I love filler. I love it in my face and I love to inject it into others. It is immediate satisfaction and it looks so natural. My girlfriends and acquaintances often question me about filler and my love for the stuff. I thought maybe some of you might want to ask me the same questions but don’t feel comfortable enough to ask so today’s blog is my most FAQ’s with regards to filler (and my answers of course)!

Q: Aren’t you too young to have filler?

A: When is too young to have filler? Everyone ages and gets sagging lines and wrinkles at different numerical ages dependent on multiple factors including sun exposure, genetics and whether or not they smoke, just to name a few. If you have any “drooping” then you’re not too young. Plus some people want filler for bigger lips or to fill in a deep scar, not just for anti-aging.

Q:What should my goals be when getting injections?

A: I usually say “let’s get your skin to where it was about 10 years ago”. If you are 60 your skin isn’t going to look like it did when you were 20 with filler, not in a natural way anyways. Don’t expect the tightness of a facelift with filler. Expect to look refreshed.

Q: Why not save my money and get a facelift?

A: You have to go under anesthesia for a facelift which comes with a new set of risks and possible complications.  A facelift is more downtime and more recovery time. Some people can achieve a more subtle change with filler than the tight pull you get with a facelift. Some people need a facelift AND filler to fill volume loss and to pull skin taught. Some people might benefit from saving their money and getting a facelift. Ask this during your consultation.

Q: I only have X amount of money. Is it better to save until I get Y amount of money so I can do all the syringes I need at once or can I do a little at a time?

A: Either way works out in the end. I personally like doing a little at a time and adding on as you mature. This is a lifelong commitment, a commitment to anti-aging. You will probably always need more at some point. Some people do a higher number of syringes initially and then add on to that as they go which is another good way. A good injector will consider your budget and make a longterm plan with realistic goals just for you!

Q:How should I pick who injects me?

A: Pick someone who has more than a weekend class learning how to inject. Pick someone in the medical field that has resources to fix complications. Pick someone who enjoys injecting (ask them if they like to do it, or you probably should be able to see some enthusiasm). Pick someone who injects a LOT and often! A good place to start is with dermatologists or plastic surgeons. The best place to start is by picking me (hehe, kind of kidding).

Q: How often do I need to get filler?

A: That depends on you. Different types of fillers last different amounts of time, some about a year and some about 2 years. Some people metabolize filler faster, some slower. Some people age quicker than others and require more anti-aging tools. Some people require more filler and some people require more laser. Everyone’s anti-aging plan looks a little different. You should meet with your injector every 3-6 months to stay on track but you likely will not need filler at each visit.

Q:Why don’t you do Botox/Filler parties?

A: Every time I inject someone it’s a party. Seriously though, do you get your root canal on a couch? Your flu shot at a dinner table? No, of course not. In my opinion, Filler is a medical procedure and should be done in a clean, medical environment.

Q:Why don’t you offer the stuff cheap like I’ve seen elsewhere?

A:Because I’m an expert. I know I do the best job. You aren’t just paying for product when you come to me to be injected. You are paying for my expertise, my technique. I’ve spent many  hours at advanced trainings, many weeks at seminars away from my family, many years training with Dr. Sandy and that’s just since I finished 4 years of undergraduate education at the U of A and a masters degree in the Science of Nursing from UCA. Not to mention I have an eye and artistry that can’t be taught. Quality over quantity! When injected by an expert one syringe may look better than what someone less qualified does with 2 syringes.

Q: How do I pick which filler to use?

A:Don’t do it alone. Don’t pick based on what worked on someone else or what looked good in a commercial. If you have an expert injector they will help you pick the best product for you according to your budget and your skin.

What questions do you have that I didn’t answer here? Have you met our cosmetic concierge at Johnson Dermatology? Her name is Dani and she loves doing cosmetic consults and making long term anti-aging plans with you. Next time you are at the clinic you should ask to meet her, spend time with her and ask her any filler questions you still have. Hope to see you all at the clinic this week!

