This one is for all of my LaMer lovers out there. I consistently have patients who tell me that they are loyal LaMer users because of its cult celebrity following, and others who inquire about it for the same reason. But, what is really in LaMer? In my personal opinion, save yourself $300 and buy… Read More
I hear this all of the time. I recently walked into a Blue Mercury and a salesperson asked me what skin care I used. Without getting into what I did for a living and being in a hurry I responded with, “I use a retinoid and all medical skincare by a dermatologist.” Her response was,… Read More
What is the Difference between “HaloTM” Erbium Laser and “AcuPulseTM” Carbon Dioxide Laser*? *Hint: CO2 can go 10X deeper! Halo is touted by some dermatologists as “one device that does it all, for all patients,” but here at The West Institute we believe that having three different resurfacing lasers gives you more options for a… Read More
Instagram can be the worlds greatest hub for beauty and cosmetic inspiration. But, the main downside is that there are so many hashtags, trending topics of the week and popular accounts that it’s hard to know who to follow and more importantly–why? If you’re looking for the best cosmetic Instagram page to fulfill your desire… Read More
American figure skater and fashion guru, Johnny Weir, is on a mission to bring on the COOL during the Winter games. Find out what he’s up to.
The CoolSculpting treatment is the world’s No. 1 non-invasive fat-reduction procedure. The CoolSculpting procedure is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible fat bulges in the submental area, thigh, abdomen and flank, along with bra fat, back fat, underneath the buttocks (also known as banana roll), and upper arm. Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox and Juvederm… Read More
It’s no coincidence that Hollywood actors tend to have the chiseled jaws. There seems to be something fundamentally attractive about the strong jaw you might see on a wild west gunslinger. If you’ve ever wanted a tighter jaw line, but didn’t want to go under the scalpel, then until fairly recently you’ve been out of… Read More
Acne and acne scars can have a huge effect on your self-esteem. And while most skin rejuvenation techniques to some degree treat both, for individuals with severe acne scarring, these treatments just might not be enough. Rebecca Snow of Health shared her experience with a new technology called Infini, which combines radiofrequency and microneedling together… Read More
Carrie Dilluvio of E!Online shared her CoolSculpting experience with the world in a column from October of 2016. Spurred by the claims of multiple celebrities, including Khloe Kardashian, that it was their secret to a killer body, she was intrigued. Coolsculpting Is Not a Weight Loss Procedure First, Dilluvio went to the Comprehensive Dermatology Office of… Read More
What’s an LED bed? If you’re thinking that it’s a great gift for your ten year old (looks cool, but maybe gets annoying after awhile?), you’re not quite on the right track. While it definitely looks cool, as Allure Magazine notes, it might also be extremely, extremely beneficial for your health. What? Just Because it… Read More
