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Beauty in Balance
Increase the longevity of your results AND pocketbook with the “Get Holiday Ready” (Liquid Facelift) Package! If you are looking for an effective, yet non-surgical approach to facial rejuvenation, the so-called “Liquid Facelift” may be your answer. Using a combination...
Our All-Inclusive Approach
How prepping your skin can lead to faster healing times and enhanced surgical results “Our patients are often surprised to hear me say that a facelift procedure is not the end all, be all,” shares Dr. Griffin candidly. “The health and condition that the skin is in...
Shed the Dead!
The role of exfoliation in the pursuit of vibrant, beautiful and healthy skin! Winter is coming to the Midwest and you may have already seen the change of season manifest itself in your skin. The hydrated and bronzed days of summer are over and are quickly being...
Banish Dark Spots and Brighten Up with IPL
Utilizing intense pulsed light therapy for your most even skin tone yet! Dull…muddy…uneven. Are these words that you think of when you look at your skin in the mirror? Maybe it’s especially noticeable now that your sun-kissed summer bronze has faded and small dark...
“Lighten Up! You Don’t Have to Live with Dark Spots!”
For years, the focus of anti-aging treatments and creams has been on addressing wrinkles and fine lines, once considered the #1 sign of aging. Studies now show that most of us visually interpret “even skin coloration” as a true mark of a youthful complexion, far...
Kiss the “Trout Pout” Goodbye
If there is one concern cosmetic injectors hear over and over again from first time patients, it is a fear of looking like one of the many ‘overdone’ and ‘over-filled’ celebrities they see on TV and gossip magazines. “Trout Pout, Cat Lady, Real Housewives…these are...
Syringe Vs. Scalpel
The evolving role of cosmetic injectables in facial rejuvenation and restoration I recently had a patient tell me that a plastic surgeon advised them, “You can do so many things with filler these days that surgery isn’t necessary anymore.” While I agree that...
Skin Type vs. Skin Condition
Learn the difference to get healthier skin while saving time and money! Have you ever looked at your skin mid-afternoon and thought, “How can I possibly have these dry, dull, flaky patches when my skin is so oily?” Or maybe you fall into the tribe of, “My skin is so...
Looking for a Fresher Face?
Do you ever feel like your face needs a pick me up? Does your skin look dull and tired? Or are you plagued by your fine lines, wrinkles and age spots? Our new Fresh-Faced Signature Peel does more than just boost skin cell turnover! It's a great option for treatment of...
HOW to BROW: Streamline your Summer Beauty Routine
If eyes are the windows to the soul, than eyebrows are certainly the frames of the entire face! An expertly arched brow can create youthful lift while opening the eyes and giving them a refreshed look. But, a less than ideal brow shape can make features look...
Shine On: How to Soak Up the Sun While Keeping Your Skin Safe
There are many misconceptions about what makes a reliable sunscreen. First of all, most people tend to focus mainly on the SPF number, when the specific ingredients can tell us far more about a sunscreen’s efficacy. We all know someone who proclaims to be extremely...
LIGHTEN UP: Why You Should Upgrade Your Moisturizer
Your skin is living and breathing and it needs change with the seasons. Summer is right around the corner and with more moisture in the air it may be time to switch out your heavier moisturizer for something lighter. Heavy moisturizers can often feel like wearing a...