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“I Finally Feel Relief”: 11 Healthcare Workers on the Emotional Journey to Vaccination

They helped us. Now let’s help them. written by Holly Rhue updated Feb 10, 2021 I’ll never forget our last day in the office. My boss told us all to bring home everything we’d need, and before we all packed into the elevator to leave the building together—the last normal thing I did in March—she said, “Between me and you guys, I think we might be home for an entire month.” We all gasped in the moment—a month seemed like an eternity. It almost seems funny now, in a twisted kind of way. A month. Now, after nearly a year of wearing masks, scrubbing my groceries, pre-ordering Clorox wipes, rationing my toilet paper, biting my nails, reminding myself to stop biting my nails because I …

How Long Do Cheek Fillers Last? Expert Insights

Cheek Fillers. How long do they really last?

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Cheek fillers are becoming more and more popular, and really, it’s no surprise. Aside from wrinkles, the loss of volume is one of the first things we start to notice as we mature. Now that we have some really great options for making up for this volume loss, it’s no wonder patients are jumping at the chance to enhance their cheeks.  All about cheek fillers and how long they really last Before we get into how long cheek fillers last, you should know that there are different types of fillers that we can use in the cheek. The vast majority of the fillers that we use in that area are hyaluronic acid fillers, and the ones that have …

4 Doctors Reveal the Pros and Cons to Microneedling Treatments

By Olivia Wohlner, Editorial Assistant · Jan 22, 2021 Going deeper than surface level. While the thought of dozens of tiny needles aimed directly at our faces sounds like a scare, microneedling may be worth it for the radiant skin it delivers. As with any trending procedure, it has its pros and cons—here’s what four top doctors want you to know before scheduling an appointment. Pros: It Opens Up the Skin Barrier Microneedling creates little puncture sites in the skin, which allow for deeper product penetration,” says Highland Park, IL plastic surgeon Steven P. Bloch, MD, who recommends combining the treatment with TCA peels that include hydrogen peroxide, exosomes—the healing, skin-calming growth factors derived from stem cells—or vitamins to stimulate collagen and elastin production. “Applying …

What Is Sea Buckthorn Oil — and Should You Add It to Your Skin-Care Routine?

By Melanie Rud January 21, 2021 I know, I know — you might be sick of hearing about skin-care oils. After all, there are approximately 10 billion of them (maybe I’m exaggerating, but you get the picture). That said, of all of the many oils you may have seen or heard of, there’s one that flies somewhat under the radar, yet deserves some time in the spotlight. I’m talking about sea buckthorn oil, an oil that’s truly unique among its counterparts, thanks to a laundry list of skin benefits. Sea buckthorn oil is extracted from the berries, leaves, and seeds of the sea buckthorn plant, a small shrub that grows in the Himalayan region, explains board-certified dermatologist Corey L. Hartman, M.D., founder of Skin Wellness …