Iris is getting her eye color changed today. She is 40, an engineer, and anxious, almost shaking. In a featherlight voice that just barely rises above the chatter from a full waiting room nearby, she explains her love of the cosmetic arts, which is apparent from the moment she is beheld—her body is an hourglass … Read more
Vampire facials have earned a reputation for producing impressive results. According to Kim Nichols, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of NicholsMD, the best way to achieve optimal results is “a series of at least six PRP injection treatments, spaced about four weeks apart.” However, patients can still expect to see improvements after just one session, … Read more
If you live by your to-do lists the way I do, you might see wedding planning as your Super Bowl. You booked a venue (check), picked out flowers (check), and sent out invitations (touchdown!). Your calendar might be so full that your wedding beauty details—like your hair, makeup, skin care, and nail look—are the last … Read more
The brand and the dermatologists we spoke with recommend using the device for 15 minutes nightly; doing that, the brand claims that you’ll start to see results in 12 weeks. Every night, I would turn on the TV and glide the wand over one half of my face and then the other while catching up … Read more
Dr. Marchbein also points to the rise of medspas as a possible reason for an uptick in Botox resistance. She explains that patients may be receiving “cookie-cutter” dosing—as in, a set number of units that does not account for the individual’s unique muscle movement or facial anatomy. She explains that in her experience, medspas tend … Read more
I can’t count the number of facials I’ve had while living in New York City for 11-plus years. But I can count the number of great facials I’ve gotten since moving here, and one of those is the Triple Crown Facial at Joanna Vargas. The spa, located across from Bryant Park, is eponymously named after … Read more
While that may prove useful for some, others are a bit skeptical of using a delayed payment option. “I think it can turn dicey very quickly,” says Natalie, who asked that we identify her by her first name only. “It’s very two-fold because it gives everyone the option to ‘afford’ it, but will it encourage … Read more
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