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How Do Juvéderm® Fillers Compare?
Which type of Juvéderm® is the best? Our Westlake Village-based team at Pierre Skin Care Institute knows you might have questions like this when you’re thinking about having facial filler treatments—especially if you’re new to injectables. In the world of cosmetic enhancements, dermal fillers have become increasingly popular for their ability to rejuvenate and enhance …
Is Tanning Good for Cellulite?
Can tanning get rid of cellulite? Our Westlake Village-based team knows that many patients wonder if tanning can help them conceal unwanted texturing on their thighs and elsewhere. Cellulite is a common skin condition that affects many individuals, particularly women. It is characterized by a dimpled or lumpy appearance of the skin and is mostly …
5 Important Things to Know Before Your Filler Injections
What do I need to know before getting dermal fillers? Our Westlake Village-based team at Pierre Skin Care Institute knows that you want to have the best experience and results as possible from these treatments. Dermal fillers are a popular option for restoring volume and enhancing key facial features. However, before getting this treatment, there …
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5 Important Things to Know Before Your Filler Injections
What do I need to know before getting dermal fillers? Our Westlake Village-based team at Pierre Skin Care Institute knows that you want to have the best experience and results as possible from these treatments. Dermal fillers are a popular option for restoring volume and enhancing key facial features. However, before getting this treatment, there …
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4 Tips for Choosing Sunscreen to Prevent Skin Cancer?
Patients will sometimes ask Dr. Peterson Pierre, “What is the best sunscreen to prevent skin cancer?” Our Westlake Village-based dermatologist stresses to all patients—and anyone who will listen!—that sunscreen is an essential part of any skincare routine. Not only does it help minimize skin damage that leads to cosmetic aging, as well as prevent painful …
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How Does IPL Compare to Laser Treatments?
Which is better, IPL or laser? Our Westlake Village-based team knows that this is a question many patients who are considering skin rejuvenation treatments have on their minds. In recent years, IPL (intense pulsed light) and laser skin resurfacing treatments have become popular methods for improving the appearance and texture of the skin. Both IPL …
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How Do You Prepare for a BOTOX® Session to Treat Excessive Sweating?
If you’re considering BOTOX® for hyperhidrosis, our Westlake Village-based Pierre Skin Care Institute team can give you some tips to get the best results possible from these treatments. BOTOX®, which is a purified form of botulinum toxin, has traditionally been used to reduce facial wrinkles, however it can also be helpful for treating hyperhidrosis—a condition associated with …
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3 Myths About Hair Loss Debunked
Our team often gets asked questions like, “Which parent determines if you go bald?” by Westlake Village-based patients who are curious about the causes of hair loss (and what can be done about it). There are so many myths and misconceptions surrounding hair loss that it can be difficult to know what to believe. What …
How Do Chemical Peels Actually Work?
Chemical peels, which are also known as chemexfoliation or chemical exfoliation, are a cosmetic procedure that can improve everything from pigmentation irregularities to acne as a way of enhancing the appearance of the skin. As techniques have become increasingly advanced in recent times, chemical peels can deliver stunning results—with little or no downtime in some …
Is CoolSculpting® a Weight Loss Treatment?
It can be frustrating when—even after losing weight through lifestyle changes—you still can’t quite achieve the body shape you’ve always wanted. With that in mind, many patients wonder: Does CoolSculpting® work for weight loss? Many Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village-area women and men ask this question, and the Pierre Skin Care Institute team routinely sees patients searching for …
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