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No matter how happy you are with the face you have, you probably aren’t happy about the lines, hyperpigmented areas, or acne scars that mar its appearance. Fortunately, you can do a number of things to resolve the problems. Our team of aestheticians at Pure Touch Skin Center has lots...
Collagen is a fibrous protein — and the most abundant protein in your body, accounting for about 30% of the total amount. It serves as the major building block of your skin, muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues and can also be found in the organs, blood vessels,...
Think you know all about wrinkles, what causes them, how to prevent them, and how to treat them? You may be surprised to find out that there’s a lot more to wrinkles than meets the eye. Our team of aestheticians at Pure Touch Skin Center are wrinkle experts, and they...
When you’re facing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face, the go-to solution these days is Botox®. It relaxes the muscles that cause the wrinkles, giving your face a smoother, younger tone that looks completely natural. In the hands of a licensed professional, Botox is almost magical...
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and serves as the barrier between everything inside and the great wide world outside. One of its functions is to hold in moisture, but for many people, excessively dry skin is the norm. Our team of expert aestheticians at Pure Touch Skin Center...
Worldwide, someone gets a HydraFacial every 15 seconds. That comes to around two million treatments in the last year alone. What is a HydraFacial? It’s a medical-grade system employing hydradermabrasion to rejuvenate your skin and a patented three-part regimen, which includes cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating. Regular dermabrasion blasts your skin with...
If you’re dealing with lax and sagging skin because of aging and sun damage, skin tightening is one way to help rejuvenate your skin and reverse the damage that’s been done. InMode’s Forma skin tightening treatment uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to stimulate the production of new collagen, improving skin tone...
Not all dermal filler injectables are alike, so it matters which one you choose for a specific problem. At Pure Touch Skin Center, we understand all the ins and outs of the different injectables, and we offer the full lines of both Sculptra® and Restylane® brands. During your initial consultation, our experienced injectors assess...
Why would you deliberately create wounds in someone’s skin to improve its appearance? When you’re talking about microneedling, it’s because those wounds begin a process that erases fine lines and wrinkles, fills in scars, and gives your skin increased strength and a more even tone. At Pure Touch Skin Center, our...
It’s inevitable that, as you age, your skin develops fine lines and wrinkles and starts to sag. What isn’t inevitable is that you need to go under the knife to fix the problem. At Pure Touch Skin Center, our team of master aestheticians understands that you may be embarrassed or uncomfortable with...
Around the globe, someone gets a HydraFacial every 15 seconds. That amounts to about two million treatments last year alone. A HydraFacial is a medical-grade hydradermabrasion system with a patented three-part regimen: cleansing, exfoliating, and infusing skin with intensive serums. Instead of regular dermabrasion, which blasts skin with a grit...
Though Botox®, Dysport®, and Jeauveau® are all neurotoxins that treat fine lines and wrinkles on the face, they aren’t identical compounds, and your provider may choose one over the others to treat your specific issues. At Pure Touch Skin Center, our team of aestheticians is well versed in the nuances of Botox and Dysport use. If...
It might sound counterintuitive to deliberately create wounds in someone’s skin to improve its appearance, but that’s essentially the idea behind microneedling, a cosmetic treatment that removes fine lines and wrinkles, fills in scars, and helps give your skin increased strength and a more even tone. At Pure Touch Skin...
Stretch marks are a form of scar tissue. They run in bands of parallel lines along your skin, different in color and texture than your normal skin. When they’re new, they can be anywhere from bright pink to purple, and as they fade, they turn light gray or silver. You...
If you’re tired of the time, hassle, and irritation of continually shaving, plucking, or waxing your unwanted hair, don’t despair! Laser hair removal (LHR) can handle the job with no muss and no fuss. At Pure Touch Skin Center, our certified laser specialist relies on the Triton laser system by InMode® to remove unwanted hair from...
An eye cream is a type of moisturizer designed specifically for the delicate skin around the eyes. It’s true that some people use a general face cream in this area, but others believe it requires extra care. If you’re looking to add an eye cream to your beauty regimen, hydrating...
Acne is the most common skin condition in the world, but that doesn’t mean its effects don’t hurt. Stubborn acne can leave physical and emotional scars that don’t just go away with time, no matter how stringent your skincare routine. Healing from acne is more than just getting rid of red bumps,...
Anti-aging treatments have moved from being a secret to being all the rage — from ever-advancing technology to an expanded stock of collagen and elastin supplements at your local pharmacy, the wellness and beauty industry has made the fight against aging an all-out melee. You don’t have to be left...
Cellulite is so common that it’s extremely uncommon for any woman not to have cellulite. A small percentage of men also live with cellulite, but rarely seek treatment. Though cellulite isn’t a medical condition, nor is it harmful, it can affect your clothing choices and your self-esteem, which directly affects...
Think about beauty. Now think about beautiful lips. Though bigger doesn’t have to be better, fuller lips are universally loved for their youthfulness and ability to take your face from average to gorgeous. Everyone may not realize what a difference a full set of lips can make, but everyone recognizes...
The firm, smooth visage of perfect skin is something that many of us take for granted. Between the hours of sun exposure, the lack of proper diet, and sleeping less than any of us would like, it’s normal for our daily lives to show up on our skin. Natural though...
