As parents, we are constantly bombarded with social media and the effect it has on ourselves as well as our children. Dr. Antimarino was recently asked: “My teenage daughter uses Snapchat and Instagram all the time. How can I protect her from social media-related insecurities?” His response was this: As we all know, social media […]
Read MoreQ&A with Dr. Antimarino: Selfie Help!
Help! I took a selfie the other day and I’ve noticed I’ve got a waddle that won’t go away! There is skin hanging below my chin that I’ve never seen before. Is there anything I can do to improve this or make it go away? Dr. Antimarino’s Response Thank you for your […]
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Two Myths Regarding Sun Safety
I have dark skin, do I still need to wear sunscreen? Although darker skin does offer better protection than fair skin against sun exposure, the truth is that all skin types can develop skin cancers, including melanoma. Dark skin has more melanin in the dermis which can protect against sun burn. Lighter skin burns rapidly […]
Read MoreQ&A: Male Procedures
AT from Pittsburgh writes: “I will be turning 54 this fall and find myself looking older even though I work out and eat a healthy diet. No matter what I do I cannot improve on this perpetual look of exhaustion that is most noticeable around the eyes. People ask me all the time, “Am I […]
Read MoreQ & A: How do surgical revisions work?
I posed a question to Dr. Antimarino about the possibility of surgical revisions after the initial surgical procedure. This was his response: As advanced as we are as surgeons and even with the latest surgical techniques, sometimes after surgery the tissue does not heal in the same manner as we had planned. Plastic surgery is […]
Read MoreMeet Pamela!
This month we would like to introduce Pamela Mastowski, our Nurse Injector. We threw a quick round of questions at her to give you the opportunity to get to know her! How long have you been a Nurse Injector? I have been a Nurse Injector for approximately 6 years but have worked as a […]
Read MoreMeet Tara!
This month we would like to introduce Tara Hepler, our Medical Aesthetician. We threw a quick round of questions at her to give you the opportunity to get to know her! How long have you been a Medical Aesthetician? “I have been in practice for 19 years.” What […]
Read MoreQ & A: Setting Financial Goals for 2018
Fiscal Health can be just as important as physical health. Our friend, Regina Beatty CFP®, CBEC®, CRPC®, a private wealth strategist with Mosaic Wealth Consulting, shares her thoughts as we begin 2018. More than three quarters of Americans say they are likely to set financial goals in 2018 A Lincoln Financial Group study […]
Read MoreQ & A: What is the difference between micro-needling and a laser treatment?
This question has been asked to us on numerous occasions, so we felt it needed to be addressed this month as part of our Q & A. What is the difference between micro-needling and a laser treatment? Both treatments are effective in treating aging skin. Micro-needling is a minimally invasive treatment used to rejuvenate the […]
Read MoreDo I need to keep my heart rate up at all times during exercise?
Our Q & A this month comes from our wonderful friends at FASTER: Fitness And Sports Training Enhanced Results. Their team members are experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Training Myths: I need to keep my heart rate up at ALL TIMES during exercise Answer: Many people believe […]
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