Med Aesthetics Miami Blog

As a skin care specialist, preventing infections are at the heart of what we do, whether it is laser hair removal, laser cosmetic procedures, laser skin tightening, etc. So what are the possible routes of infection? These vary but the most common are: person to...

Many people are upset about the appearance of varicose and spider veins. Many times, these veins are formed by weak or damaged valves in the body. These valves usually prevent blood from flowing backward as it goes through your legs on its way to the...

Why spend money on expensive procedures such as laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing trying to make ourselves beautiful? Statistics show that people are spending more on these procedures than before. With major discounters like Groupon and Living Social, these services are...

Many people these days are staggered by the alarming rates of divorce and difficulties in relationships. After talking with many of my clients and helping them achieve their wellness goals, it is obvious to me that we are going through an extremely positive transformation in...

Designing the skin rejuvenation plan that will maximize results for a person is a very specific task. Given that no two individuals are alike, no plan will match exactly each one’s specific skin requirements across the spectrum. While general plans can provide an alternative, a...

Research show clinical laser acne efficacy Dutch Researchers has a desire to analyze the effectiveness and safety of laser acne treatments. They decided to research PubMed for publications about acne treatments between 1992 and 2011. What did they find from the studies? The researchers in...

This month our blog will be dedicated to men. The biggest problem with men and their skin care is that they neglect their skin a lot more than women. Men’s skin is biologically different from women’s: 1) Male hormones stimulate more oil production that leads...

The Reactive Nature of Facial Skin The facial skin, delicate and expressive, is particularly attuned to both environmental and emotional stimuli. It reacts and adapts to the world around and within us, exhibiting visible responses to various factors: Erythema and Hyperemia: A blush from a...

Sensitive skin Most women complain of having sensitive skin. Sensitive skin is a result of our actions. We are never born with sensitive skin. Except in case of an immune problem, sensitive skin results from either environmental insults, too much soap, or too many cosmetic...

How do we protect ourselves from the harmful effects of the sun? No method will grant 100% protection. 1) Physical blockers (e.g., zinc ozide, titanium dioxide). 2) Chemical blockers. New version of physical blockers that have been modified to not result in the ugly white...