As we journey through life, our skin undergoes a natural aging process influenced by genetics, lifestyle choices, and environmental exposures. Two key proteins, collagen and elastin, play crucial roles in maintaining youthful, firm, and radiant skin. The Role of Collagen Collagen, often referred to as the building block of the skin, provides structure, strength, and [...]
When you ask Dr. Christopher Weyer (Board Certified Dermatologist in Tucson) about his skincare regime and to tell you about how he keeps his skin looking so youthful, his response is typically something along the lines of: “I eat organic.” <Insert eye rolls> Well, we finally got him to share his expert advice and we [...]
As one of the top rated plastic surgeons in Tucson, Dr. Jamie Moenster D.O., F.A.C.O.S., strives to stay up-to-date on current trends and best practices in cosmetic enhancements. Most recently, Dr. Moenster was asked to present during The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology 2024 Spring New Trends in Dermatology Conference on Liposuction and Advanced Techniques [...]
Rosacea is a skin condition, characterized by redness and visible blood vessels in the face. It can flare up at any time and last weeks to months. It is most common in middle-aged women but can happen to anyone. Though there is no cure for rosacea, there are many ways to manage the condition [...]
Everyone has buccal fat. When we are young, our buccal fat gives us full cheeks and a youthful appearance. We tend to lose buccal fat and our “baby face” as we age. However, some people carry all their buccal fat into adulthood. This can create the appearance of full or chubby cheeks. If you [...]
What is Laser Skin Resurfacing? Laser Skin Resurfacing is a cosmetic treatment that reduces the appearance of fine lines and other skin imperfections, such as acne scars. One of our providers will laser specific areas of the face to remove the outer layer of the skin. This promotes collagen growth so that new skin [...]
As we age, our facial skin naturally loses elasticity and fine lines appear. A PDO thread lift and mini facelift are procedures that can prevent or minimize these signs of aging. While they are both less invasive alternatives to a full facelift, they each bring forth their own benefits and drawbacks. In this post, [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Exl3afq-M Wondering what plastic surgery treatments and noninvasive procedures have been popular with men? Board-certified Plastic Surgeons Dr. Jamie Moenster and Dr. Karen Horton discuss the most popular surgeries and treatments they see men getting in their plastic surgery practices.
CO2RE Laser Resurfacing is a one-treatment procedure to improve skin tone and texture through skin resurfacing. This treatment reduces the effects of sun and aging, smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, and lessens the appearance of surgical scars and acne scars. CO2RE Laser Resurfacing Treatment CO2RE [...]
If your skin is beginning to show the sign of your age, but a face lift is too invasive, you may be looking for a non-surgical treatment to tighten loose skin. Profound RF is becoming an increasingly popular choice for patients searching for non-surgical tightening of the face, neck, arms, knees, and abdomen to [...]
When it comes to aging, our faces and necks are often the first areas to give away our actual age. Sometimes during the aging process, we lose volume in our faces and then develop sagging skin. Other times, excess skin and fatty deposits cause us to have sagging jowls and “turkey necks.” Because our [...]
As a young person, you probably never imagined that time would catch up with you. All those years of stress, sun exposure, and gravity are starting to take a toll on our faces. Wrinkles around our eyes and mouth appear suddenly. Our jowls begin to sag, our worry lines emerge and we begin to [...]
Whether you are experiencing a double chin and excess fat around your neck, or you feel like you are developing a wrinkled, wiggley “turkey neck,” we all know the importance of an attractive neck. After all, who wants to hang a beautiful necklace or an amazing bow tie around a flabby or jiggly neck?! [...]
As we grow older the natural fat in our face begins to deteriorate resulting in sagging skin, wrinkles, and a reduction in the overall volume. When we look in the mirror it becomes more and more noticeable over time, leaving each of us wondering when time began to catch up with us. If you’ve [...]
Every year, millions of men and women turn to Botox treatments to reduce the appearance of expression lines that form and deepen as they smile, laugh, and react to their exciting and happy lives. If you have been contemplating refreshing and improving your look, you may be wondering how often you will have to [...]
As we age, all those years of stress, sun exposure, and gravity can be seen on our faces. Wrinkles around our eyes and mouth seem to appear suddenly. Our jowls sag, our foreheads have worry lines and when we notice the “eleven” lines between our eyebrows we begin wondering if we really spent too [...]
Have you ever asked, “Where have all these lines and wrinkles come from?” You are definitely not alone. As we age, our skin cells become less able to produce elastin (a natural collagen in the skin) and our skin gets drier and thinner. The hyaluronic acid in our body also diminishes, reducing [...]
Have you recently noticed that the two lines below your nose are becoming more pronounced? Do you feel like everything on your face is sliding down and creating a droopy jawline? If so, you are experiencing very normal signs of aging. As our bodies age, we tend to lose volume and elasticity in our [...]
