8 Winter Skin Tips for Holiday Parties

Flaky, dry skin lacks the glow that holiday gowns require. Since dry skin can often worsen during the winter months, here are a few 'Winter Skin Tips' from Dr. Lucas Bingham in Mission Viejo, Ca.:

Bathing daily is OK, but pay attention to the following:

Dr. Lucas Bingham, MD, 

1. Limit showers and baths to under 10 minutes
2. Use warm water instead of hot water
3. Limit use of soaps only to necessary areas (face, underarms, groin)
4. When drying off, pat dry instead of rubbing the skin dry
5. Apply a moisturizing cream to the skin within 3 minutes of bathing
6. If shaving, use a good lubricating gel and replace your razor frequently
7. If the SKIN becomes itchy or inflamed, you may temporarily need a prescription corticosteroid cream 
8. Be cautious with scratching the SKIN; any open wound is a potential site for a SKIN infection.  

See a dermatologist if you suspect a  SKIN infection.

Does Skin Color determine the type of skin products to use?

Q: My best friend and I have oily skin but she has darker olive skin and I have light colored skin.  Could we share the same oil control products?

A: The skin is an amazingly complex organ, and from the perspective of the color of skin there is realistically NO difference in the products one can use.  You and your best friend could both use the same oil control products. 

Breast Augmentation in Las Vegas...

Breast Augmentation is a personal choice usually patients prefer a modest augmentation and breasts that are proportionate to their body. Silicone or saline may be utilized depending on patients' preference.  The most common incision leaves a small scar around the bottom of the areola. Other options include a small scar beneath the breast or a small scar in the axilla (arm pit area).