He who asks a question remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever. -Chinese Proverb

Happy Week, Nina

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Sorry I missed a post last week. I was in NYC with family for a wedding all weekend. I remember when I was in college, I could have fun with friends until the wee hours of the morning and then wake up for class and just bee bop along like I’d had 12 hours of sleep the night before. Let’s just say in my thirties I require a little more rebound time. I know they say that 30 is the new 20 but when I was 20 I didn’t have a 2 year old and 3 month old who woke up at 6 AM no matter what time I  went to bed. Things change as we age and our skin isn’t exempt. As we age our skin becomes thinner, less fatty, drier, wrinkles, sags and has less bounce back and structure. We get brown spots and benign growths more commonly as our skin matures. Genetics play a part in how all these things happen to your skin but there are also extrinsic factors that age your skin prematurely. Here are some tips to prevent premature aging of your skin.

1. Sun protect- This had to be my number one. If you don’t want to avoid the sun for increased risk of skin cancer, then avoid it because it’s making your skin older quicker. Try self tanner instead of harmful rays from tanning beds or natural sunlight, wear your sunscreen where clothes don’t cover and you’re sure to save some skin.

2. Stop smoking- Smoking isn’t just harming your lungs. It’s making your skin look older quicker too.

3. Stop harsh skin care-If it burns and hurts when you put it on then your irritating your skin. Scrubbing with beads and other harsh products causes irritation that causes the skin to look older.

4. Stop facial expressions-okay that sounds crazy, I agree. What I’m trying to say is get Botox preventatively. When you look in the mirror and see crow’s feet it’s from years of squinting. Botox prevents lines in motion (lines when you make movements or expressions) which in turn will prevent lines at rest (those wrinkles you hate). Wear some good shades to prevent squinting.

5. Use Retinol- Retinol has been scientifically proven to reverse the changes of photoaging to the skin. We will all get some sun throughout our lives as we live. Try to repair that damage nightly with a good retinol. My favorite is SkinMedica Retinol. I use it every night. Not only do I think my skin looks younger using it but it’s keeping it young too!

I’m blessed with the gift of good health so I really can’t complain about this getting old thing, it’s so much better than the alternative. I am going to do what I can to stay healthy and that includes taking care of my skin. Hope you all join me in keeping your skin healthy…. and youthful. If you feel like your skin is looking tired come see us at Johnson Dermatology. We have lots of tricks to fight the aging fight. We use creams, lotions, potions, lasers and injections everyday. Thanks for trusting us as your skin experts in the River Valley.

XxXx, Nina

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Do you go to the doctor and ask for generic medications? Do you ask for medications off of the $4 list? Do you ask for the newest medicine? Do you ask for whatever will work the best? Do you even voice an opinion or do you just fill whatever prescription your health care provider hands you? Often times I think patients, pharmacists, nurses and healthcare providers think that generic medications are the same as their brand name counter parts. Often times they are similar but they aren’t the same. Simply said, generic medications are older medicines that have been around awhile and brand name medications are either a brand new medication altogether or a newer, supposedly improved older medication. Here are some reasons you might be prescribed brand name medications other than for you to spend a lot of money on medicine.

1. There isn’t a generic option. Some new medications don’t have a generic counter part. One of my favorite medications for Rosacea is called Soolantra and there isn’t a generic version. Sometimes if you want the latest and the greatest….. well what’s the saying? “You gotta pay to play”.

2. The brand name is cheaper for the patient. Weird right? Sometimes, for the patient, the generic version is more expensive than the brand name version with the coupon provided by the company. For example, a pill we use a lot in dermatology called Oracea has a generic option. The generic according to goodrx at Walgreens is $681 but the brand name, with a coupon, (with the right health insurance) is no more than $25. Weird huh?

3. The generic and the brand name are not created equal. For example, if you had stomach upset with generic doxycycline (an antibiotic known for stomach upset) then there is an alternative extended release doxycycline called Doryx or Acticlate that claims it doesn’t cause stomach upset. You may be able to take the brand name without any problems.

4. Samples. Have you ever been to the doctor and received a sample of a medication to use until you can get your prescription filled. Or maybe to try it out before you paid for a full prescription, make sure it did the job? Well that was always a brand name medication. Generic medications do not have samples given to health care providers. Brand name samples can be a blessing to a patient.

I’m all about saving a buck, I don’t want to spend money on my medications that could go towards my kids vacation or something way cooler. Sometimes we have to choose what medications we use based on price but more often than not, as healthcare providers, we are just choosing your medication based on what we think is best for your condition. The cost of healthcare is a hot topic and sensitive to some. We don’t live in a perfect world. As always, I want to work together with my patients for us to choose the best medication for your condition. I hope we achieve your skin goals cost effectively, together. It makes me smile when patients’ beautiful insides can shine through their skin!

