When Should I Start Propecia?
Many of our male patients worry about losing their hair. Some of these men are beginning to notice thinning on their scalp, and some of these men are just concerned that their hairline will follow the path of their father’s thinning scalp. We are commonly asked, “When should I start Propecia?” The answer is that [...]
Filler 411: New Research Shows Filler Ingredient Helps Knee Pain
Hyaluronic Acid, the main ingredient found in fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm, has been found to help ease knee pain. Hyalyronic Acid (dubbed HA), which is found naturally in younger healthy-looking skin, fills in lines and enhances the lips. Researchers recently found that when HA is injected into the knee area, it offers pain [...]
Botox Treatment for TMJ
Temporomandibular joint disorders can now be treated with Botox injections. The treatment takes just a few minutes and is performed in a dermatologist’s office, rather than older treatments consisting of invasive surgeries and soft diets. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Botox blocks the neurotransmitters that lead to localized muscle contraction. This allows the jaw muscles surrounding [...]
Five Acne Myths and Truths
Acne breakouts are frustrating and embarrassing. When our face becomes overpopulated with pimples, it’s natural to try and point the blame somewhere. But it’s important to know exactly what the cause is behind your blemishes. Here, New York City dermatologist Eric Schweiger, M.D. debunks five acne myths with the truth: 1) Myth: Acne breakouts are [...]
How to Keep Your Eye Area Looking Young
The eye ares is one of the very first places that shows the signs of aging. “The skin around the eyes is thin and is often exposed to the sun,” explains New York City dermatologist Dr. Eric Schweiger. So what to do to keep the eye area looking young for longer? Here, our tips: Always [...]
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Many of our patients, both men and women, ask us about permanent hair removal. Sometimes they are frustrated by ingrown hairs, many don’t like the marks left behind after tweezing hairs, and some just don’t want to be burdened by shaving. Laser hair removal is a great solution for all of these people. Dr. Schweiger [...]
Makeup Tips For Younger-Looking Skin
Getting Botox and dermal fillers are the best way to achieve long-lasting results when it comes to looking younger, but there’s no reason you can’t also make your makeup work wonders in the anti-aging department, too. New York City dermatologist Dr. Eric Schweiger encourages all of his patients who seek a younger look, to shop [...]
Best Laser Acne Treatments
Patients often ask us, “what is the best acne treatment?” The answer is that the best treatment for acne is different for every patient. Different types of acne on different skin types require a unique approach to treatment. Prescription medications and at-home devices, such as the Clarisonic brush, are part of many acne regimens. However, [...]
How to Look Better on Video Chat
According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, chin augmentation procedures were the fastest growing cosmetic procedures in 2011. The rise is thought to be due in part to the popularity of video chatting. Think about it, while on Face Time or Skype, it’s mostly just your neck and jaw that are on display. Not to [...]
New Use for Botox: Facial Reshaping
A new use for Botox is increasing in popularity; Botox for facial reshaping is now regularly performed at Schweiger Dermatology. Many of our patients feel that the shape of their face is too round or that their jawline is too prominent. These patients can be treated non-surgically with Botox to relax the clenched muscles and eventually [...]
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