The scoop on Collagen Supplements by Kate Dee, MD Collagen supplements: do they work? Collagen supplements have become very popular. Many are marketed to help give you “glowing skin.” They also claim to help your bones, joints, muscles and heart. I am asked frequently whether taking collagen supplements will help with anti-aging. The answer is, […]
What is Sculptra?
By Kate Dee, MD If you are interested in restoring a youthful appearance without surgery, the natural results of Sculptra may be the perfect solution for you. What is Sculptra Aesthetic? Sculptra is not a filler. Why start with what Sculptra is not? Many people think Sculptra is a filler, but it is more like […]
One and Done?
By Kate Dee, MD One and Done? Will I see results after just 1 treatment? I get this question every day. “Will I see results after just one treatment?” Very few treatments in aesthetics have immediate results and almost none offer a “One and Done” answer. (OK maybe fillers. But those are temporary, and […]
Building Collagen and Elastin: How to Keep Your Skin Tight and Springy
by Kate Dee, MD Here’s the most important thing I have to share with you: keep your fibroblasts awake! OK, what do I mean? By the time you turn 30, the cells in your skin that make collagen and elastin go dormant. Collagen and Elastin are what keep your skin thick and springy– and resistant […]
