Author: Kristen Chang

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In Conversation with Dr. Petti

We sat down with Christine Petti, MD, FACS, a board-certified and award-winning plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon to answer some questions from patients about cosmetic treatments and various skin concerns. In our discussion, Dr. Petti covered topics such as...read more


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‘Tis the Season to be Careful About Burns

Sizzling turkey drippings. Chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Ouch! Holiday season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but sometimes people get so caught up in prepping holiday feasts or making merry that they can get...read more


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8 High-Tech Beauty Treatments to Gift Yourself for the Holidays

This is article four in a series to help you plan cosmetic treatments and procedures around the winter holidays. In the October article, we explored some popular face treatments requiring no downtime, and also breast lift and augmentation surgeries. 

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5 Ways to Look Your Holiday Best — from Face to Cleavage 

This is the third article in a series to help you plan cosmetic treatments and procedures for beautiful results in time for the winter holidays. In November, we’ll cover glycolic peels, Clear+Brilliant laser and other ways to freshen up...read more


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New Study Highlights Acne’s Impact on Women’s Quality of Life

Feeling anxious about returning to the classroom or the office this fall? That’s perfectly natural. But it’s a good idea to check in with yourself and assess what really may be going on. Is it possible that acne is...read more


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Should You Take Nutritional Supplements for Your Skin and Hair?

There are many reasons why vitamins and minerals are important in your diet, and many of them involve your skin. Today, your body will create millions of new skin cells. Tomorrow, it will create millions more. Each cell is...read more