What is Maskne? Until last year, the term “maskne” was not a thing. We didn’t need such a term because we weren’t wearing masks every day. Now that we are, we’re seeing more patients complain of new or unrelenting breakouts. Because we may be wearing masks for a while, we should know what maskne is […]
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There are times in which we want to stand solidly in the present moment and take in everything we can. Other times make us want to peel away, to drift off to a better place or time as quickly as possible. Our skin behaves in just such a manner. Old skin cells whose time has
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Injectables account for the vast majority of beauty treatments we perform in our San Antonio offices. This has been the case for well over a decade, ever since adults became familiar with the fabulous results they could achieve in a short office visit. Injectables are all intended to reduce the signs of aging, but they
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Botox cosmetic is not a new treatment. It’s been around since 2002. Over the last 18 years, this FDA-approved drug has been administered millions of times. It has smoothed millions of wrinkles and lifted hundreds of thousands of brows. As a reputable dermatologist, Dr. Bucay is very familiar with Botox. That doesn’t mean you are.
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Cold-weather months aren’t everyone’s favorite. While a roaring fire and some hot cocoa may hold some appeal, the coziness of a rainy-day indoors is offset by a few hazards. Here, we want to discuss how the cold weather affects the skin and what you can do to make sure you avoid unnecessary discomfort. Moisture is
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We hear a lot about aging but photoaging is not a term that is quite familiar. Simply put, photoaging is the kind of aging that is related to prolonged exposure to UV light. Sunshine is made up of ultraviolet rays that warm and tan the skin. These rays of light also permeate the epidermis and
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Body contours have always been a trend, albeit something that changes as often as every few years. Because of this, we have seen several different body types come into “fashion.” Regardless of whether a woman is drawn to having an hourglass figure or one that is relatively curve-less and waiflike, there is usually a desire
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While we may appreciate many of the changes that occur with age, some can be difficult to accept. Lines and creases and spots on the skin may be changes that we come to accept over time. Sagging skin? That’s another story. Sagging tissue coincides with a loss of contours in the midface. The cheeks flatten.
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Look, it’s no secret that having an “ideal body” is easier said than done. Many people devote hours a day to making their healthiest meals and reaching that perfect fat-burning heart rate during their exercise sessions, only to feel disappointed about reaching a plateau that does not show off how toned they are. Two of
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For the past several months, we’ve been told that we need to wash our hands several times a day. We wash or use hand sanitizers when we go out for short excursions to the grocery store or local take-out restaurant. We may wash or sanitize while there, and then again when we return home. This
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