn’t want that !? During your combination therapy session with us we can address multiple separate concerns or target one concern […]
