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Dermatology

These baby hairs have a mind of their own but I’m not complaining!!

A little more about POSTPARTUM HAIR LOSS aka Telogen effluvium ➡️
• This rapid hair shedding often occurs 2-3 months after birth, lasts a few months, and typically resolves on its own

A few things you can do ➡️
• Consider getting blood work - we want to make sure there aren’t any underlying thyroid issues or deficiencies.
• Make sure you’re eating enough & eating a balanced diet with plenty of protein
• Take care of your scalp - if you deal with dandruff or other scalp issues, address them. Scalp massage may be helpful to help boost circulation & remove buildup.

Other treatments ➡️
• TIME is really going to be the biggest thing here, but if you want to be as proactive as you can consider 1️⃣ LLLT like the @irestorelaser 2️⃣ PRP injections 3️⃣ Topical minoxidil

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If you could only use 3️⃣ products!!!

1. Antioxidant / Vitamin C serum ~ brightens, evens skin tone, protects against free radical damage, enhances protection from the sun, & boosts collagen

2. Retinoid ~ boosts collagen, improves skin texture and tone, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, decreases acne, reduces hyperpigmentation, & may help prevent non-melanoma skin cancers

3. Sunscreen ~ strict sunscreen use & photo protection is key to prevent signs of premature aging AND skin cancer. Sunscreen helps keep your skin looking and feeling healthy and is the most important part of your routine

📸 Pictured above are 3 of my #holygrail products in these categories ( @revisionskincare vitamin c complex + @skinbetter AlphaRet + @eltamdskincare UV Elements) What are your favorites here??

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REMINDER ➡️ Replace your mascara every 3️⃣ months. This is key to prevent bacterial growth, infections, irritation, & just maintaining effectiveness.

This is one of the reasons I prefer drugstore/affordable mascaras, since you go through them so quickly. This one from @elfcosmetics is one of my favorites for every day 💓

Be honest ➡️ How old is your current mascara 🙈

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Genetics play a huge role in the aging process. A good indicator of how you may age is looking at your mom or grandmother.

My mom was taken too soon at the young age of 52. What I would give to see how my beautiful mother would age over the years 🥺 As much as we talk about “anti-aging” skincare, procedures, & devices [online & in the world] getting older is the biggest blessing ever - don’t forget that ✨

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Simple things you can do at home to AGE GRACEFULLY ➡️

1. The single most important thing is strict sun protection - this includes daily sunscreen, hats, clothing, the works.

2. Adequate sleep is SO important to our health. And our sleep position actually makes a huge difference when it comes to our skin quality including the development of fine lines and wrinkles. If you can train yourself to sleep on your back, do it.

3. Use a quality retinoid - retinol, retrinal, or RX strength all good depending on what works for you.

4. Stay CONSISTENT with your routine - a sunscreen, retinoid, moisturizer, & cleanser are all must haves. Bonus points if you want to add an antioxidant or chemical exfoliant.

5. Red light therapy is an effective treatment that you can comfortably do at home to improve fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture, & tone. I prefers masks (vs. wands) - if you’re in the market, @omniluxled is a great choice

6. Don’t sleep on a healthy diet. We want high protein, healthy fats, and lots of micronutrients & antioxidants.

I recommend all of these things to my patients, regardless if you’re interested in injectables or not!

Currently still trying to master the whole sleeping on my back thing 🫣 Should I try one of the “beauty pillows”?

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