Tag Archives: skincare

What does BB laser do?

Posted on May 23, 2024 by admin

The BB laser (beauty balm or blemish balm laser) takes its name from the now ubiquitous BB cream that became extremely popular in Korea beginning in the 1980s, and continued to soar in popularity as it came to be introduced … Continue reading →

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What is Rejuran?

Posted on May 16, 2024 by admin

Rejuran is a recent K-beauty import that has taken the Korean aesthetic surgery market by storm as it is a novel filler product manufactured from purified polydeoxyribnucleotides (PDRN) that have been shown to promote wound healing by stimulating tissue repair. … Continue reading →

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Hanging on by a thread? Sew Amazing!

Posted on February 23, 2022 by admin

PDO threads, also known as Polydioxanone threads, are FDA approved and made of dissolvable suture material that the body can break down. They have been around since the 1980s and have been used in surgery for tissue approximation and wound … Continue reading →

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It’s all sun and games, until…

Posted on January 17, 2022 by admin

How does the sun affect scar healing? Although the skin uses sunlight to help formulate Vitamin D, it can also take major injury from the sun as well. Sun damage goes beyond just a typical sunburn. Over long periods of … Continue reading →

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Cute Skin with Vitamin C

Posted on January 12, 2022 by admin

In the 1930s, Vitamin C was discovered and researched as the remedy for scurvy. It was found to play a cofactor role in collagen hydroxylase as well as boosting the body’s immune system. The discovery of Vitamin C eventually led … Continue reading →

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Don’t Inject Yourself Dermarolling/Microneedling

Posted on November 22, 2021 by admin

Don’t Inject Yourself  Dermarolling/Microneedling  Dermarolling or Microneedling has become a popular treatment in the aesthetic industry. It works by creating micro-wounds to the skin to promote skin rejuvenation. It triggers the body to create more collagen and elastin which are … Continue reading →

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Is it in my blood?

Posted on November 17, 2021 by admin

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is collected from a patient’s own blood sample that is centrifuged  to create a high concentration of platelets in a small amount of plasma. Platelets are made in the bone marrow and play an important role … Continue reading →

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How to make big nose smaller?

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Q: Hello! Doctor my nose is big, but I don’t know how can I make it be small. I want to use cream to be small. What sort of cream can I use to become small. Thank you! A: Nonsurgical … Continue reading →

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Who should be using Retinol or Retinoid creams?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

Retinoid describes a vitamin A derivative that helps unclog pores, boost natural collagen production to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to improve skin tone and texture. There are 3 prescription-strength retinoids available: tretinoin (Retin-A, Retin-A Micro, Atralin, Avita, … Continue reading →

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What’s a photofacial? Is it a facial or is it a laser?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Donald B. Yoo, M.D.

A photofacial is another name for an IPL (intense-pulsed light) treatment. It is an FDA-approved treatment that uses rapid flashes of intense light to target problematic areas on the face, neck, chest and hands. It’s a great way to even … Continue reading →

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