On April 11, 2013, I attended the first Composite Breast Workshop in New York City. What is a “composite breast”? A composite is a combination of two or more distinct substances, each with different physical characteristics, in which each substance retains its properties while contributing to the whole. In this case, implants and fat are used to create a more … Read More
A Brief History of Chemical Peels
Skin resurfacing for beauty has been in use for thousands of years. In prehistoric times, women would use rocks and shells to abrade the surface of their skin. In Babylonia and India, women used pumice stones to exfoliate the top layers of the skin. In the Middle Ages, the first chemical peels were performed; women would soak cloths in … Read More