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Have a Tattoo You Don’t Like? Here’s What You Should Know About Getting It Removed

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January 15, 2021 by Danielle Jackson I’ve always said that tattoos being permanent is kind of like a blessing and a curse — the blessing being that a design that means a lot to you gets to stay on your body forever; the curse being that, for some people, “forever” can feel like a big commitment, and there’s always the risk you’ll regret getting it. Whether it’s an ex’s name, a basic butterfly, or a design that just brings up a bad memory, there are tons of people out with ink they’ve grown tired of, but the good news is that there is another option. Thanks to modern technology, it’s possible to have tattoos removed via laser. If that’s something you’re thinking about either now …

How Often Should You Get a Facial for Real Results?

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January 8, 2021 by Jessica Harrington In most circumstances, how often you get a beauty treatment is a matter of preference, but when it comes to facials, there are real skin-care benefits to going with some regularity. Celebrities and beauty influencers have long boasted about the magic of frequent facials — and who doesn’t want clear, glowing, youthful-looking skin? — but facial treatments can cost a pretty penny. This begs the question: how often do you really need to get a facial in order to see noticeable results? If you’re someone who has the means and uses trips to the spa as a way to unwind and destress, then there’s no harm in treating yourself as often as once a week — given that it’s …

Is Botox® safe to put in your body? 3 Facts that say yes

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By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Though I feel most people have gotten to the point where they know Botox® isn’t going to injure or harm them, patients do still ask about the long-term risks of doing Botox on a regular basis. Is it going to be safe for me to start this? Am I going to be able to continue doing it? Are there any long-term risks of putting this into my body on a regular basis?  These are the types of questions I typically get from patients looking to start Botox and keep up with it. I understand their hesitation, and it’s definitely something to think about before you start regularly injecting a foreign substance into your body. But we do know …

Dr. Corey Hartman’s journey of opening Skin Wellness and an update on our new location!

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By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology I tell the story all the time of how I came to open my own practice. Patients seem to be curious of how I got to where I am and what motivated me to become a dermatologist. That’s why I’m going to share my story with you today.  It seems over the years, there’s really never been a dull moment. It’s been a journey full of growth, both within my own professional career and in my practice, and I’ve genuinely loved every minute of it.  Truth be told, ever since I was about thirteen years old, I dreamed of becoming a physician.  What made me aspire to be a physician was the fact that Louisiana’s best dermatologist lived …

How to get rid of chest wrinkles – depending on your budget

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By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology While the main focus of the majority of my patients is their face, eventually, they’re going to start noticing wrinkles on the chest. As we get older, the skin on our chest is going to show our age just like another part of the body, if not more so.  Then once they start to notice their chest, the main reason it bothers patients is the color and the fact that it starts to get kind of saggy. This is why getting rid of chest wrinkles really involves improving both the texture as well as the color that starts to change along with it.  Here are the best ways to get rid of chest wrinkles depending on how much …

Are you being influenced? Here’s why you should NOT use the same skincare routine as your favorite influencer.

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By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology We all have our favorite influencers on Instagram. Whether they seem to live a lavishly fun lifestyle or be “in the know” on certain products or brands, we like to keep up with them and what they’re into. You like their fashion sense – so you shop the same brands. You like their hair styles – so maybe you try them out on your own hair. One thing you should not do? Automatically use the same skincare products. Listen, just because it works for one person doesn’t mean it’s going to work for you. Ever been let down after a visit to Ulta, Sephora, or CVS for that matter? It’s kind of the same thing here – all …

Natural looking lip enhancement: A closer look at Restylane Kysse

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By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology It’s so funny to me. Volumizing and filling the lips has been the “new thing” even with the masks ordinances. But maybe because of the masks, it’s a good time to get it done? I don’t know.  Either way, I’m excited to say that we now have a new product available called Restylane Kysse that does a really great job at enhancing the contour and defining the border of the lips. Sure, we’ve had lip fillers available such as Vollure from Allergan, but now we have something from Galderma (the makers of Restylane) that can also get a good result.  There are a few others out there, but trust me, not all lip fillers are created equal.   There …

Profound® Body: The ultimate cellulite reduction and skin tightening treatment

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By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology As some of you may know, we’ve been using Profound® for a while now to tighten, volumize and create elasticity in the jowl area, and it really has been the perfect solution for anyone looking to tighten and lift the lower face and neck area. Well, guess what.  We’re now able to use this technology on other parts of the body, and I can promise you, you’re not the only one eager to learn more. The details on Profound Body and the areas you’re going to want to treat Profound Body combines radiofrequency with microneedling, just like the Profound we use to tighten the skin on the chin and neck. This breakthrough treatment is able to tighten the skin and …