Another important part of skin health and maintaining a skin glow is a nightly skin cream. This is a good time to put on something a little thicker than during the day when you can look a little greasy or shiny. Also if you are using Tretinoin a good night cream can help with some…
Sunscreen: The Science
So what is this SPF and what does it mean as far as sun care? Well it stands for “Sun Protection Factor”. Remember factors? It is multiplicative, so if you are very pale like me and basically burn in 10 min in the sun, then with an SPF for 45 I would burn in 450…
Ocean Potion Sunscreen Lotion
My favorite chemical-based sunscreen by far is Ocean Potion. I have been using their products for the past 10-ish years and I have loved it, even when they changed their formula. But they have since changed it again back to closer to what it used to be like back in the day. The sunscreen works: when used properly…
Sunscreen: It Is Not Just a Summer Thing
Sunscreen is the number one most important part of a skin care regimen. At the cellular level sun light in the form of UV or ultraviolet radiation decreases the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins in skin, which makes it look smooth and plump, and at the same time also increases production of the…
Tretinoin… It is Basically Magic
Tretinoin what is it? Well, here are the deets… It is a prescription topical cream that is a derivative of Vitamin A similar to Retin-A but much more potent. Tretinoin is not to be confused with isotretinoin (trade name Accutane) which is an oral medication used for severe acne. But what can it do for…
Elta-MD: My Favorite Sunscreen
Elta-MD this is my favorite sunscreen for my face. It is a barrier type sunscreen which works by reflecting UV rays (you can read more about the different kinds of sunscreen here). Elta-MD is oil free, goes on smooth, and dries quickly. It has a bit of a white sheen when first applied but dries…
So You Want To Become a Plastic Surgery Resident?
So You Want To Become a Plastic Surgery Resident? Let’s start with the basics. What you will need: Get into medical school. This is a whole other topic entirely. A love of plastic surgery, because why else would you do this to yourself Academic success, especially in Step 1 Research, really any will do A…