Notes & guides
Plain-spoken writing on treatments, skin, and what to expect. Educational, and never a substitute for a consultation.
Botox vs. "wrinkle relaxers" — what the words actually mean
Botox is a brand, not a category. A plain-English guide to what wrinkle relaxers are, how they differ, and what to ask at a consultation.
Peptide therapy 101 — a starting point
Peptides are short chains of amino acids used in a growing category of wellness treatments. A plain-English primer and the questions worth asking.
PRP, explained without the jargon
PRP treatments use a concentrated preparation of your own blood. What that actually means, what a visit involves, and what to ask beforehand.
What is facial balancing?
Facial balancing looks at proportions across the whole face instead of treating one feature at a time. Here's what the approach means and who it's for.
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