“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” -Vince Lombardi

Stay Skintastic, Hope to see you all at the clinic this amazing August, Nina

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Have you heard the saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”?  That is so true when it comes to sun damage…. it’s much easier to prevent it then to “fix” it. That’s why you should read my post about sunscreen and sun protective swim wear before you need this sunburn post. I’ve seen a lot of pictures of sun burns in my social media feeds lately. Everyone is on Summer vacations and spending time at the pool so it is the season of the sunburn. Here are some tips for treating those uncomfortable sunburns.

1. For swelling, pain and discomfort take what you might take for a headache. Consider something like tylenol or motrin.

2. Take cool showers or baths-The cold water can feel soothing.

3. Moisturize- Most important after that cool shower. Pat yourself with a towel but before completely dry lather up in a good moisturizer such as vaseline to lock all the moisture from the shower into your skin.

4. Use over the counter hydrocortisone- Try to stay away from “the -caines” and other over the counter lotions and potions that promise pain relief, they can irritate the skin and make things even worse.

5. Drink lots of water- When the skin is burned it pulls water from the body into the skin so you need to hydrate.

6. Protect your skin- Twice as important when you are burnt. Wear long sleeves and other sun protective clothing and sunscreen if you go outside.

7. Leave blisters alone- The skin forms blisters with second degree burns to heal and protect the skin from infection. If you pop the blister and pull the roof off the top of the blister you are opening up your skin barrier to infection. Just let them heal.

I hope none of you need my sunburn tips but if you do I won’t judge. I understand how hard it is to sun protect. The struggle really is real. If you are miserable come see me in the clinic and there are some prescriptions we can give you to get you through that sunburn. Hope your weekend was as good as mine was!

“The sun is up, the sky is blue, it’s beautiful and so are you!”, xoxo, Nina

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One of the most frequently asked questions I get during the summer months is what sunscreen to use.  The general rules are at least 30 SPF, UVA/UVB or broad spectrum, water resistant and try to get a physical blocker versus a chemical sunscreen.  Sunscreen is for areas of your body that aren’t covered with sun protective clothes and should be reapplied at least every 2 hours. Here are a few of my favorite sunscreens you should give a try.

1. Total Defense and Repair by SkinMedica- This is my new obsession. It’s the latest and greatest sunscreen. It protects not only against UVA/UVB but also against infrared rays which makes it the first of its kind. It also has antioxidants to repair damaged skin which makes it anti-aging. It’s like a two in one! It comes in clear and tinted. I have stopped using powder in the morning and only use the tinted sunscreen. It is NOT greasy and feels so smooth going on. It’s the number one sunscreen for the face that’s out there right now in my opinion. Find it at Johnson Dermatology.

2. BOB or Brush on Block- This is a powder sunscreen. It is so easy to put on kids and you don’t have to wait for it to dry. The brush has a powder sunscreen in the handle. You click open the handle and the powder releases through the brush. I love it because I can keep it in my car and purse without it getting hot and melting or exploding. It doesn’t run in your eyes and it goes on clear. Find it at Johnson Dermatology.

3. Bare Republic- This is a natural mineral sunscreen. I use the aerosol container spray. Spray sunscreens have gotten some bad publicity because a)you could inhale them and b) it’s hard to get good coverage. But who can deny how easy they are to cover large areas. I use this spray when I’m in a hurry. It’s really good for the feet but I wouldn’t use it on the face. It doesn’t go on clear so you can see where you are applying it and it isn’t greasy. Found mine at Target.

4. Babyganics- For those of you who want a spray sunscreen that isn’t in an aerosol can. This is a mineral-based sunscreen for kiddos. It’s advertised as “tear free, non-allergenic, no PABA, phthalates, parabens, fragrances or nano-particles”. I don’t get the whole “tear free” idea because my kid cries if she gets water in her eyes but whatever. It sprays on a little bit thicker than the aerosol can does so it’s easier to make sure you are getting good coverage. Find it at Target.

5. Elta MD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen- This is a good facial sunscreen for those of you that don’t want to splurge on the anti-aging properties and luxury of the SkinMedica Superscreen (#1). It’s made for acne-prone skin so it goes on light. I use it on my neck and chest where I don’t want tinted sunscreen to rub on my clothes. It’s my weekend “I’m just sitting in the shade by the pool and don’t care what I look like” go to facial sunscreen. Find it at Johnson Dermatology.

