Many wrinkles occur when we use muscles to form facial expressions, these are called dynamic wrinkles. When we are young our skin springs back to its initial position, however with time and with re...
The process generally starts in the late twenties –early thirties in women, and about a decade later for men. This loss of facial scaffolding is the primary reason for deepening folds around the mo...
Options to remove unwanted face and body hair range from simple things that can be done at home, to more long term solutions. LaFrance Medical offers the latest and most effective laser hair remova...
Advances in laser therapy now offer safe and effective laser techniques to successfully remove unwanted tattoos. Every tattoo is unique and requires removal techniques tailored to each individual c...
Sun damage is manifested by wrinkles, brown spots (solar lentigos), freckles, uneven pigmentation, stretched out leathery skin (elastosis), broken blood vessels (telangiectasia), precancerous (acti...
As we age, a slowing metabolism in the dermis creates less collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the skin. This process transforms the skin by reducing strength, elasticity and hydration, result...
The skin is a dynamic organ capable of regenerating itself after injuries. However, some injuries cause the skin to heal with scarring. Scarring injuries can cause depressions in the skin surface s...
Physiological symptoms of rosacea are; redness, flushing, bumps and small visible blood vessels on the face. Other symptoms may include watery or irritated eyes, as well as change in the size or sh...
This brown, tan or blue-gray discoloration is most commonly seen in women and is often present on the upper lip, forehead, and cheeks. It is thought that hormones and sun exposure both play a sign...