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At some point between adolescence and early adulthood, about 80% of people develop acne, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that occurs when clogged pores give rise to pimples. Out of those 80%, about  1 in 5 end up with acne scars. If you feel that your acne scars diminish your...

Regular exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light isn’t just a skin cancer risk — it’s also the primary driver of premature skin aging. In fact, UV damage is responsible for up to 90% of the early signs of aging you see on your face and other areas of sun-exposed skin.  Known...

Each year in the United States, millions of people turn to cosmetic injectables — including neuromodulators like Botox® and dermal fillers like Juvéderm® — to minimize or reverse the most common signs of aging. As the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic treatment among women and men alike, injectables can help:  ...

Whether you’ve had them since puberty or they developed more recently because of weight gain or pregnancy, stretch marks can make you feel self-conscious about the appearance of your skin. Luckily, you don’t have to live with them as they are.  At Cosmetico MedSpa in Highland, Indiana, and Orland Park,...

The fresh start of a new year inspires many people to set ambitious goals, cultivate healthier habits, and make meaningful changes. While it’s not surprising that weight loss is a perennially popular New Year’s resolution, it’s also not surprising that it’s one that often fizzles to inaction by mid-February.   Declining...

As a board-certified physician and aesthetic medicine expert who specializes in laser hair removal at Cosmetico MedSpa, Dr. Nidal Hasan fields a lot of questions about this perennially popular, skin-smoothing treatment. One of the top FAQs he gets is: Does laser hair removal really get rid of unwanted hair forever?...

Collagen depletion and sun damage are like a gradual one-two punch that can transform a youthful, resilient complexion into dull, uneven skin marked by signs of aging.   Luckily, combining two powerful, all-natural skin-renewing techniques — microneedling and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — into one “ultimate anti-aging facial” is all it takes...

As a board-certified internist and endocrinologist who offers individually tailored, medically supervised weight loss plans at Cosmetico MedSpa, Dr. Nidal Hasan knows exactly what it takes to help you achieve healthy, sustainable weight loss. He provides the information, tools, and support you need to Set attainable weight loss goals  Identify...

Tattoos are more popular than ever before — but just as more people are deciding to get permanent body art, more people are also opting to have their unwanted tattoos removed.  Whether it didn’t turn out as you expected, didn’t age well, or simply no longer fits your lifestyle, regrettable...

When age-related hormonal changes started giving you lighter, less frequent periods, you probably figured that the years-long menopause process might eventually trigger hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, sleep problems, and mood symptoms.  What you may not have counted on, however, was how the so-called “change of life” would affect...

If you struggle to maintain a healthy weight, you’re not alone: Nearly 75% of adults in the United States are either overweight or obese. Recent polling suggests that at least 55% of Americans want to drop excess pounds, but only about one out of four seriously try. Statistics like these are often cited as evidence of...

You haven’t had acne for years, but you’re still reminded of past chronic breakouts every time you look in the mirror: Acne scars have created shallow indentations across the surface of your skin, leaving you with a rough, uneven complexion, despite your best skin care efforts.  If you’re tired of living with...

With the warm-weather season fast approaching, chances are you’re about to increase the frequency and extent of your hair removal routine. Whether you shave, wax, pluck, or all the above, summer’s skin-baring arrival often means spending more time, energy, and money getting rid of unwanted hair than you did during...

Your skin may be strong, resilient, and self-renewing, but it isn’t impervious to the effects of aging or sun damage. When your complexion starts to look a little worse for the wear, you need a clinical skin care remedy that goes beyond daily cleansing and moisturizing — you need total skin...

Do your naturally thin lips disappear when you smile or seem out of proportion with your other facial features? Or have your once fuller lips simply thinned with age, becoming narrower, less defined, and more lined with every passing birthday? Besides Botox®, no other nonsurgical cosmetic treatment is in demand...

Getting plenty of exercise and eating a well-balanced diet are two key lifestyle habits that offer a myriad of benefits, from helping you maintain a healthy weight and keeping you physically fit to lowering your chances of chronic illness and reducing your stress levels. But as great as you may...

One of the first things you learn about getting a tattoo is that it’s permanent. But with laser tattoo removal, it doesn’t have to be.  Laser tattoo removal gently breaks down the ink in your skin into tiny particles which your body can readily flush away through its lymphatic system....