Brushing your teeth is something you do every day. Because you stand at the sink every morning and night, it is possible that you may miss some important clues to your oral health. Should you look into the sink after brushing and notice a little red or pink mixed in with your toothpaste, there is… Read More »
Dermaplaning – a method for manually exfoliating skin to remove dead cells by gently running a fine blade over the skin’s surface – is getting a lot of buzz these days. The practice, which has been a long time-staple of New York’s runway models and beauty elite has a growing fan base, thanks to its ability… Read More »
Men are the latest to get in on the wave of cosmetic dermatology procedures that are keeping their wives and girlfriends looking younger for longer. And advances in treatment options that create more nuanced results are allowing dermatologists to tailor procedures and general skincare to suit men’s needs like never before. In fact, it’s men’s… Read More »
Summer is the time to lighten up, and that includes casting off some bad food habits that keep you from looking your best. The first step is to “detox your pantry,” by getting rid of the most common bad-ingredient culprits lurking on your kitchen shelves. Follow this video guide from NDDA’s health consultant, Candace Stone,… Read More »
Regardless of how promising collagen and elastin-boosting products seem when they’re calling to you from the department store shelves, there’s no magic cream or lotion out there capable of “lifting” or “firming” skin. And while most of us have given in at least once to those pricy promises issued by cosmetics companies, we’re also starting… Read More »
Getting a new procedure or trying something for the first time can be harrowing. Here, an NDDA patient talks about what to expect from a liquid facelift . . . “I’ve tried other facial treatments that I saw had worked for others but I wasn’t so fortunate and was giving up hope on anything working… Read More »
Hair loss is one of the most emotionally-charged appearance issues anyone can experience. But while male hair loss is generally understood, and even expected, female hair loss rarely has just one straightforward cause. And considering how common it is – it will affect up to 60 percent of women at some point – it’s worth… Read More »
A life of exercise and eating right doesn’t necessarily mean you’re living without chin fat. In fact, many people who have the dreaded “double chin” are victims of something called submental fullness, which is the result of a hereditary condition rather than one too many trips through the McDonalds drive through. The condition appears as fat… Read More »
Good skincare takes a holistic approach. And when it comes to spa services, it’s tempting to try the newest treatment, or duck in for a quick facial while you’re out shopping. Don’t let the latest Groupon special be your guide for the kinds of spa treatments you seek, or how often you get them done.… Read More »
It’s only October, but now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting ready for the holidays! Below, NDDA’s three-stage guide to getting the glow. Pick the date of your most important party (or winter vacation) and work backwards using the suggested treatment time frames. Think of this as your personal training plan for… Read More »