3 Ways to Erase Smoker’s Lines

Smoking does more than put your health at risk and make you smell bad… It does a number on your skin as well. Beyond causing a dull, sallow-looking complexion thanks to nicotine limiting the amount of oxygen available to your skin, the repeated pursing associated with smoking promotes the formation of wrinkles around the mouth, […]

When is it Time to Start an Anti-Aging Program?

The aging process is well underway before we begin to see changes in our youthful visage, and visible signs of age are the result of intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external) factors. Intrinsic causes of aging are primarily due to cells becoming sluggish and less able to repair themselves over time. The external factors that age […]

“Do I need Botox or Juvederm for my lines?”

This is one of the most common questions patients ask, as the world of injectables can be confusing. When New York City plastic surgeon Mark H. Schwartz receives this query, he first explains the difference between Botox and Juvéderm. Once patients understand the nuances between these two types of treatments, Dr. Schwartz can recommend the […]