I hope you can all have fun in the sun this summer with your sun protective clothing and sunscreen. I know I will! If you have any questions you’re always welcome to come into the clinic and talk to one of our cosmetic concierges about the sunscreens we offer. I hope to see you all at the clinic before the Summer comes to an end.

Keep it skintastic, Nina

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Last week I talked about my struggle with sunscreen and why I love sun protective clothing. But sun protective clothing doesn’t come without its own set of problems. Number one problem is finding it. It’s easy to find a bikini in almost every major clothing store but a swimsuit that covers you up is a whole other story. Then you have to find stuff that is fashionable. I want to be covered up like a 1930’s farmer but I sure don’t want to look like a 1930’s farmer (no offense intended).

So I don’t want to leave you hanging. This post is all about my favorite sun protective swimwear. And before you say it’s hot let me tell you that it’s not! Once wet it really keeps you cool. Plus, most of these fabrics are made to keep you cool!

First up is my favorite line by Seea, their vintage rose fabric is to die for. You can find all these pieces at www.theseea.com

Next is UV Couture sun protective clothing line. My favorite is their new “dainty” collection which is bright, light, colorful florals. I just ordered these leggings, perfect for yoga, running, swimming or any sun sport! Available at www.uvcouture.com

You all know that I have a long sleeve pant zip up swimsuit in red cheetah. It is from www.exoticwaterwear.com.au and they ship to the US for free! Next on my list from them is this green leopard piece. How is that not hot?!?!?

If you are a shark tank fan you may have seen Swim Zip on there. They have kids, womens and mens swimwear. It is all super cute! It’s hard to find long pants for kids and they have some really cute one pieces. Go get one at www.swimzip.com

Are you into really colorful fun prints during the summer? I know I am! Here is another pair of leggings that are awesome for swimming and all other sun sports from www.mahiku.com they have so many amazing prints it will be hard for you to chose!

And last but not least my girls favorite swimsuits are from Cabana Life. Right now they are having an awesome sale so head over to www.cabanalife.com to get you some steals! This womens rash guard can be worn as a shirt or a dress and has a matching kids rash guard if you’re into mommy and me styling (which I totally am). To top it all off it’s on sale for $44 which is a total steal!

I hope this post helps you find your way to some styling sun protective swimwear. Enjoy your summer safely with me!

Hope to see you all at the clinic this week! And just as a reminder I will be doing live injections at the “lunch and learn” this Thursday at the clinic so call and reserve your spot before they are all full because it is going to be really fun! I am going to do a full face correction LIVE and we are all going to enjoy some food together during a Q&A!

XxXx, Nina

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I hope you all had an amazing holiday weekend. I spent most of the weekend playing outside with my little girl and her best friend by the pool {insert gasp here}. Whenever I educate patients about sun protection and their skin being more tan than I like to see I often times get the response “well I spend so much time outside”. Whether it be from a farmer or a lake goer or a beach vacationer I often times wonder if they think I live in a drawer. I like outdoor activities too! I even own a boat and often spend weekends on the lake! And guess what?!?! I hate having to constantly worry about applying sunscreen. It’s such a pain. I wonder if trying to quit smoking is as hard as sun protection? Do you know how hard it is to put sunscreen on a two year old? I imagine it’s similar to trying to win a mud wrestling match. The point is that the sun protective struggle IS real. I understand that what I ask you to do to protect your skin from the sun isn’t easy. Sunscreen application most definitely is not easy. That’s why I love sun protective clothing. It’s so easy. That’s my number one reason to wear sun protective clothing but here are some other good ones.

1. It’s fashionable- I wear a red leopard neck to toe swim suit. What’s hotter than skin tight red leopard? I’m serious.

2. It’s cool. Not cool like vanilla ice, cool as in temperature. When the sun is beating on your skin it can get pretty hot. When you have a wet long sleeve rash guard on it cools the skin and feels so good.

3. It’s clean- Sunscreen can be messy. It can explode in your purse, it can get in your eyes, it can get on your clothes. I mean I love the stuff and would still rather put on a long sleeve shirt than have to lather my arms in sunscreen.

4. It’s cheap- Most people don’t apply enough sunscreen nor apply often enough to adequately protect from UVA/UVB rays. It takes a lot of sunscreen to get through even one day by the pool in a bikini and the cost of sunscreen can quickly add up. Buy one long sleeve, long pant swim suit and it lasts all summer….. probably more than one summer!

