Blog

  Summer’s over. Is your skin still stuck in August? Post-summer fixers for Discoloration Emerging wrinkles Roughness Fast treatments for milder problems: BBL Photofacial for discoloration of both red and brown Chemical Peels to smooth skin and lift pigment Clear + Brilliant Permea “baby Fraxel” specific for pigment SilkPeel for smoother skin with polish and hydration O2 Intraceuticals Facial for supreme instant...

Self  Assessment Can be Daunting A quick look at our face in the mirror and we start wondering, “Where’d that frown line come from? And when did my lips disappear?” Appearance and the effect on life enjoyment - When we don’t like the face looking back in that mirror, it has a tremendous cascading effect on the quality and enjoyment of life. You...

Don’t you love the sense of renewal and possibility that comes at the beginning of each year? It’s as if we give ourselves a new chance to start fresh and do the things we know will benefit us. But often our new goals get a big reality check when our habits refuse to let go. An easy entry into taking some...

My concealer routine is taking up too much time in the morning. Do you have any longer-term solutions for under eye circles? ‘Tis the season. We’ve got the double whammy of holiday exhaustion yet wanting to look great for all of the parties and socializing. We wake up these mornings, look in the mirror and wonder if we’ve got enough...

Not to make you look different - just to make you look better in a very natural way. See how combination treatments of Botox and Juvederm can reduce wrinkles and restore volume and contour. You may have heard of hyaluronic acid (HA) from some of your favorite skincare products or anatomy class — it is a natural substance found in...

You know the feeling. You walk into a room and know you look really good. The key to that feeling of confidence starts at a more core level than just your outfit or hair style. It's SKIN that delivers the impact. Healthy looking, reflective skin is an incomparable draw. But what if your skin has become dull? Or your pores...

  Microneedling offers many remarkable benefits. With this treatment, Dr. Fitzgerald can help address several common skin conditions, including: Fine lines and wrinkles Acne scars Hyperpigmentation Enlarged pores Rough or patchy texture Minimally invasive, microneedling requires very little recovery. However, the care you take during this short recovery period will play a role in both your comfort and your final...

Before you really “got it” about sun protection, you were unknowingly inflicting some intense damage on your skin’s DNA – sort of guaranteeing that you’d be upping your odds for brown spots and potentially skin cancer  – But who thought of that!? Lots go on when sun hits skin. You don’t see the damage until there’s a lot of it. Don't miss the...

Taking care of yourself feels more challenging these days. It's easy to pass on the cleansing at night, the sun screen in the morning. We all want to wish these days away, to get back to normal, to erase the fear that surrounds nearly every step we take outside the front door. Taking care of yourself in every way is...

Wishing the facial flushing or spider veins on your face, neck or legs weren't so obvious? Bothersome vascular skin conditions such as spider veins, broken blood vessels, and rosacea are difficult to hide and often emotionally hard to deal with. Simple laser treatments with Vbeam take the red out (and the brown and the acne and even helps with wrinkles!)...

The holiday season is officially here, and your calendar will most likely be filled with a variety of special events over the next month. Whether you want to look your best for holiday parties, family Christmas dinners or a big New Year’s Eve celebration, we’ve got some skin care tips that will help your skin look healthy, vibrant and beautiful...

Managing Acne - Will getting a tan help? Not in the long run. Many people think tanning “helps” acne, but all you are accomplishing is the activation of melanin cells, an early start on wrinkling, and the potential risk of DNA damage that can result in skin cancer. Plus, if you are on acne medication or using acne control products,...

For many patients, acne is a hereditary condition that comes back with or without a specific trigger. However, any situation that causes oil or dead skin cells to clog the pores of your face can also lead to a flare-up. These triggers can vary from patient to patient, so it’s important to meet with an experienced dermatologist like Dr. Rebecca...

Of course, everyone ages differently, but once you are in your 30s, wrinkles, sun spots, and slack skin may become more predominant. At this age, it's common for certain things to catch up to you: sunbathing, cigarettes, alcohol, and poor diet – if any of these things were partaken of excessively in your younger years, they may show up as...

Turkey wattle is kind of fun to say. On turkeys, it's even kind of fun to watch them wobble back and forth. On humans, however, a turkey wattle is not really that fun at all. Turkey wattle is the colloquial term for loose, sagging skin underneath the chin. Unlike a double chin, which produces a bulky and full appearance, turkey...

Dr. Fitzgerald demonstrates a treatment for her patient Emily. This is Emily’s second treatment session. Emily did not have a large amount of submental fat so her treatment course is fairly short. Post-treatment you'll feel a burning or stinging sensation that may last a few hours. Expect some swelling which may take several days to go down. Kybella is an...

Juvederm® is a popular dermal filler used in various cosmetic applications. Not all dermal fillers are appropriate for all treatment areas, and it can be difficult to know what’s right for you. Reputable practices like Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald’s will provide a consultation and discuss which dermal fillers are best for your needs and what you want to achieve. Being informed...

April is Stress Awareness Month. Unfortunately, stress is common in our lives. Especially with the many stressors of the COVID-19 pandemic over the last couple of years, feeling worried, anxious, and overwhelmed may be more present in your life than ever before. We hope you’ll take the opportunity of this awareness month to think about how stress affects your life...