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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Laser resurfacing is a safe, precise way to improve years of accumulated skin damage, and these treatments span the spectrum from light and superficial to deep and intense. The MicroLaserPeel falls right in the middle, offering significant improvement with just three to four days of recovery time. Taking less than 30 minutes, the MicroLaserPeel uses […]
The key to a healthy, youthful complexion is keeping fresh cells on the skin’s surface, but a layer of damaged, dead cells can obscure the pristine skin that lies beneath. This accumulation of cells that are past their prime causes the skin to lose its radiance and makes fine lines, rough texture, and mild discoloration […]
Acne lesions often take months to years to fade away, leaving darkened patches and scar tissue. These areas can be difficult to improve with topical creams alone. If acne has left skin discoloration or scars behind, laser treatments such as Sciton’s ProFractional Peel can go far to improve skin tone and texture and reduce pigmentation. […]
New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Mark H. Schwartz has extensive experience using a wide array of facial injectables to improve the visible signs of aging and enhance facial contours. He is among the first New York plastic surgeons to offer Juvéderm Volbella XC. FDA-approved specifically to increase lip fullness and improve the appearance of […]
Acne is a chronic skin condition that requires long-term solutions. There are many over-the-counter and prescription-based acne treatments—but they don’t work unless they are used consistently, even when pimples clear up. One of the biggest challenges of treating acne is sticking to a regimen and not abandoning your topical therapies if you don’t see results […]
Over the years, cumulative sun exposure and environmental abuse from smoking and pollution will accelerate the natural aging process, causing the skin to lose its youthful glow. Today there is no reason to live with dull, lackluster skin with the numerous safe and effective treatment options available. New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Mark H. […]
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