Can youthful vitality and glowing complexion really be found in what you eat? At Anand Medical Spa, I have long supported the connection between health, skin, and diet. But when it comes to getting the right amount and right types of foods, what should you eat to help the skin from within? Antioxidants, of course, top the list to fight the free radicals that cause inflammation, cell ...
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Posted by: Dr. Sunanda Chugh
1. Beware of long, hot showers in the Winter
I know as much we like to take long hot showers in the winter, unfortunately prolonged exposure to hot water strips away essential oils and causes dryness. Either use lukewarm water or take 5-10 minute express showers during the winter. Also, use moisture rich soaps or body washes such as Dove and ...
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Myth #1 Stopping Botox Makes Wrinkles Worse
Even though Botox is a temporary treatment that requires maintenance, discontinuing treatments will not contribute to deepening lines. In fact, once you stop receiving Botox injections, your wrinkles will return to their normal appearance. However, it is important to keep in mind that continuing regular quarterly Botox treatments will delay the aging process. See ...
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Give Yourself a “Beauty Lift” with Ultherapy
Ultherapy is a proven, and popular, FDA approved procedure that can provide the look of a non-surgical facelift by lifting and tightening loose skin in the facial area, chin, and neck. It is also effective in improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles in the decollete or upper chest area. You will see improvement in ...
Continue Reading → ShareOne of the most exciting weeks in Manhattan is right around the corner with Fashion Week. Here are some safe and quick procedures that can have you looking “run way ready” in a matter of minutes!
- Instant Eyebrow Lift: Did you know that a 5-minute treatment with Botox can give you beautifully arched eyebrows and the “wide eyed” looks of a fashion ingenue?
- Luscious Lips: Full voluptuous lips can be achieved with a 15-minute treatment using fillers such as Juvederm. With a ...
Finding Balance
Posted by: Dr. Sunanda Chugh
When choosing a physician certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an important credential, essential to the integrity of patient care. Every ten years, recertification is required to keep certification current and to assure standard of excellence in treatment. The program of study prior to the exam is rigorous and requires intense preparation.
While I feel privileged to be in my field, I ...
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Women often forget to protect their upper chest when applying sunscreen to their face and neck. As a result of sun exposure and sleep position, they start to see signs of aging in this area as early as their 30’s. There is no other treatment that treats the lines and wrinkles in the décolleté or upper chest area. Ultherapy has been recently FDA ...
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Posted by: Dr. Sunanda Chugh
As women age, I frequently hear complaints about sagging skin, lines and wrinkles, and the changes that occur south of the chin. The smooth, taut skin of youth has changed and we begin to lose the crisp, clean jawline of our mid-twenties. The good news is that we ...
Continue Reading → ShareUpon exposure to the sun, the harmful UV rays damage the existing collagen and elastin in your dermis (deeper layer of your skin) which gives your skin elasticity and support. The less collagen and elastin you have, the more likely you are to produce wrinkles and develop sagging skin.
Again, it is important to protect your skin with sunscreen and use products to ...
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Posted by: Dr. Sunanda Chugh
The top layer of our skin (epidermis) produces a substance called melanin that gives your skin its normal color. The more melanin in the skin, the darker the skin appears and the more protection it provides against sun damage. Thus, certain ethnic groups such as South Asians, Latin Americans, and Middle-Easterners tend to have more melanin in their skin. Though people with medium or dark ...