5. It’s fun to shop for! What woman doesn’t love to shop for clothes? Shop for cute cover-ups on-line and in store, it’s really a treat with all the new options! Here is a photo of me in my Exotic Water Wear swimsuit (find it at www.exoticwaterwear.com.au) and my girls in Cabana Life (find them at www.cabanalife.com) looking good covered up!

Happy Independence Day to all! Hope your fun in the sun was spent safely! See you all at the clinic this week for all your skin needs!

xXxX, Nina

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Did you know June is acne awareness month? I almost let June get away from me without an acne post! I love to treat acne. Acne is evil whether you’re a teenager, a mom, a lawyer, whatever, no one likes to suffer with acne. It’s the best feeling ever to help someone feel their best. I want you all to come see me if you suffer with acne because we have so much we can do to help you. In the clinic we use lasers, prescription creams and pills (including Accutane), light treatments and more! But there is a lot that you can do for your acne without even coming to the dermatologist. Here are some things that you can do to help treat your acne without ever seeing a healthcare provider.

1. Stop picking- Your acne will look worse and stay longer. I know it’s hard but try it, I promise the results are worth it!

2. Benzoyl Peroxide- Leave on tends to work better than a wash but they both can be drying and irritating so beware. Avoid the formulas that add fragrance, color or beads that can cause inflammation and worsen your acne.

3. Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer- Avoid scrubbing, scrubs, cleansers with beads or fragrances and really anything fancy. The plainer the better. Plain white soap for the win! Elta MD AM moisturizer is one of my favs for acne prone skin.

4. BOB sunscreen- Try to avoid some of the comedogenic sunscreen formulas. Use something really light like the B.O.B (Brush on Block). It is a powder sunscreen that comes out of a fancy brush and goes on clear.

5. Retinol- Retinoids are a group of prescription creams that we use to treat acne. They have a little sister called Retinol. Be aware that all retinols are not created equal. This is a product to splurge on. SkinMedica Retinols are proven to be effective and less irritating, give them a whirl.

I hope you guys all come and see me even if you use these tricks. Have an amazing last few days of Acne Awareness Month! Hope to see you at Johnson Dermatology soon!

XxXx, Nina

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You never know what it’s like to be in someone else’s shoes. When I was an ICU nurse and people would apologize that I had to work on Christmas day I would just thank God that I was working and wasn’t the patient in the bed, fighting for my life on a holiday. We often take our health for granted. As you know, I had a little girl almost 9 weeks ago. She had, what I felt, was an awful rash.  She also has a few other problems that we are having to see doctors for and I’m getting a real taste of what it is like being on the other side. Wondering if a call at a certain time means something bad or something good, wondering if I can trust the doctors taking care of my baby, wondering if there is anything I can do. Being sick is a very helpless feeling. To all my patients that I have scared or confused or made things any harder than they already were when you trusted me to help you with acne, a weird mole or rash, I apologize. My hope is that you will always feel comfortable with me. With all that being said I would like to list the top five things someone with a rash doesn’t want to hear. These were the things people said to me when Stevie had a rash that drove the “patient” me (not the health provider me) bonkers.

1. “Is she contagious?” Okay, you’re holding my baby and kissing her and you think I’m just allowing that knowing you’re gonna wake up tomorrow with this funky rash all over your face?!?! No, she isn’t contagious. If we have an obvious rash we will let you know if we are contagious.

2. “Have you tried _______?” I appreciate your advice, sort of, well actually no I don’t. I saw a doctor and they told me what to do. I know you are trying to help but you are making me feel like I’m not doing something that I’m supposed to be doing. You can’t wave a magic wand and make a rash go away in the blink of an eye. Trust me, I’m working on it.

3. “That looks like it hurts.” How do you respond to that? “Yes, it hurts, thanks for noticing.” ???

4. “Who is your doctor?” Does that imply that you don’t think they are doing a good job? Or that you want to make sure you don’t go there? I felt so self conscious being a dermatology nurse practitioner and having a baby with a rash. I felt like people thought I must not know what to do.

5. “How long does that last?” That is the million dollar question. Wish I knew. Asking me just reminds me that I don’t know how long I have to suffer with this rash down to the minute.

Everything that happens in life is an opportunity to change for the better. I wish you all the blessings of change, of making life better. I think I’m a better healthcare provider for having a baby with a rash so I guess it wasn’t SUCH a bad thing.