Though dermal fillers can provide great volume and rejuvenation to the face, a facelift remains the gold standard and most effective and dramatic way to create a younger looking face. A facelift can reduce the sagging or folds of skin on the cheeks and jawline and other changes in the shape of your face [...]
Mohs Surgery is the most effective and advanced treatment for skin cancer with the highest potential rate of cure – up to 99% for primary basal cell carcinoma. The advantages of Mohs are assurance of complete cancer removal and minimal loss of healthy tissue surrounding the cancer. This results in smaller wounds and improved [...]
If your lips feel thin, have lines, or are deflated due to aging or genetics, there are several lip fillers available to can give you fuller, more luscious lips and improve your self-confidence. Lip fillers are a great way to temporarily enhance the lips. There are several hyaluronic acid options [...]
Dermaplaning is an exfoliating procedure, similar to microdermabrasion. This procedure involves exfoliating the epidermis and removing dead skin and fine hair (peach fuzz). How Does Dermaplaning Work? Dermaplaning is most commonly performed on the face to gently lift away dead skin cells, remove fine hairs and leave your skin youthful and glowing. [...]
When it comes to age-defying, non-invasive cosmetic procedures, few are known better than Botox Cosmetic. Botox is a simple, non-surgical injection that smooths the deep, persistent lines and wrinkles that develop over time. It was the first FDA-approved prescription product that improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When Botox is injected, it [...]
A chemical peel uses an acidic chemical solution to smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing its damaged outer layers with exfoliation of the upper layers of the deeper skin and encouraging skin renewal to improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, acne, and uneven texture. A chemical peel can [...]
As we age, one of the most noticeable changes is the loss of volume in our faces, particularly around the cheeks and lips, and the emergence of wrinkles and lines. Injectables offer a fantastic way to restore this lost volume, making you look younger and more vibrant. To most people, dermal fillers and injectables [...]
Mineral makeup is a “natural” form of makeup. Minerals such as iron oxides, talc, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide are micronized, or ground and milled, into tiny particles to create makeup. Mineral makeup is great for sensitive skin and those who wish to be cognizant of what they put on their face. Mineral makeup [...]
Volume loss to the face is a telltale sign of aging, particularly around the eyes, cheeks, and jawline. There are several ways to restore youthfulness to the face including a facelift, dermal fillers, and a fat transfer. A fat transfer to the face can increase volume, fill voids, and plump wrinkles. During a fat [...]
An earlobe repair procedure can correct a torn, ripped, drooping, or stretched out or gauged earlobe. Earlobe tears from trauma, poor piercing techniques, or heavy earrings are common in men and women and many patients wish to correct their earlobes. Earlobe repair surgery varies by person, depending on the patient’s aesthetic concerns and the [...]
Facial rejuvenation is fastly becoming one of the most popular cosmetic services on the market. Both men and women want younger, healthier-looking skin, and they want it now. With all the new treatment options available, clients can benefit from near-instant results with little downtime. The MicroPen® is the latest technology in microneedling, a procedure [...]
Many men and women across America are opting to reverse the signs of aging through a surgical procedure that has been around for decades; the facelift. Although facelifts have been a cosmetic staple for years, the techniques are constantly evolving to give you the best results with minimal scarring and limited downtime. Here at Dermatology [...]
Nothing shows our age more than our eyes. Over time, our eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken, and fat pockets become more prominent. Unfortunately, this can give us a tired, droopy appearance. Many clients are opting for a cosmetic blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, to turn back the clock and restore their fresh, younger-looking face of [...]
Acne scars are a visible reminder of past skin troubles, often stemming from inflamed blemishes that cause damage deep within pores. This can result in uneven texture on your skin's surface as it tries to heal itself. Oftentimes leaving thinning of the skin and/or thickened scars. It is common to feel self-conscious about facial [...]
My body won’t be able to process vitamin D Some people believe that if they wear sunscreen, it will lead to a Vitamin D deficiency because the lotion prevents your skin from absorbing the sun’s rays. Wearing sunscreen does not completely block the sun’s rays or prevent blockage of Vitamin D. If you’re concerned that [...]
Hydroquinone is a strong inhibitor of melanin that has been established as the most effective ingredient for reducing and eliminating hyperpigmentation such as brown spots, hyperpigmentation and melasma. Many of our patients are prescribed hydroquinone to treat these skin disorders, and with any prescription, there comes questions. […]
Fuller, more luscious lips can improve a woman’s self-confidence. Cosmetic lip augmentation or enhancement can plump and add volume to your lips. Dr. Moenster and Dr. Weyer offer a variety of fillers to help increase the volume of the top lip, bottom lip, or both. […]
Facial aging happens, whether we like it or not! Genetics, sun exposure, smoking and harsh weather are major forces that are responsible for facial aging. There are several causes of facial aging: laxity of the muscles, loosening of the skin, wrinkles, uneven pigment/tone, texture changes including thinning of the skin and dullness of the complexion. [...]
