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Meet Vitalogy Skincare Provider Trina Lynch

trina lynchWe’re so excited that Trina Lynch, PA-C has joined our amazing Vitalogy Skincare team. She was inspired to help others after experiencing her own medical issues — born with a heart defect and under medical supervision until she was 12 years old. She’s a talented Certified Physician Assistant with over 19 years of experience in […]

How Long Does JUVÉDERM Last?

how long does juvederm lastJUVÉDERM® results are usually immediate and may last one to two years with optimal treatment, depending on the specific filler used. Each JUVÉDERM product has various results based on their formulas, so here’s the scoop on the specifics: JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC This filler provides lift and contour to the cheek area, providing natural-looking and long-lasting results […]

CoolSculpting® CoolEvent

It’s time to tackle your New Year New You goals and treat yourself. CoolSculpting is the only FDA-cleared fat-freezing treatment that can help you look your best. Like JLo and Shakira best. We will serve up some yummy food and answer all the questions you’ve been dying to know before committing. (No, it doesn’t hurt. […]

Solving the Mysteries of Fillers Like JUVÉDERM® and RADIESSE® – How Fillers Work

fillers juvederm radiesseLearn more about fillers from the experts at Vitalogy Skincare. JUVÉDERM® is an injectable that’s a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps add volume and hydration. RADIESSE® is another injectable filler that provides immediate and long-lasting correction of facial wrinkles and folds.

Meet Vitalogy Skincare Provider Sara Erdwins

sara erdwinsWe’re excited to showcase one of our amazing Vitalogy Skincare Providers – Sara Erdwins, PA-C. Sara was inspired to become a Physician Assistant by her father, an emergency room physician, and considers completing PA school one of her greatest achievements.

What is BLU-U Treatment?

blu-u treatment acne AKsBLU-U® Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy is a treatment that Vitalogy Skincare offers in the Greater Austin area. It can be used for treating a few different skin issues and concerns including acne, actinic keratoses, and pre-cancerous lesions. Learn more about it here.

Marionette Lines – What are They and How Do I Treat Them?

marionette linesMarionette lines are commonly called “laugh lines” or “smile lines” and are a natural sign of aging that appear downwards around the mouth and chin. They can make you look like you have a frown on your face. These lines form as facial volume minimizes with age and deeper creases form below the mouth.

Voted Best Dermatologists in Central Texas

We're doing a happy dance of gratitude today for being voted the Best Dermatologists in Central Texas by the readers of the Killeen Daily Herald! What an honor to have been recognized by our patients, and the Herald. We're grateful to be your dermatology Providers of choice.

ProFractional with MicroLaserPeel: A Complete Fractional Treatment

profractional laser and mlpMore and more people are looking for ways to correct and decrease fine lines, wrinkles, pigment, and scars. There are several options and lasers available now and trusted Providers at Vitalogy Skincare are skilled and experienced to help patients with them. While everyone’s skin is different and every situation is unique, combining treatments has proven to be effective for a variety of skin conditions from photoaging to acne scarring. You’ll usually see better results than with a single procedure.

Breast Cancer and Skin Cancer: Are They Connected?

breast cancer and skin cancerMany people wonder if different cancers are connected to each other or if having cancer of one type makes you more likely to have another type. A 2018 study found some connections do indeed exist between different types of cancers. According to BreastCancer.org, “People who are diagnosed with a higher-than-average number of basal cell carcinomas, […]