You may have started hearing about the new trend in facial fillers, something called “Baby Botox.” Don’t be concerned—this isn’t BOTOX® for babies. Also known as “micro-Botox,” Baby Botox refers to a Botox session where less of the traditional injectable is used. Think of it as a mini-version of your normal filler session. While regular […]
Facial Rejuvenation
Products for Post-PRP Treatment
If you’re choosing to add a PRP treatment to your microneedling or other facial resurfacing treatment, you’re in for a treat. PRP, which stands for platelet-rich-plasma, contains rejuvenating growth factors that encourage the production of collagen, and speeds up recovery. This means you’re basically getting natural fillers, eliminating wrinkles and lines, and giving your face […]
Guide to Men’s Facials
Just because you’re a man doesn’t mean you don’t need to care about your skin. Everyone’s skin, regardless of your gender, is important to take care of if you want to look and feel your best. An argument could even be made that men’s skin care is more important than women’s, since men’s skin tends […]
How to Take Care Of Your Skin Post-Facial
Although your skin may feel very smooth, soft, and clear after a facial, it’s also hyper-sensitive and needs to be protected. Facials are a great way to maintain your skin’s health and natural glow, and can fight the daily impact that stress, the environment, and poor habits have on our complexion. If you’re going to […]
Post-Microdermabrasion Care & Products
Microdermabrasion is a great, non-invasive skin care treatment for those who want to walk away with new, glowing, smooth skin. The rotating facial instrument used by an aesthetician or doctor removes the top layer of damaged skin, eliminating excess oil, dirt, and debris, and even reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots. […]
Benefits of Microdermabrasion for Aging Skin
Microdermabrasion is an exfoliation process typically done by an aesthetician or doctor in a spa or clinic. The treatment involves a small, rotating tool with an abrasive surface that moves over the face and removes the damaged top layers of skin. Microdermabrasion removes excess dirt and oil and unclogs pores, revealing fresh, new, youthful looking […]
Microdermabrasion vs. Regular Exfoliation
At the end of the day, our skin suffers from the impact of dirt, grime, and oil that clings to the surface and clogs our pores. Skin care techniques like exfoliation and microdermabrasion help deeply cleanse your skin, removing excess oils and dirt and even stimulating new cell growth beneath the surface. But what’s the […]
Zoom Dysmorphia: Dr. Athré Interviewed by Houston’s KHOU 11 News
People are having to “face” their appearance more than ever with the increase of Zoom calls and other forms of video conferencing in the past year. Although video screens aren’t mirrors, and often show a slightly distorted image, opportunities for self-criticism are everywhere. The new term for this is “Zoom dysmorphia,” coined by Dr. Kourash […]
How To Tighten Loose Skin Without Facial Surgery
If you want to reverse the signs of aging by tightening loose skin, but surgical procedures aren’t something you’re looking for, you still have options. A variety of non-surgical treatments exist that can create beautiful, natural-looking results and help you tighten and rejuvenate sagging or wrinkled skin. Here are a few ways to tighten loose skin without […]
How To Prepare For Lip Fillers
A lip filler procedure, also known as a lip augmentation procedure, is an easy way for an individual to add fullness and accentuate the shape of their lips. The process creates fuller, plumper lips while reducing fine wrinkles around the mouth area through the use of injectable fillers. Injectable solutions, referred to as dermal fillers, can contain […]