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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, is a skin condition in which your skin leaves brown marks at the site of trauma. The trauma could be major (a cut, scrape, or burn), or minor (an acne spot, a mosquito bite). PIH can also arise in areas of chronic skin picking. How can you tell if you have PIH? If it takes time…

Now that the kids are back in school and summer is officially over, it might be the ideal time to start a new skin care routine. The combination of at-home skin care products with in-office treatments can be a perfect way to erase summer sun damage. One of the most popular in-office treatments is called BroadBand Light™, or BBL. BBL…

Cosmetic injectable treatments have revolutionized the field of cosmetic surgery. They can often offer maximal results with minimal downtime. However, they do have the potential for risk. In order to minimize your chance for complications, it is important to seek out a qualified injector. Dr. Jess Prischmann feels very strongly that injectors need to understand the complex anatomy of the…

Injectable cosmetic procedures have been the greatest advancement in cosmetic surgery since the 1990’s. Treatments such as BOTOX^® Cosmetic and fillers have revolutionized the way we treat our patients. Given the wide variety of injectables to choose from, it is challenging for the patient to know which procedure is best for her or him. During your consultation, Dr. Jess Prischmann…

Our skilled facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Jess Prischmann, routinely contributes her expertise to Angie’s List, a website devoted to unbiased reviews of providers and services. In her latest expert post, she covers one of the most discussed topics in non-invasive aesthetic enhancement: skin care ingredients. If you’ve ever been confused about which products to buy and use, her post on…

In our previous blog post, we covered a variety of skin and laser treatments used for facial rejuvenation. In this final entry of our three-part blog series, we will further explore laser treatments, specifically to aid in the reduction of unwanted body hair. Signs of aging aren’t the only concern for many patients; unwanted or excessive facial and/or body hair…

In the first post of our three-part blog series, we examined non-surgical facial rejuvenation utilizing dermal fillers. In this second installment, we will analyze a variety of effective skin and laser treatments that can be used to address signs of aging. Dermal fillers can be particularly useful for diminishing signs of aging, but it’s also possible to target wrinkles, age…

Welcome to the first post in our three-part blog series on non-surgical aesthetic facial enhancement. In this entry, we will examine increasingly popular methods for facial rejuvenation: dermal fillers and cosmetic injectables. Lines, wrinkles, and the loss of facial volume are common signs of aging many people find troublesome; however, correcting these specific concerns may not necessarily require surgery. In…

Every day we work with many different skin types, skin needs and skin care products. When we go home and design our own skin care regimen, we too choose the best products to repair our skin and give it the same healthy glow we strive for with our clients. Now we want to share our favorite products with you. Jillian…