Positive effects on mood have been seen in patients who’ve had Botox treatment for the glabella and frown lines (the area above the nose and between the eyebrows). And a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial recently published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds further evidence to support the use of botox as an adjunctive therapy…
Great lips are great. Having full, plump lips is often considered a sign of good health and youth. And symmetric, well-shaped, proportionate lips are generally regarded as an alluring, cross-cultural sign of beauty. For these reasons, injectable lip enhancements are common and popular procedures in cosmetic physician’s offices. As we age, the lips can slowly…
Freckles, dark spots, age spots, liver spots, or sunspots. Whatever you want to call them, these brown patches, medically termed lentigo, are typically found on the face and hands and can make us look older than we feel. Here are some pictures of what I mean: There are many ways to get rid of or…
Do you remember these days, pass the baby oil and cocoa butter! I remember in high school when you laid out as much as possible on vacations so you could come back looking like a bronzed goddess! I wish that I was a little smarter back then and took sunscreen and sun protection more seriously,…
Aging is a complex and progressive process, and it is inevitable. One of the easiest and most effective things you can do to keep your skin looking healthy and youthful for longer is to protect it from the sun. Or more specifically, from the spectrum of ultraviolet (UV) radiation which can be either from the…
A diverse collection of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other bugs live on the human skin. In fact, in our bodies, microbial cells are reported to outnumber our own 10 to 1. This group of resident flora and fauna makes up what we refer to as the “microbiome”, and it’s no secret that these little…
Excessive sweating beyond that which is required to regulate body temperature is medically termed hyperhidrosis. It is estimated to affect over 3% of the US population, which is quite common as far as medical conditions go. And according to quality of life studies, few medical conditions that are this common have as significant an emotional…
Some people age gracefully, some do not. Why is that? The answer is quite complex, with genetics, personality, stress, environment, diet, and exercise all playing a likely role. A recent article in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology discusses the role of pollution in aging and skin health. We’ve all heard stories of persons in rural…
You may have seen or heard of the many different machines and treatments now available in spas and cosmetic physician’s office’s for noninvasive fat reduction. Sometimes touted as easier nonsurgical options to the more invasive traditional liposuction, these treatments claim to help you lose fat without downtime. You’ve seen the advertisements or otherwise heard of…
Needles can be scary, but don’t be scared of Botox. Botox treatments offered by David Ross Smart, MD in Salt Lake City Whenever I meet people and tell them what I do a conversation about skin health usually ensues. I love what I do, and contrary to what you might think, I actually tend to…