Journal
Notes from the studio
Skin care in the desert: sun, dryness and treatments in La Quinta
How dry heat and strong sun affect skin in the Coachella Valley, and which treatments suit desert skin.
Chemical peel aftercare: what is normal and what is not
A guide to the days after a chemical peel: flaking, tightness, sun care, and when to call.
Microneedling: how to prepare and what to do afterwards
Simple before and after instructions for microneedling and salmon DNA microneedling, plus what is normal in the first week.
HIFU, radiofrequency or a facelift: how to choose
A plain comparison of HIFU, radiofrequency and surgical facelifts, and which suits early to moderate skin laxity.
How long do HIFU results last?
What happens after HIFU: when results show, how long they last, and how to keep them going.
Peel or Diamond Glow: which one first?
How to choose between a chemical peel and a DiamondGlow facial, based on your skin, your calendar and your downtime.
HIFU: what it can and can't do
An honest look at HIFU skin tightening: who it suits, how long results take, and when surgery is the better route.
What is salmon DNA (PDRN) microneedling?
A plain explanation of PDRN microneedling: what goes on your skin, what to expect, and what the evidence does and doesn't say.