Hair removal is something we’ve done throughout human history - from the Ancient Egyptians to the Victorian English, shaving has traditionally been the preferred method of hair removal. Shaving, however, has a number of cons, not the least of which is the short duration of the results. Our experienced professionals...
Taking care of your skin is the best defense against premature aging, but even after you start to see the signs of aging, there is still something that you can do. Although facelifts and other invasive procedures can dramatically change your appearance, microneedling could be the treatment you need to...
Winter may be around the corner, but it’s also a great time to start aesthetic treatments to get your body ready for a less-modest spring and summer wardrobe. Every year, the dream of a physique that stops traffic and looks great in the mirror is the goal, but having the...
Have exfoliation and topical creams and ointments failed to get you the smooth, enviable complexion you desire? Microneedling may just be the answer as it offers noticeable changes in scarring, rough skin texture, and uneven tone. At Pure Touch Skin Center, we use the FDA-cleared SkinPen® to activate your body’s...
Have you ever just wanted to erase skin imperfections like lines, wrinkles, scars, acne, and hyperpigmentation? Well, a chemical peel can do just that. The procedure involves applying a combination of chemicals to the skin to encourage the outer layers of skin to peel away damage and reveal more youthful,...
Botox® for wrinkles debuted in 1989 to rave reviews. Since then, it’s become a beloved standard in aesthetic anti-aging treatments. Among Botox’s talents are stopping wrinkles between the brows, but it has a list of other uses that can positively affect your appearance, including the shape and contour of your...
Changing the shape of your face is something that you do for yourself. If you’re ready to empower yourself and raise your confidence, there are options to treat any signs of aging, memories from accidents, or evidence of acne breakouts. With facial contouring, you have several options to take your...
If you can imagine your face without your extra chin, we’ve got news for you: There’s an injectable treatment that can bring you one step closer to the face you want. We rarely consider how our profiles look, until we notice that we have a little more fat underneath the...
We’ve all seen celebrities with the dreamiest skin and physiques. A tight, toned backside with a rejuvenated face is a timeless look. Diet and exercise can get you close to the figure you want to pin on your wall, but an extra boost can always help. The friendly and experienced...
Whether you’ve experienced the power of a Hydrafacial ® or the skin tightening effects of a photofacial, you probably want to continue to pamper your skin long after your medspa treatment. Our specialists at Pure Touch Skin Center in Glendale and Sherman Oaks, California, know your skin is important to...
Thin and sparse eyelashes can leave you feeling less than comfortable with your looks. Fortunately, with recent medical breakthroughs, you don’t have to keep living with thin eyelashes. Enter LatisseⓇ, the first and only FDA-approved eyelash serum on the market. Latisse can help give you the thicker, longer lashes you...
There’s a problem with the American diet — we’re well-fed, but we’re not necessarily well-nourished. In fact, nearly one-third of the population is at risk for at least one vitamin deficiency and 1% of the population doesn’t take in enough vitamin B12. At Pure Touch Skin Center, we believe that...
Nearly 2 million facial rejuvenation treatments are performed each year in the United States, according to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, making these treatments among the most popular cosmetic options for both women and men. Facial rejuvenation can help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles while...
What is IPL Photofacial or IPL Skin Rejuvenation? A photofacial is a 30-minute procedure in which intense pulses of light are used to penetrate deep into the skin. IPL™ photorejuvenation then causes collagen and blood vessels below to constrict removing age spots, red spots, and other pigmentary anomalies. The procedure...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
If you’re bothered by the appearance of dark circles under your eyes, you’re not alone. This common condition leads many people to seek out ways to erase the evidence, so they can feel more comfortable and confident about what they see in the mirror. While lifestyle changes may help minimize...
Cosmetic injectables have long led the pack in terms of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. And while Botox® still tops the chart as the most popular pick, fillers are gaining traction. More and more people are turning to these cosmetic injectables to add volume to their faces to undo signs of...
Making the decision to get Botox®️ is just the first step in preparing for your initial treatment. Botox can be an important part of your anti-aging and health routine, but it’s important to know what to do beforehand to make each treatment attain optimal success. At Pure Touch Skin Center...
Everyone has body and facial hair, but not everyone loves having it in all the places it grows. Now you don’t have to fight unwanted facial and body hair with tweezers, razors, and chemicals. Laser hair removal offers a better solution for smooth, silky skin. As part of our comprehensive...
Cosmetic treatments help keep your skin looking glowy and refreshed, but they may provide other benefits too. In fact, Americans who opt for cosmetic treatments to fight skin imperfections, such as wrinkles, report higher self-esteem levels. But can you continue enjoying your favorite cosmetic treatments while staying safe during the...
As the years go by, your skin performs its job well, shielding you from just about everything the world can throw at it. Unfortunately, the evidence can begin to pile up in the form of blemishes, lines, and discolorations, especially in highly exposed areas like your face. To clear away...
In the past, improving your appearance required invasive surgical procedures and lengthy downtimes. Those days have come to an end. Now, you can turn to numerous minimally invasive aesthetic treatments to enhance your appearance during a simple office visit. And, they can even address sparse or thinning eyebrows. Cosmetic treatments...
Are the effects of aging making you feel self-conscious about your appearance? You might want to consider Botox®. It's a popular cosmetic treatment that reduces wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes. With continued use, the effects of Botox can last long-term and help you feel more confident. At Pure...