Hope to see you all this week. It’s amazing to be back at work at Johnson Dermatology so I hope I get to see you and share some of my JOY with you!

XX, Nina

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Sorry I’ve been MIA! Moving, maternity leave, 7 week old baby, two year old… it’s got me a little twisted. Today I got to do one of my favorite things though, hit the salon! I love a good shampoo, cut, color and style. Dermatologists are experts of the skin, hair and nails. Lets get real, a LOT of dermatologist don’t stay up to date on what’s “in” for the hair, nails and skin. I on the other hand refuse to leave the age of 29 and I try my hardest to stay a hip, young, Maltese chick. My hairdresser, Caroline Mackey is super cool and stylin. She keeps my hair on fleek.  If you don’t have a hair dresser, all the girls at Roots salon are fabulux. Today, while I got my hair did, I interviewed Caroline about what’s hip, what’s not and how to keep our hair stylin’ this Summer. She is just too cool to keep all her amazingness to myself and my patients so I have to share with my blog followers too. Hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did!

Nina: What is the hottest hair trend right now?

Caroline: Balayage hair color, the California look. Very “beach meets festival” look.  Long hair is it. Braids are super hot right now too.

Nina: Pink, purple and even grey seem to be hot colors on the celebs right now. How can a professional woman like myself get in on that trend without loosing my “professional look” while at work?

Caroline: Try some of the temporary sprays for a weekend or an event. They wash out after you wear them. Also, keep it classy by only applying the color to the tips of your hair or “peek-a-boos”not a whole head of purple hair.

Nina: As you know, I love not washing my hair for days or “no-poo” but I’ve wondered how long is too long to go without shampooing? Like how long before I become dread locks?

Caroline: If it looks greasy it’s time to wash but if you can use a dry shampoo and can’t tell you haven’t washed then just keep going. Brunettes usually can’t go as long as blondes because brunettes look “greasy” quicker than blondes do. On average, brunettes can go about 3 days and blondes about 5 days and then it’s time for a wash.

Nina: I know I’ve seen some girls gone dry, damaged and even green after a Summer spent in chlorine. What is a product and procedure you recommend to prevent our pool hoppers’ hair from going bad this Summer?

Caroline: Before you get in the pool dampen your hair (those showers are there for a reason) and apply a good leave in conditioner. My favorite is Davines because it is all organic. If you start going green get Three shampoo from Paul Mitchell. It cleanses the hair and removes the green.

Nina: What cut or style annoys you? Like when they sit down in your chair, looking at it makes your skin crawl!

Caroline: Mullet haircuts…. not Joe Dirt Mullet but when a girl comes in and the front is damaged and short bang-like but the rest/back is long. She doesn’t want to lose her length so she won’t let you cut it, not realizing she is rocking a mullet!  Oh, oh, AND thick, blunt ends.

Nina: All women love the feeling at the end of the day of taking off that bra. Am I right, or am I right?!?! After I have been in a pony tail all day I have that same feeling. It just feels so good to get my hair out of that cute little pony tail! What styling advice do you have for girls who get headaches or just sore scalp after wearing a ponytail for an extended period of time?

Caroline: Ponytail pain is usually caused by using too tight of a ponytail or dry scalp. Try to switch from a high ponytail to a lower one at your nape area. Paul Mitchell tea tree scalp treatment is awesome for dry scalp. When your hair is sore just massage your scalp. Nina sidenote: I’m going to try braids instead of my go-to ponytail look and move my sock bun down and make it messier and looser for a trendier, more comfy look! Also, we have lots of tricks for dry scalp, if you suffer from dry scalp make an appointment at Johnson Dermatology. This is a problem we are really good at fixing!

Nina: We all want to look skinny, right? I mean nothing tastes as good as skinny feels, right? (other than  a good chocolate cake with a glass of wine) So, is there a cut or color that will thin your face?

Caroline: Most cuts and colors to make your face look thinner have to do with detail. For cuts, try bangs if you have a large enough forehead and try some layers or face framing. As for color, pick a color that compliments your eyes and it will take the focus off your face. It’s all about balance.

Thank you Caroline for my new do and keeping me up-to-date with all the cool kids!

To schedule an appointment with Caroline or one of her ah-mazing staff at Roots call 479-226-9330!

Stay Hairtastic, Nina

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