Our skin does so much for us. It keeps germs, pollutants, UV, and other damaging chemicals from entering our bodies. This function is referred to as skin barrier function. When the skin is healthy and working well, the barrier function keeps moisture in and bad things out. But our skin barrier function can be disturbed […]
This year has been a hot one, and it is probably even hotter for you if you’re currently suffering from sunburn. Whether you’ve fallen asleep on the beach, forgotten to reapply sunscreen because you were having too much fun surfing, or simply missed a spot, sunburn is no joke. It’s painful, itchy, and the redness […]
Photoshop and Facetune do so much to affect the kinds of people we see everyday online. It seems that everyone has perfect, flawless skin until you look around you at the grocery store or at a football game. Even then, you might see a sea of what appears to be perfect faces at first glance. […]
Some zones of fat don’t respond well to diet and exercise. Hereditary deposits stubbornly resist even a healthy lifestyle and focused workouts. CoolSculpting can be a terrific spot reduction solution for men and women in the Mountain View, CA area. The team at The Menkes Clinic & Surgery Center believe you deserve access to full […]
A recent study done by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery allowed us to see some of the newest trends in plastic surgery. Studies like these are very eye-opening and helpful for us, since that’s how we know what we should look into more. For example, if we see that certain treatments […]
About 85 percent of women aged 20 or older, and many men, have cellulite. It comes with all sorts of clever names – orange peel, hail damage, cottage cheese, waffle house, gravel road, bibble buns . . . Yet when you are the one living with dimpled thighs, buttocks, or abdomen, cellulite is no laughing […]
Excessive sweating is more than a physiological disorder. People who have this condition feel its impact on self-confidence. They know it is seen as anxiety in a professional setting, and undesirable in a relationship. They avoid the gym, knowing they would be drenched before the workout begins. They spend far too much money on remedies […]
Regardless of your age, brown spots on your face, head, or hands add years to your appearance. Dr. Andrew Menkes, Dr. Krystle Wang, Dr. Lillian Soohoo, and their team of experienced providers help men and women in the Mountain View area achieve more youthful skin tone with personalized treatment. What causes brown spots? Some brown […]
While “the itch that rashes” is often thought of as a childhood condition, about three percent of the adult population also suffers with eczema. The dermatologists at The Menkes Clinic & Surgery Center share this helpful information on causes of eczema and treatment options for adults in the Mountain View area. Understanding eczema Eczema is […]
Many women and men who aren’t happy with their self-image actually want to reduce fat – not necessarily lose weight. For these individuals, CoolSculpting can be an effective, non-surgical solution. Dr. Andrew Menkes, a Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon serving the Mountain View, CA area answers common questions about CoolSculpting. Painless procedure: CoolSculpting in Mountain […]
