The Peer Group's Blog (20)

The hands will give it away. If you think that someone looks very young for their age, take a look at their hands. The hands are the second most important cosmetic feature after the face, yet hands are often overlooked

when considering cosmetic procedures.

Due to volume loss, aging hands are bony and show veins and tendons which younger hands do not. Another…

Looking for a better solution for removal of unwanted hair? Well, ditch your usual routine of shaving, waxing or depilatory creams and get laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is the permanent reduction of unwanted body or facial hair using laser light treatments that eliminate the hair follicles permanently.

The Cutera CoolGlide® laser light technology safely and effectively…

As the seasons begin to change, so should your skincare routine. The products that may have done wonders for your skin during the spring and summer may need to be changed to suit your skin care needs through the colder months.

During the winter, treat your skin as gently as possible with an effective skin care regimen appropriate for your…

Tired of unremarkable, barely there lashes? Latisse® is the first and only treatment for inadequate or insufficient eyelashes growing them longer, fuller and darker. The results are real and now you can get a $100 rebate when you purchase Latisse® and receive either Juvéderm® or Botox® by December 31, 2010. This offer is limited. Call today for your appointment - 973.822.3000 and visit us on the web…

Often times, people hear the phrase “chemical peel” and shudder. Chemicals should never be applied to the face right? Well, if it’s done correctly with doctor supervision, chemical peels can be extremely effective in fighting the signs of aging including fine lines, wrinkles, scarring and dark spots.…

Breast cancer is the number one cancer among women. The National Cancer Institute estimated that, in 2010, there were 207,090…

Have you ever seen someone with rosy cheeks? Although some people like a little flushed look, those suffering from rosacea often find this skin condition a hassle and unattractive. Rosacea is a chronic incurable, but treatable, skin condition that, according to The American Academy of Dermatology and The National Rosacea Society affects about 14 million Americans. Rosacea…

Are you noticing dark spots on your face or chest? These are sun/age spots also known as hyperpigmentation, which is the darkening of the skin caused by an increase of melanin. Regular sun exposure and an occasional sunburn contribute to hyperpigmentation as well as stress, hormones and environmental factors. It also causes premature aging.…

It’s no secret that free radicals can harm our bodies, both inside and out. Free radicals are harmful molecules that invade healthy cells causing premature aging. Everyday environmental factors like cigarette smoke, pollutants, sun exposure and chemical preservatives in our food are all factors that can cause free radical damage. Free radical damage promotes the…

Did you ever want to see your skin up close and personal? Sure you can use a magnified mirror, but to really see yourself, a VISIA Complexion Analysis is the way to go. A VISIA Complexion Analysis provides clinical measurement of the health of your complexion both on the surface and below the surface of the skin. Visia outlines the percentage of…