The Aging Face – Part II

The Aging Face – Part 2 – Deflation A simple way to look at the aging process is to consider aging as occurring on 3 levels Descent – Sagging of the facial tissues. Deflation – Loss of facial volume Deterioration – Changes in the texture and color of...

The Aging Face – Part I

The Aging Face – Part 1 – Descent Facial aging is a complex biological process that arises from two basic processes: intrinsic aging (internal processes that result in a decrease in collagen, loss of volume, reduced skin elasticity, gradual bone...

Dr. Anne Introduces Bellafill

Q: What is Bellafill? A: Bellafill is an injectable filler for the correction of certain types of acne scars. It contains tiny round, non-resorbable and smooth particles (PMMA microspheres) and 80% purified bovine collagen gel. Q: How Does Bellafill® Work? A: The...

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Q: Why is skin cancer given a month long awareness campaign? A: Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. About 3.5 million...

Shed Winter’s Dull Skin

Cold, dry air wreaks havoc on our skin during the winter months. Skin feels dry, flaky, and itchy and just doesn’t look very fresh and youthful by the time spring rolls around. Even people with oily skin can feel dry. Spring is here and it’s time to shed...

Number One Secret to Looking Great!

Number One Secret to Looking Great Dr. Anne is often asked: “What should I do to . . . “ . . . look better, . . . look younger . . . fix (my acne, Rosacea, dry skin, crepey skin). As a member of the faculty board for Zein Obagi’s new skin care lines ZO Skin Health and...