What is This Thing Called Slugging?

Slugging is a K-beauty (Korean beauty) nighttime skin care routine that many credit to softer and more supple skin. I am here to go over the process and talk about my experiences.

Eyebrow Microblading: What You Need to Know

Looking to get those perfect eyebrows but sick of having to always pencil them in? Microblading might be just what you are looking for. Not really a plastic surgery procedure but definitely a cosmetics procedure, and because I am all about minimally invasive procedures this one is particularly interesting to me. What is Microblading? Eyebrow…

Cryolipolysis… Freeze That Fat Away

I get asked often about alternative treatments to liposuction for local fat reduction. This was very challenging to look into because I do not have personal experience with using it, but because it is a relatively new technology with few studies done. I will do my best wade through the info to give you an…

Advice for the New Residents

Congratulations! You worked hard, you put in the hours, and now you are here, ready for your first day. Your head is full of knowledge and, oddly, you feel so unprepared for what comes next. That is okay; trust that everyone is feeling that same way. Residency is not a multiple choice test and these…

Treat Yourself Tuesday: Bath Bombs

Treat Yourself Tuesday: Bath Bombs We are talking about bath bombs today for our Treat Yourself Tuesday, The Day I picked to put aside some time for myself! They are one of my favorite things, and there is no better way in my mind to treat yourself than with a hot, decadent bath. It is…

Laser Hair Removal. Pew. Pew.

I think it’s a bit of a taboo subject but everywhere hair care is an important topic to discuss. Laser hair removal has been around for a long time yet, strangely, both men and women seeking hair removal under utilize laser hair removal. Just as an aside, you should always do what is best for…

Filler: More Than Just For Duck Lips

Filler… Is one of the lesser known non-surgical cosmetic procedures when compared to other better known agents such as Botox. Remember from a previous post that Botox is a brand name neuromodulator that paralyzes muscles. For a refresher see [post title]. As always let’s start at the beginning… What is facial filler? As the name…

On Daily Skin Toning

After incorporating a moisturizer and cleaning regimen, the next step in building a daily skin routine is the use of a toner. This is often missing in a skin care routine but it can really make noticeable changes to the skin. I like to think of it as the last little clean before putting on…

Treat Yourself! You Are Worth It!

We all live stressful lives. Stress can come from many places: relationships, work, or even, daily living. While stress is expected, it is important to find ways to offload that stress and find ways to cope so that we can be our shiny, happy selves. In my opinion there is no better way to reduce…