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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| George C. Yang, M.D. |  |
Help - I am young and want to look my age!
Hi Erika,
I see that you are writing from the Philippines. This may be why you are getting comments that you look older than your boyfriend (who is probably the same age as you.)
Asians in general look much younger than their age,... more
| Usha Rajagopal, MD |  |
Obagi Medical C Products - How to Apply
The toner, clear or blender belong to the Obaji nu-derum series, not to be used in conjunction with the Obagi Medical C-Clarifying Serum
The C-clarifying serum is used when you finished with the Obaji Nu-derum series. more
| David M. Verebelyi, MD |  |
Fraxel and Total FX - how long do results last?
The real answer is that we don't know. Treatments such as Total FX (combination of Active and Deep FX) and the Fraxel re:pair have only been studied for the last couple of years. Both of these systems use a fractionated CO2 laser... more
| Shahram Salemy, MD |  |
Will changing my diet make me look younger?
A balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, protein, and lots of water every day will only help you look better. In addition, making sure your calorie intake is appropriate so that you stay in an normal weight range will also help... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
How early should I start worrying about wrinkles?
There is no right time. When you see them, treatment can begin. It is not unusual to use Botox to minimize frowning even before the lines (the "11" between the eyebrows) develop.
The other answer to your question is that children... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
What's the best premature aging treatment?
While the ultimate correction may require multiple treatments, the most cost effective start would be Obagi skin care in combination with Retin A. This combination has been effective in reversing environmental effect of the sun. You... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
Is there one laser treatment that can treat multiple skin problems?
The short answer is no, there is no such thing as one laser that does everything.
Lasers make one color of light that is not adjustable. Some laser manufacturers have found a way to double or halve the frequency of the light so they can have 2... more
| Ryan Sellinger, DMD |  |
What are the latest anti-aging treatments?
One of the greatest, fastest and most conservative ways to take years off is by improving the smile... Treatments range from a simple tooth whitening procedure to a full smile makeover with veneers and bonding. Any combination of whitening,... more
| Jonathan Hoenig, MD |  |
How can I slow the aging process?
Use Sun Protection: It is estimated that up to 90% of facial aging is due to the damaging effects of ultra-violet radiation. Even if you don't plan to be in the sun, use a sunblock every day that blocks both UVA and UVB rays (also know as... more
| Scott M. Gerrish, MD |  |
Obagi Skin Care system: does it work?
Dr Scott Gerrish presents the , including both the and the . Before, during, and after photos are provided along with interviews and testimonials of users.
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Are microcurrent machines an effective anti-aging treatment?
Q: I'm hearing good things about microcurrent machines. After significant weight loss at 38 years old I'm looking for an effective treatment to help with the "face droop" I've experienced. Would microcurrent technology help with this?... more
What are the best ingredients to look for in anti-wrinkle eye cream?
Q: What anti-wrinkle eye cream ingredients should I look out for? What are the active ingredients in wrinkle cream? more