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An honest skincare blog: plain-language guides to real treatments, what to expect, and aftercare. New guides are added regularly.

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ComparisonCoolSculpting Elite vs EmSculpt NeoOne reduces stubborn fat, the other builds muscle and burns fat. How to choose.Read the guide PricingHow med spa pricing works (and how to save)Why pricing is set at your consultation, plus the Beauty Bank and 0% financing.Read the guide Treatment GuideNon-surgical body contouring, comparedFat reduction, muscle building, and skin tightening without surgery in the Upstate.Read the guide Treatment GuideBotox & injectables in the UpstateWhat to look for in an injector, and the full injectable menu at Back to 30.Read the guide ComparisonBotox vs DysportTwo FDA-approved wrinkle relaxers at Back to 30. How they compare and how to choose.Read the guide ComparisonMorpheus8 vs MicroneedlingMicroneedling works at the surface; Morpheus8 adds radiofrequency in the deeper layers.Read the guide Treatment GuideBest treatment for fine lines & wrinklesWrinkle relaxers, fillers, collagen stimulators, and resurfacing, matched to your lines.Read the guide Treatment GuideBest skin tightening, without surgeryUltherapy, Morpheus8, and PDO threads, compared for lift and firmness.Read the guide ComparisonSculptra vs dermal fillersFillers add volume now; Sculptra rebuilds your own collagen over time.Read the guide ComparisonKybella vs CoolSculpting for a double chinAn injectable that destroys fat, or controlled cooling that freezes it. Both at Back to 30.Read the guide Treatment GuideBest treatment for sun damage & brown spotsIPL, BBL, and Lumecca, light-based treatments for pigment and sun damage.Read the guide Treatment GuideBest treatment for acne scarsMicroneedling, RF microneedling, and Morpheus8 for texture and scarring.Read the guide Treatment GuideHow long does Botox last?When you'll see results, how long they last, and how to maintain them.Read the guide Treatment GuideLip filler in the UpstateJuvederm and Restylane for natural-looking volume and shape.Read the guide Treatment GuideBest treatment for under-eye circlesPRF under-eye and tear trough filler for dark circles and hollows.Read the guide Treatment GuideWhich chemical peel is right for you?VI Peel, PCA Sensi Peel, and BioRePeel, matched to your skin.Read the guide

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