What Is Collagen Induction Therapy? A Dermatology-Guided Guide to Microneedling
Skin changes over time. Fine lines become more noticeable, acne scars can remain long after breakouts have cleared, and years of sun exposure may leave the complexion looking uneven. While skincare products can help support skin health, some concerns develop deeper within the skin and may benefit from a treatment that works below the surface. […]
VI Peel vs. Other Chemical Peels: Which Treatment Is Right for Your Skin?
Choosing a chemical peel can feel confusing when several treatments promise smoother texture, clearer skin, and a more even complexion. The VI Peel is one option available at Covet MedSpa, but traditional peels containing salicylic acid, mandelic acid, pyruvic acid, or Jessner’s solution may also be appropriate, depending on your skin concerns. The difference isn’t […]
Which Chemical Peel Is Right for Your Skin? A Guide to Choosing the Best Treatment
Chemical peels can address several common skin concerns, including acne, uneven pigmentation, rough texture, and visible signs of sun damage. However, choosing the right peel involves more than selecting a treatment based on a single concern. The formulation, treatment depth, skin sensitivity, medical history, and recovery expectations all influence which option may be appropriate. At […]
Dry vs. Oily Skin
When it comes to our skin, we all want the luminous visage that makes us look good, indicates we’re healthy, and boosts our self-image. But achieving that ideal appearance can be a challenge, in part because skin is complicated and varies considerably from one person to the next. Most of us fall into either a […]
The Fictions and Facts of Skincare
Skincare Myths and Facts Whether staring at the mirror in the morning or spiffing up for an evening on the town, everyone wants to face the world with a fresh, healthy glow. But how do we achieve that? Sorting through the plethora of advice and opinion coming at us from every angle is a challenge, […]
Here’s How to Change The Appearence of Your Pores.
Pores get a bad rap. Staring at our reflections in the mirror, we worry that our pores are too big, too prominent, and too distracting. We think about how we can make them smaller and less obvious. We wonder why we have them at all. Here’s how to change the appearence of your pores. The fact […]
CoolSculpting© Treatment Part 1
What You Need to Know about Cryolipolysis – aka CoolSculpting® – to Decide If It’s Right for You Likely you’ve heard about CoolSculpting treatment. Information is everywhere – promoted with TV ads and infomercials; discussed in magazines, newspapers, and brochures; described online through websites, YouTube demos, influencer postings, and self-evaluation quizzes. CoolSculpting© is actually a […]
Reducing Your Risk of Skin Cancer
With Dr. Emily Levin, Board Certified Dermatologist, & Florine Mark Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States with a one in five chance of being diagnosed with it during your lifetime? When diagnosed early, basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas tend to be low-risk and […]
Dealing with Acne-Prone Skin
Think KISS When Dealing with Acne-Prone Skin Acne is the most common skin condition in the country, affecting 50 million Americans each year. Although acne generally begins in puberty – at some point between the ages of 12 and 24 approximately 85% of us experience at least minor outbreaks – it can occur at any […]
Facts on Diet & Acne
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