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Earlier this month I wrote about how to reduce the risk of running into complications in the treatment room. In this post I will cover what to do when the unplanned occurs and how to address specific complications during a treatment. While there is m

In many parts of the country citrus is in season and as it heats up sometimes there’s nothing more satisfying than a cool, fresh orange. Oranges and other citrus are also great sources of vitamin C, which we know has a number of skin-perfecting funct

Years ago I was inspired to write a poem about hands. Why? Our hands do so much. Not only do they enable us to do day-to-day rudimentary tasks, they also create greatness. With our hands magic happens. In aesthetics our hands are our single most imp

In the last three blog posts I discussed the major components of building an anti-aging program, which as we all know is one of the most top-of-mind issues for most clients. In this final post on constructing a re-youth program, I will cover how to p

Even with the best of training and years of experience, there are bound to be times when you encounter complications in the treatment room. This is an inevitable truth simply because skin is a reactive mechanism and every skin is different. So what c

As aesthetic professionals we know combating the signs of aging requires an integrated approach. In this four part series on “Building an age-management program for your client,” I will cover some of key components of a good re-youth program, and hop

We all know the damaging effects of smoking – lung cancer, heart disease, reduced circulation, and the list goes on – but how exactly does it impact the skin? And is it our role as skin care professionals to talk to clients about it? Your clients, sm

Dry skin is an uncomfortable condition as well as a culprit in aging skin. When the skin is depleted of hydration, it loses elasticity, plumpness and luster, and will often become more susceptible to lines and wrinkles. Treatments targeting dry skin,