Are you planning any in-office treatments this winter? This month, we sat down with top NYC dermatologist, Dr. Marisa Garshick of MDCS: Medical Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center. Board-certified dermatologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Garshick, shared why winter is the hottest time of the year for in-office treatments plus, how to maximize your skinvestment with your pre-treatment and post-treatment skincare regimen. 

Are you making any New Year’s resolutions this year? Learn some of our non-negotiable best practices to start in 2023 for your glowiest skin yet. 

If you're a skincare lover scrolling through your Instagram feed or TikTok, you’ve most likely seen skin barrier content flash across your screen at one point or another. The #skinbarrier is a popular topic that’s been trending in recent years on social media (it has garnered over 1.9 billion views on TikTok alone!) and has steadily secured its place in the vernacular of everyday skincare and beauty aficionados. While we are generally not proponents of social media-borne skin trends, bringing attention to the importance of your skin barrier health is one trend that we approve of.

So what is the skin barrier exactly and what are the signs of a damaged skin barrier? And more importantly, how can you actively support your skin barrier health? We’ll break it down for you. 

Fall is officially here… and you know what that means — it’s peel and laser season! While all things pumpkin spice, leaf peeping, and cozy knits are nice, it's safe to say we’re most excited about all the skincare treatments we’ll be booking to treat our dark spots left over from summer. Who else is with us? 

This month, we talked to top skin care professionals and estheticians about some of the most popular in-office treatments to treat hyperpigmentation and dark spots including chemical peels, microneedling, and laser and light treatments. 

So you’re recovering from facial surgery or maybe you’ve got one scheduled in the near future and are looking for some tips to keep on hand before the big day. With so many appointments and to-dos pre-op, one of the last things you think of going into your surgery is probably your skincare routine. We sat down with RescueMD co-founder and board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Suzman, FACS, to discuss some general best practices for skincare pre-op and post-op and common skincare concerns after popular procedures. 

With sunnier days ahead of us, we’re getting our last minute laser and light treatments before spring is in full swing. What is one of our favorite treatments to get in the winter and early spring to refresh and reset skin before summer? Intense pulsed light, or IPL, is an effective way to target hyperpigmentation, vascular lesions, wrinkles and provide overall skin rejuvenation with minimal downtime. 

We sat down with Lily Nizam, PA-C, CPCP, and co-founder of Alabama Surgical Arts and ASA MedSpa to discuss this popular ‘lunchtime’ treatment. 

Lily Nizam, PA - C, and Sami A. Nizam, II, MD, DMD, founders of Alabama Surgical Arts in Montgomery, AL.