IPL: The light-based fountain of youth
This month I thought I'd focus on how one of my favorite treatments to administer works to improve your skin: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). IPL goes by several other names, including broadband light (BBL) and photofacial, or fotofacial. What Is Intense Pulsed Light...
read moreDry Winter Skin
It’s hard to believe 2019 is wrapping up! The year has truly flown by! This month I want to share some tips on how to keep your skin healthy, moisturized and free of itch as we get into cold winter weather: Don’t strip your skin of it’s natural oils. When you get...
read moreMen’s Health Awareness Month
It’s hard to believe that it is November! Two years ago this time we launched this adventure called VibrantSkin Dermatology and Laser. I’ve learned a lot and am so thankful to my tiny but mighty staff as well as all of our wonderful patients for helping us...
read moreMake-Up: Introducing BeautyCounter!
I am getting back to blog writing after a busy couple of months! Early in August, I had the pleasure of speaking in Cartegena, Colombia at the International Master Course on Aging Science on the condition I treat a lot—hyperpigmentation! It was a great opportunity to...
read moreHow to Get Rid of Acne Scars: Tips From a Dermatologist
Acne can be bad enough on its own, but the scars it leaves can last a lifetime. One of the many great things about being a dermatologist is being able to make a difference in my patients’ quality of life by treating their skin diseases and also addressing the...
read moreCoolSculpting! The COOL treatment for non-invasive fat removal
In recognition of our unforeseen better than ever before CoolSculpting special for this month, I'd like to focus on some of our top questions about CoolSculpting for this month's blog. Top 5 Questions about CoolSculpting What is CoolSculpting? Does fat freezing really...
read moreSunscreen absorption–hot topic for skin cancer awareness month
It's May so we are in Skin Cancer Awareness Month! This is the time that understanding the importance of sun protection AND knowing your skin are emphasized. Just in time for that, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published a polarizing paper on...
read moreHyperpigmentation (dark discoloration of skin)
This month I want to give a few tips about discoloration of the skin. On April 5th, I had the honor of speaking at the University of Oklahoma Dermatology Skin of Color Symposium. One of the things I discussed in detail was treatment of skin discoloration. Many times...
read moreWhat is a Health Sharing Ministry?
So excited that Spring is here! Longer days, blooming flowers, sunshine and warmth—ahhhh! So last month I focused on reasons why one should consider seeing a dermatologist like me who does not accept insurance, and I mentioned that this month I’d explain a little more...
read moreWhy should I see a dermatologist who doesn’t accept insurance?
Can You Really Save Money by Avoiding Insurance? For this month’s blog, I wanted to focus on why visiting a direct-pay medical practice like VibrantSkin Dermatology and Laser makes sense for a lot of you and how it can save you money—whether you’re insured or not. I...
read moreNew Year, New You!
So this is the time of year when nearly everyone is thinking about things they can do to better themselves. After all of the holiday food and festivities, it tends to be a natural purge and cleanse period so what better time to have a list of a few simple things you...
read moreLet’s Talk Lips
Let’s talk lips. These two guys are a huge feature of the face and take many beautiful forms. Our lips are made not only of the portion used for smooches (vermillion lip) but also the skin around it that puckers (cutaneous lip). These days very full lips are all the...
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