Tattoos used to be the domain of sailors and pirates. No more. It’s estimated that 20 million Americans have a tattoo. The problem is time and our skin. As our skin ages and loses collagen and elastin, it tends to sag, lose its elasticity, and becomes prone to wrinkling. That fierce dragon that adorns your […]
If you want to see your teenager run to his or her room in terror, simply ask them if they saw that new zit that raised its ugly head on their cheek. Acne is the bane of teenagers far and wide, but it can also affect adults, as well. At Skin & Cosmetic Solutions, we […]
No matter what kind of shape you’re in, you have pockets of unwanted fat. Pretty much everyone, short of a hunger strike protester or a marathon runner, has pockets of fat that don’t respond to exercise or changes in diet. Dr. Puente uses tumescent liposuction to show those fat cells the door. What Is Tumescent Liposuction? Formerly, […]
Who likes shaving? Hands are not being raised. With the exception of a 15-year-old teenage boy, not anyone with any sanity enjoys the ritual of dragging a sharp piece of metal across our skin to get rid of hair. Plus, it’s so Groundhog Day-esque. You shave, wax, pluck, or use nasty depilatory creams to get rid […]
If you’re reading this blog from Dr. Puente and his team at Skin & Cosmetic Solutions, you know that collagen is what we all want. OK, maybe chocolate is what we all want, but collagen is right up there! Collagen is the protein in the body that is responsible for providing support and structure to […]
If you’re reading our Skin & Cosmetic Solutions blog, you’re probably well versed in the aesthetic industry. So, here’s a question to see just how well versed. What was the first dermal filler? Stumped you, eh? That would be Restylane®. Restylane® was first approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. in 2006. Along with […]
Welcome back! Are you living with spider veins that cause you to hide your legs with long pants? If so, you're not alone. One way to reduce these visible blue and red-colored veins is through a laser procedure called sclerotherapy. This procedure is minimally invasive and takes less than one hour. The treatment uses a very […]
Welcome back! Did you know that there is a non-invasive procedure that can destroy up to twenty four percent of fat cells? For many people, weight loss and diet alone can't do it. The slimming technique known as SculpSure is an effective way to reduce and tighten areas of stubborn fat that just won't go away […]
Here is what you should know about sclerotherapy for spider veins.
These days when you mention the word crystals, many people instantly think of some New Age mumbo jumbo with Yanni on a CD in the background. But at Skin & Cosmetic Solutions, we love crystals, not necessarily for their, uh, holistic properties, but for their ability to remove old, dull, damaged skin from your face. […]
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