Pay Bill
One of our patients sent us a link to a Vogue article, where writer Jancee Dunn shared: “We are always the same age inside.” Of all Gertrude Stein’s quotable remarks, this one resonates with me the most. My interior age has, for longer than I can remember, hovered around 30. On the outside, however, I […]
Anti-Aging
Zombie Hands to Baby Hands
“I was in the operating room, scrubbing my hands to assist a doctor with surgery,” shares Vanguard’s aesthetic nurse Mandy. He looked down at my hands and said in his deadpan, joking way, “You have old hands. They look like zombie hands.” Mandy continued, “I have a great relationship with this doctor, known for his […]
The Power of Eyelid Surgery
Our eyes reveal so much about us that they are often called “the windows to the soul.” However, as we get older, our eyelid skin stretches, muscles weaken and fat pockets become more prominent. The result? Droopy eyelids and bulgy bags that shutter our inner window and give us a tired, older appearance. Droopy eyelids […]
Vitamin A – Retinoids, the Anti-Aging Ingredient
We prescribe retinoids often at Vanguard because they work. Many of us also use retinoids at home. You may be more familiar with retinoids under names like Retin-A, Renova, tretinoin, or Clara Bright Custom Blend. Retinoids were originally intended to treat acne. However, researchers found that retinoids can also reduce fine lines, wrinkles, spots, and […]
