None of us are immune to aging. Common issues that most people face at some point include dull skin, fine lines, and spots. Depending on the severity of these conditions, some people begin to feel dissatisfied or even self-conscious about their appearance. In our St. Louis and St. Peters offices, we help patients address a […]
Facial rejuvenation is a common goal shared by the vast majority of our patients. The availability of nonsurgical modalities and treatments like injectable wrinkle reducers and dermal fillers has added ease and accessibility that simply didn’t exist before. As a result, patients often lean away from the idea of facelift surgery. The thing is, there […]
There is nothing like getting out into the fresh, summertime air. For millions of Americans, this summer has felt like a reemergence of sorts. We have come through a trying year and now want to reconnect with those we love, as well as with the great outdoors. This can pose challenges for the skin. As […]
Many people dream of having flawless skin forever. With modern technology and more conservative plastic surgery procedures, this has become a real possibility. Instead of waiting and watching for the signs of aging and sun damage to get bad enough to warrant plastic surgery, more adults are taking charge of their aging skin. Microneedling is […]
Microneedling is not a new skin treatment, but it is a procedure that has evolved over time. Years ago, the technique, intended to provoke an increase in collagen production, was referred to as dermal rolling. It involved rolling a needle-clad drum over the skin. Each tiny needle would puncture the skin a fraction of a […]
Laser skin resurfacing is not a new treatment. It has been conducted for many years. The process has achieved outstanding results but has historically been viewed as an aggressive and potentially risky treatment. When we look at the original process of CO2 laser resurfacing, this may be relatively accurate. The early process of ablating the […]
We are proud to be associated with Aesthetic Medispa of West County, of which Dr. Holds is the medical director. This area of our practice enables us to assist patients who want to look and feel better about their aging process and are committed to doing so without plastic surgery. We believe that graceful aging […]
There are facials, and then there are facial rejuvenation treatments. While a facial can clean pores and exfoliate dead and damaged cells, leaving the skin cleaner and brighter, microneedling stimulates a boost in collagen production that works to rebuild a strong foundation for youthfulness. Microneedling is not dermal rolling, the technique of making tiny puncture […]
Aging skin doesn’t happen overnight. We know this, and yet many people aren’t quite sure what to do about the signs of aging. One of the biggest mistakes we make is waiting to address lines and wrinkles. We typically don’t seek treatments until we have become frustrated with our appearance. By this time, we are […]
The signs of aging are sneaky. They begin to appear ever-so-slightly until, one day, we see a mottled complexion or distinct sun spots and leathery skin where the tissue was once smooth and firm. The fact that there are so many anti-aging remedies available today may only make matters more complex. Here, we want to […]