The Skinny

5 Facts and Myths on Cellulite

Cellulite is a term that is commonly thrown out in the cosmetic industry, but what actually is cellulite? Cellulite is the cobblestone and pavement look that occurs on your skin. It is due to excess fat, toxins, and genetic factors. However, there are many myths out there on cellulite and why we have it. This guide will take you through all that you need to know about the truths and myths of cellulite.

Myth 1 – Only overweight or obese people have cellulite

Fact: This is not true; cellulite affects everyone. Cellulite may be fat, but it is not excess fat. Cellulite …Read More

Venus Legacy Explained

Venus Legacy is the ideal nonsurgical procedure to reshape, contour and tighten your body. This treatment is great for those that are looking to tighten their skin and rejuvenate the collagen in their bodies. Venus Legacy is great for a slim, toned look to your stomach and to regain the face and skin of your youth. Throughout this guide, we will explore all the great things our Venus Legacy treatment can do for you.

Where does Venus Legacy fit into SkinMD?

As we age, we lose the ever-important collagen from our bodies. This loss leads to unsightly wrinkles and sagging skin, …Read More

The Difference between Botox and Fillers

When it comes to injections, there are two main types, Botox and fillers. But what are the differences? They both sound the same and serve the same primary purpose. This is a common question to have when you are thinking about getting injectables. We are here to explain the difference between these two popular injectables and help you determine which is best for you.

Botox:

Botox or botulinum toxin is a natural protein that is primarily used to relax facial muscles. It also has use cases for stroke victims and many other medical conditions. Botox is the leading and most commonly used …Read More

What is Emsculpt?

EMSCULPT is an entirely non-invasive procedure that utilizes HIFEM, high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology, which causes specific muscle reactions called supramaximal contractions. The muscles respond with a profound remodeling of their inner structure, i.e., the growth of myofibrils (muscle hypertrophy) and the creation of new protein strands and muscle fibers (muscle hyperplasia). The process results in increased muscle density and volume. EMSCULPT simultaneously builds muscle and burns fat and is a revolutionary solution for a non-invasive butt lift.

A new system…

EMSCULPT uses the HIFEM magnet, which helps translate the magnetic fields produced into currents. If a current isn’t created, then the possibility …Read More

Are Photofacials or Laser Skin Resurfacing The Best Choice For You?

Being comfortable in your own skin means being able to show the world the real you. But what happens when acne scars from your teenage years, too much time in the sun, or just routine signs of aging make you more self-conscious than you would like to be? There are many different treatments today that can deliver a boost to your ego and appearance. Never before have we had ways to perfect what nature or habit has delivered us. In fact, it’s difficult to know which ones are right for you. Today, we have broken down the most popular laser …Read More

Beauty Treatments to do Before Your Wedding

It’s true that nothing can make a woman look more beautiful than the glow of love on her wedding day. But the vision in white you always pictured as a little girl may still need a bit of real-time airbrushing. Wedding prep treatments have advanced from the days of whitening strips and mud masks. We know you have enough to arrange before you take on your new title, so we’ve made you a little go-to guide for all the most popular beauty treatments to do before your wedding. We can’t help you with where to seat your feuding relatives, but …Read More

Brazilian Butt Lifts vs. The Emsculpt Alternative

Maybe it all began with Marilyn and her unforgettable curves. Though, perhaps it was J-Lo and the media’s obsession with her backside. Whatever it was, pop culture has dictated, and the public has responded. A curvy, perky butt seems to have become synonymous with feminine beauty in recent years. Eager women of all ages are buying in. And, they’re trying anything in their quest to get the shape they crave, but at what cost? Let’s find out what Emsculpt is and how it is a nonsurgical alternative to a Brazilian butt lift.

What is a Brazilian Butt Lift?

The Brazilian Butt Lift, …Read More

Lick It Up! All You Need To Know About Lip Injections

Ahh, you’ve got to love those Kardashians! No siblings in the history of womanhood have done more for the cause of the perpetual pout than these lovely ladies. How to achieve a natural version of fuller lips that are right for you may take a little longer than an episode of “Keeping Up…” but the results are astounding. Is there a way to get plumper, younger lips right in your ‘hood? Worry not, Boston babes! We’ve got the scoop on what to expect and how to prepare for a dermal filler lip injections treatment that can hand you a better …Read More

Keeping Your Cool: What Should You Take, Do, and Wear After CoolSculpting?

You finally booked it; good for you! You got a jumpstart on the number one New Year’s resolution to get lean and scheduled your first CoolSculpting appointment. Statistics stand behind your new game plan to get svelte in 2019 and stay that way. While typical resolution-makers tend to give up before three months into the new year, those who use a kickstarter will stay on course, and what’s a better kickstarter than CoolSculpting? You already know what it is and what it does. Now, we’ll break down the aftercare steps so that you can get the most out of this …Read More

Airbrush Your Skin Mistakes Away with Photofacials

Ahh, the wastefulness of youth! And the sheer stupidity of our younger selves! If we would only have known then, that those earlier, party-filled years were one day going to make us want to forget New Years altogether, we may have been a drop more cautious. Broken skin vessels from too much imbibing, brown spots from inadequate sun protection, and a host of other flaws, can make your face the map of regret. But it doesn’t have to stay that way forever. You’ve done your time!

What are Photofacials and How do they Work?

The best way to prevent sun damage and …Read More