Have you been considering Botox, fillers, or even a surgical facelift, but don't want to deal with the discomfort, recovery time, or looking "overdone?" While the right dermatologist can alleviate most of those concerns, there's something appealing about the idea of letting your body's natural processes do the work. As [...]
Have you noticed any new skin growths? You may be dealing with keratosis. This skin condition comes in two forms: seborrheic and actinic, and while both can be unsightly or irritating, one is more dangerous than the other. In both cases, you may want or need to have the growth [...]
After a long, hot summer in the sun, your skin is desperate for rejuvenation. Chemical peels can jump start your skin renewal by deeply exfoliating, moisturizing, and even taking care of some of the fine lines and age spots caused by months of squinting in the sun. Fall is the [...]
Imagine revealing the best skin of your life in as little as 30 minutes. With the HydraFacial MD treatment, you can do just that. It's the only patented technology on the market that can cleanse, extract, and hydrate with nourishing serums that create an instant, beautiful glow. How HydraFacial MD [...]
Since Dr. M. Elizabeth Briden opened the doors to Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute in 1997, we have sought to provide a dermatology practice and skin care product service that provided the highest levels of personalized medical and cosmetic care delivered in a relaxing and beautiful environment for our patients. [...]
If you have a comprehensive skincare routine, you may be applying several products twice a day. As important as finding the right system for your skin, the order in which you apply can also have a major impact on how effective your cleansers, creams, and lotions are. In fact, applying [...]
Packing for a trip is stressful... Between making checklists, finding your luggage, deciding what outfits to bring, and getting out the door on time, it's tough not to throw your whole skincare product stash in a bag and call it a day. After all, you want to continue to give [...]
When it comes to renewing your youth, smoothing wrinkles, and putting your best face forward, there are few options as effective as Botox® injections. Despite being approved by the FDA since 2002, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding its use. It's not uncommon for patients to toss aside [...]
There's something about summertime that makes us want to look and feel our best. Whether it's gaining the confidence to show off your cute new bikini or looking for ways to simplify your summer beauty routine, cosmetic treatments are increasingly sought after as the weather starts to warm up. While [...]
Despite its reputation as a go-to superstar for smoothing out wrinkles, the Botox industry brings in half of its revenue in therapeutic treatments for some pretty surprising medical conditions. When used at the proper potency and administered by a licensed professional, this derivative of botulinum toxin has been shown to [...]
