Introducing Hyperdilute (HD) Radiesse: For Skin Rejuvenation and Tightening

I'm thrilled to announce the latest addition to my practice: Hyperdilute Radiesse. This treatment harnesses the power of calcium hydroxyapatite to stimulate collagen production, enhancing skin quality and firmness like never before.

After receiving specialized training with Dr. Shino Bay in Ft. Lauderdale, I'm excited to offer biostimulatory treatments that prioritize your body's own collagen and tissue growth. With HD Radiesse, we're not just volumizing – we're revitalizing. By promoting collagen, elastin, and blood flow, this procedure delivers long-term improvements in skin elasticity and firmness.

The under eye area can be quite a nuisance for some. There are several treatment options available. Dr. Heather Friedman reviews the current medical literature to present evidence-based options available. Treatments that Dr. Heather Friedman offers to address the under eye area includes: peels, Botox, fillers, and PRP to name a few.

Exosomes can be harvested from stem cells and used therapeutically to regenerate and rejuvenate the skin. Exosomes can be used with microneedling to enter the skin where they help revascularize, promote collagen and elastin, and help with inflammation. Learn about stem cell therapy and exosome therapy with Dr. Heather Friedman in NE Portland.

For those of us investing in treatments like Botox, microneedling, and other injectables, having an intentional skincare routine with quality products will preserve and protect your investment. Learn how to integrate a comprehensive skincare routine to enhance outcomes.

Beautiful skin comes first from a healthy body. In this week’s blog we talk beyond fillers and botox and look to nature for the motivation to move!

We invest in our skin with treatments like Botox, Filler, and Microneedling to promote glowing and youthful skin as we mature. Learn how to protect your investment with science-backed dietary recommendations.

What we do for our skin on the daily can impact its health.Take it from me, the world of skincare is vast and confusing because ultimately, skincare is a business and a lot of money goes into marketing. When choosing products I like: clean and ethical, results-driven, and research based, and preferably simple. When it comes to results-driven and research based, retinols are a must-have for those looking to live their best wrinkle-free life.

Probiotic foods contain the ‘good’ bugs our bodies require, and prebiotics are fiber-rich foods that probiotics feed and grow on.

New service alert!  I am proud to introduce the Mini Lip Fill treatment, the perfect service for first-timers, or someone who just wants a little.  The Mini Lip Fill is customized to each client’s goals and we can upgrade to the full syringe if you decide you want more within one month of your original treatment.  While the lips are sensitive, worry not, because I make sure you are comfortably numb before injections begin.  

Collagen and elastin are essential protein fibers in the skin that give support and elasticity. As we mature, these fibers break down and can cause wrinkles. Regenerating the skin’s collagen and elastin helps give you a more youthful appearance. Collagen also plays a role in scaring, like happens from acne. Skin remodeling can have an important role in the improved appearance of scarring. 

On average, I perform about 20 neuromodulator treatments per week, with three years of injecting experience and I use Botox Cosmetic 99% of the time (Dysport 1%).

Last week we learned about oxidative damage and its negative impact on the skin. In short, exposure to things like UV radiation from the sun and other toxins, like from smoking, causes free radicals in the skin and when production exceeds our natural antioxidant defenses, damage occurs. The skin is on the forefront of our defense and comes in more contact with the outside world than any other organ; the skin therefore, is where the first signs of aging occur.  

Last week we learned that healthy skin comes from a healthy body and that inflammation and microbiome disturbance are two possible root causes for bad skin. This week we learn about oxidative damage and how this, too, contributes to accelerated aging and other skin conditions. The content below is inspired from the book Clean Skin From Within By Dr. Trevor Cates.

This week we learn some science related to healthy, vital, and sexy skin. We can make healthy and conscious choices in our lifestyle to prevent age related skin changes like fine lines and wrinkles.  Using sunscreen all the time is one of those choices. In fact, long term sun exposure accounts for 90% of age-related cosmetic skin changes (1). Therefore, daily use of a proper sunscreen is a choice we can make to retain youthful skin for a longer time.