You pop out of bed after a restful night’s sleep, pad into the bathroom to brush your teeth and the take your first look in the mirror. There they are. In spite of your restful night’s sleep you still have dark pigmentation and hollowness under the eyes. Unless you are a smoker or are under extreme stress, chances are that the dark circles under your eyes are genetic or are a result of facial aging. So what do you do? Well, fortunately, there are far more options than there used to be, and many less invasive options. If you are experiencing dark eye […]

Facial fillers, also known as dermal fillers or injectables, are a common treatment for dealing with wrinkles and facial volume loss. Fillers are often referred to as liquid facelifts, since they provide results similar to a surgical facelift. They are only a temporary solution to reducing the appearance of wrinkles, but they are also much lower in cost and don’t require any recovery time. Facial fillers add volume and decrease wrinkles in the following areas: Around the eyes Between the eyebrows Forehead Nasolabial folds (“smile lines”) Around the mouth and lips Lips (for augmentation) Mid Cheek areas Facial Fillers versus Facelifts The first thing you should know is that even […]

The eyes are the window to the soul. They communicate our thoughts and feelings. However, as we go through life, we expose them to too much sun, especially heading to and from work day after day. Over time, the natural effects of gravity change the skin around our eyes, making it wrinkle and sag. These changes make us look older and more tired. If you feel like the brightness of your eyes has been dimmed by sagging eyelids, you may be a good candidate for blepharoplasty. It can be performed on the upper or lower eyelid and is the process of removing […]

There are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation regarding Botox treatments.  However, the good news is that the information is still out there…you just have to know where to look for it! Check out this list of 5 things you should know BEFORE Botox. Everyone does Botox. Be careful who you trust. There are literally billboard signs for Botox injections as you drive down the street these days. It’s a household name. Everyone is doing injections these days…but not everybody is good. Achieving amazing results with Botox isn’t just because it’s a great product, but because the person doing the injections is […]

There’s a lot of misinformation floating around on the internet with regards to your skin care. Here are five skin care tips that you’re better off without. Ditch these common myths to get smoother, healthier-looking skin. Your skin should feel tight after you wash it. If your skin feels tight after you finish washing it your cleanser is too harsh. Daily washing removes bacteria, oil and dead cells. However, if you aren’t using the right cleanser or if you’re over-washing your face, you can actually trigger outbreaks and increase the appearance of fine lines. If you’re in the market for a new cleanser […]

We all know that it’s important to wear sunscreen every day, particularly on your Face. However, no matter how diligent you are about applying sunscreen regularly, there are bound to be some important areas that you miss…spots that you might not even consider applying sunscreen. Check out this list of the eight surprising spots that need sunscreen. Scalp. If you are a female who parts your hair, chances are you have burned your scalp before. Not a fun experience. With sensitive skin that is very exposed to the sun, it’s important to remember to apply sunscreen there, especially if you plan to […]

Botox has become a household name in America, especially now that it has been established as a treatment for non-cosmetic problems, such as migraines or excessive sweating. With millions of Botox procedures performed every year and the increasing number of applications, there is no question that it’s secured its place in every aesthetic physician’s office. However, several years ago Botox met its match for anti-wrinkle competitors with Dysport. Both Botox and Dysport have been used in the United States for years and have high safety profiles. Both can be used on the face as well as other parts of the body and both […]

Sculptra injections are great for patients looking to turn back the hands of time and create improved contour and fullness in your face. With the help of this injectable, the face becomes much fuller and more youthful because much of the volume has been replenished…all with minimal recovery. So what makes it different than dermal fillers? Injectables like Botox and fillers have become popular alternatives for facelifts and other more invasive procedures. These innovative injectables replace loss collagen to provide you with more youthful, natural-looking skin. Botox, specifically, works by relaxing the contracted facial muscles that cause wrinkles; whereas dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid […]

You’ve heard it for years: apply your sunscreen 30 minutes before exposure to the sun and then reapply every two hours. But how often do you reapply? Maybe you’re diligent during a long day at the beach, but what if you’re just out and about running errands or attending a sports event? What about a trip to Orlando to the parks? Are you consistently re-applying? Many after-shave lotions and moisturizers have an SPF of 15 or greater, which is sufficient for most workdays where you have only minutes of exposure here and there. However, if you work outdoors or are near a […]

This month we launched the Mack Center Challenge, our challenge to you to wear sunscreen every day for the next 365 days. Whether you want to take the challenge to avoid prematurely aging your skin, because you want to set a good example for your kids, or because you want to live a long, healthy, cancer-free life, wearing sunscreen daily is one of the best decisions you can make to protect your health. Need more convincing? Check out these 6 reasons you should wear sunscreen every day. To maintain younger looking skin. Have you ever noticed the number of Florida residents who […]