Funny, when many of us think of “chemical peels,” we often think of the botched peel that Samantha received on the popular show Sex and the City in the early 2000s. However, things have changed since then and today you can, truthfully, get a peel on your lunch break and go back to work afterwards. Many physicians and dermatologists today tend to avoid the deeper peels to minimize the down time the patients will have to undergo. However, the deeper peels also achieve the best results. The alternative to deep peels are superficial peels that will leave your skin looking better […]

While the most long lasting option for reducing the appearance of aging in the face is the facelift, there are nonsurgical things you can do. The two biggest genres are Botox and fillers. Botox is that something people start to do at an earlier age and is really good for wrinkles. So if you had a deep wrinkle between the eyebrows or crow’s feet around the eye, it’s a way to help minimize those wrinkles. Botox is something that wears off unfortunately, but it’s very effective to soften the wrinkles in those areas. It’s not preventative medicine so doing it at age […]

A few months ago we challenged you to take an extra step to keep your skin healthy and glowing AND protect yourself against skin cancer. Are you still participating? Skin cancer should be a serious concern for anyone who spends much time out in the sun (and this includes time spent during your morning or evening commute!) However, skin cancer is preventable! It just requires some diligence and SPF! For this reason, we challenge you to wear sunscreen every day for the next 365 days. “Every day?” you may be thinking. Yes, every day. The majority of damage done to our skin doesn’t happen during […]

Think that you’ll be okay as long as you wear sunscreen just on the days when you’re going to get “significant” sun exposure? Think again, studies show that people who wear sunscreen daily show 24% less skin aging compared to participants who used sunscreen only part of the time. However, if you need an even more compelling reason to wear sunscreen, look at the complexion of truck driver Bill McElligott, who has unilateral dermatoheliosis, according to The New England Journal of Medicine. UVA rays transmitted through the window of his truck damaged the left side of his face during the 28 year he […]

Your skin is a tell-tale indicator of what’s going on in your life. If you’re stressed, eating poorly, or getting insufficient rest, your skin is going to pay the price. Check out these five skin care tips that will not only make you look good but will also make you feel great as well! Get more sleep. When people think of the many side effects of poor sleep, skin damage isn’t often at the top of the list. However, a lack of sleep can have a huge impact on your complexion. Most people have experienced sallow skin or puffy eyes after a […]

We all want beautiful, younger-looking skin, and there is no shortage of products and tips that guarantee they will get you there. But which ones do you listen to? Which ones are going to be the most beneficial for you? Check out these 5 skin care secrets from dermatologists! Eye Care No matter how tempting it may be, try to never rub your eyes. The skin around the eyes is the thinnest and frequent rubbing can exacerbate wrinkles and bags under the eyes. You even need to be careful when applying eye cream. Pat it on gently with your ring finger, since it’s the […]

It’s hard to believe that it’s that time of year again! But the summer is rapidly coming to a close and kids are starting to think about returning to school. We have some great back to school specials now available while supplies last. Enjoy 50% off these great Colorescience products! […]

You should actually start using anti-aging cream at a very young age…and that cream should come in the form of sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays. While we often think that aging is the cause of wrinkles and a loss of volume in the face, the truth is that the sun plays the biggest role. The best approach is to start protecting your skin against the elements immediately, before wrinkles start to appear. You’re never too young to start. You don’t have to spend enormous amounts of money to have beautiful skin. You need to cleanse your skin morning and […]

Teenage girls everywhere (and admittedly adults to), LOVE the Kardashian clan. The latest craze to hit Instagram, however, is all about Kylie Jenner’s lips. Young girls everywhere are going to extremes to try to emulate Kylie’s pouty look, even unsafe extremes. Very young girls, even significantly younger than Kylie who is only 17, are participating in the #KylieJennerChallenge. They are battering their mouths to look more like Kylie and emulate her famous pout. Many of the participants are using shot glasses and sucking the air out of the glass, creating a vacuum, intentionally bruising their mouths to give the lips a […]

The Mack Center is excited to announce Dr. William P. Mack has been named to the Allergan Medical Aesthetics Advisory Board. Dr. Mack was among an elite group of medical “thought leaders” brought together by Allergan for the company’s conference on research and development of new products as well as advertising. The doctors’ specialties range from oculoplastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, general plastic surgeons and dermatologists. All of the doctors invited perform a high volume of Botox injections and facial fillers. Dr. Mack specializes in upper eyelid blepharoplasty, lower eyelid blepharoplasty, brow lifts, facelifts, earlobe repair, BOTOX and other facial fillers, and pearl […]