Spoiler: there’s no single best answer to this question, but it’s a question we get a lot at RefinedMD! We have always been dedicated to giving our clients a diverse array of high-quality options, and the simple truth is that there are many optimal dermal...
It can be difficult to figure out what the best skin care products are for you for multiple reasons. That’s why we make it easy at RefinedMD by extending a complimentary, no-pressure consultation on absolutely anything including a customized skin care routine! One of the...
When it comes to your at-home skin care regimen, quality matters. Medical-grade products available at RefinedMD simply contain better and more concentrated ingredients than what you can find in stores or online. Legally, only “medical-grade” skin care products can carry certain higher levels of the...
There’s a reason Botox and dermal fillers remain two of the most requested treatments at RefinedMD—they work, and they work fast! Both are considered injectables, and these treatments are so quick that even combined they can easily be squeezed into a lunchtime appointment. However, Botox...
Microneedling is one of the most established of esthetic procedures, discovered nearly a century ago. It’s also one of the most popular add-on services at RefinedMD, but also works great as a standalone procedure. Technically microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure because tiny needles are...
Everybody knows about Botox, but what about Xeomin? It’s the latest neuromodulator available at RefinedMD and it’s designed to stop those “angry elevens” between the brows and wrinkles that form in other unwanted places. The main difference between Xeomin and Botox is that Botox has...
Sun damage reveals itself in many ways, and a lot of the time it can take years or even decades to show up. RefinedMD offers a suite of services to reverse the signs of sun damage for your esthetic concerns and keeps you on top...
You’ve heard about injectables or maybe you’ve even tried them once or twice before. However, as soon as you really start researching, it’s each to get overwhelmed—there are so many different kinds and types. Even within a “family” of injectables, such as Juvederm, there are...
Using an antioxidant daily can help you achieve healthy, bright skin, but watch out! The “wrong” antioxidant for your skin goals and needs can backfire. For most patients, Dr. Steven Swengel recommends a daytime antioxidant, a nighttime retinol or TretA, and only using medical-grade peptide...
Have headlines claiming that COVID vaccines cause swelling at dermal filler sites got you second-guessing getting dermal fillers, the vaccine—or both? This is a common question at RefinedMD, and it’s an important one to break down. Swelling from any vaccination or any immune-triggering event can...