Skinsights
Browse the Pierre Skin Care Institute Blog for Thousand Oaks and Beyond
Welcome to Skinsights, the regularly updated blog for the Pierre Skin Care Institute. Check here regularly for posts on the latest treatments and technology, current trends, skincare advice, and more.
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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How Do You Stop Itching from Eczema?
If you’re searching for “How do I stop scratching my eczema?” our Westlake Village-based Pierre Skin Care Institute team has some tips to help you soothe your skin. First, it’s important to know that flare-ups of eczema (atopic dermatitis) often cause redness and soreness in addition to the itching associated with this chronic skin condition. …
What Can You Do to Minimize Acne Scars?
Acne is an extremely common skin condition not just in the United States, but around the world. Although it is often thought of as a “teenage” problem, millions of adults also deal with everything from blackheads to pimples to cysts. In addition to having to manage uncomfortable and embarrassing flare-ups, this skin condition can often …
What Are the Best Skin Care Ingredients to Soothe Eczema?
What skin care ingredients are good for eczema? Westlake Village-area patients dealing with the problem often ask the Pierre Skin Care Institute for help. While the best information and plan of care will come from a consultation, it can be important to know a few strategies—as well as facts about eczema, also known as atopic …
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