We moved!!

My middle one, Peyton, not in the photo because my poor guy was under-the-weather that day!

BOUTIQUE DIRECTIONS HERE!

50 Old Field Point Road, Third Floor

Greenwich, CT 06830

PS. There is complimentary, covered and uncovered parking behind our new space. There’s a sign that says ‘Private Parking’ – that parking is for you!

Our entrance is located in the front of the building. Take the elevator up to the third floor!

Answer: Certain products can be used year-round; but, for the most part, you want to change your skin care routine seasonally.

Our skin will overproduce oil in the heat of summer to help keep it moisturized. In the summer months you should cleanse, exfoliate, treat and prevent sun damage with lighter-weight products.Here are some of my favorite summertime products:

SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser – This cleanser removes excess impurities and oil without drying the skin. Gentle enough to be used several times a day, this non-irritating cleanser conditions, soothes, and calms.

IntraCeuticals Enzyme Exfoliant -This light exfoliator amplifies skin radiance and provides a perfect base for the application of makeup. It contains a combination of carnauba, beeswax and bamboo beads which provide unparalleled exfoliation to reveal a polished and glowing complexion.

SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum – This all-in-one skin rejuvenating treatment improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone and texture. No wonder it’s Hollywood’s secret to beautiful skin!

ColoreScience Sunforgettable Loose Mineral Sunscreen–This broad-spectrum sunscreen makes protecting your skin easy, 365 days a year. Perfectly portable and easy to reapply, it offers powerful SPF 50 UVA/UVB protection with sheer, natural-looking coverage. And you can put it right on top of your makeup so you can keep up with your promise to Dr. Nichols to re-apply your sunscreen every two hours!:)

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Meet Alyson!

Meet Alyson!

Alyson joined our NicholsMD staff earlier this month as Client Coordinator. She’ll be the first person you meet when you enter our new, Boutique location. She’s joining us after graduating from Pennsylvania State University this past spring. She has a keen interest in cosmetic dermatology, so she’ll be starting nursing school and working with NicholsMD in the fall to pursue her passion. We’re so excited to have her join our staff, and for you to meet her!

Seabather’s Eruption is an extremely itchy rash caused by Cnidarian jellyfish larvae, often called “sea lice.” It begins a few hours after bathing in the ocean, usually in places along the Atlantic coast. It occurs when these invisible larvae become entrapped under people’s swimsuits, and then release a toxin that leads to the subsequent rash. Therefore, most of the bumps and hives of the rash will be found on the areas of the body that were covered by the swimsuit – i.e. the buttocks, waist and breasts. The eruption can persist for up to 2 weeks. And according to a recent ABC News report, a wide outbreak of these sea lice are expected along the Gulf of Mexico this summer. So if you are in these endemic areas, it’s best to shower with cold water immediately after getting out of the ocean; this will hopefully get off any possible larvae before an eruption starts.

Swimmer’s Itch differs from Seabather’s Eruption in that it is found on exposed areas of the body not covered by swimsuits (most often on the legs and chest); and it can occur both in saltwater and freshwater. It is caused a microscopic organism called a cercarieae that leaves its snail host and burrows into the skin of unsuspecting swimmers. After coming out of the water, the bather begins to itch and the rash develops. The incredibly itchy rash comes and goes for several days and then spontaneously resolves. It can be prevented by thoroughly washing, towel-drying, and applying alcohol to exposed body parts after swimming in an endemic area.

Getting To Know Dr. Nichols

Dr. Kim Nichols is the Founding Director of NicholsMD of Greenwich. A board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nichols is renowned for her expertise in the fields of cosmetic and medical/surgical dermatology.

Before opening her office in Greenwich, Dr. Nichols practiced dermatology on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for the past 6 years. She has been featured as an expert speaker by numerous pharmaceutical, dermatological, skin care companies and organizations.

Dr. Nichols graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and attended NYU Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and completed her dermatology residency at KDMC/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Beyond her leadership in the medical field, Dr. Nichols is a Board Member of the Greenwich, CT YWCA, and Greater New York City American Red Cross. Dr. Nichols lives in the area with her husband and three small children.

Bonjourno!

That’s about the extent of the Italian I picked up on my recent trip to Italy. My husband, friends and I took a week in Tuscany, Florence and Rome. The wine tours, the food, the shopping… it was a wonderful trip that I won’t forget! 

My husband and I in the postcard poppy fields of Tuscany.

Back at the office, my team and I had a great time last Sunday at a New York City Football Club game (that’s NYC’s professional soccer team). My husband’s firm, Cabanillas and Associates, hosted my staff and his employees at one of their sponsored suites. It was a beautiful sunny day so the staff and I used our ColoreScience Unforgettable SPF 30 Mineral Brush to reapply our sunscreen without messing up our makeup. It’s a must for the summer season, so you should definitely check it out on our shop page! (And P.S It’s also our Product of the Month!)

Our soon-to-be NicholsMD location is finishing up construction! This means, we’re just a few weeks away from move-in day! I’m so excited for you to see the bigger and brighter Boutique.

I’m looking forward to having you in the boutique to help you feel beautiful, confident and ready to live your best life today and every day! 

• The American Academy of Pediatrics has certified that DEET in insect repellant is safe to use in children 6-months old and older. 
• Do not spray aerosol or pump products in enclosed areas.
• Do not spray aerosol or pump products directly to your face. Spray your hands and then rub them carefully over the face, avoiding eyes and mouth.
• Wash off repellant after returning indoors.
• Do not apply DEET near cuts or open wounds. 
• You can apply DEET and sunscreen together. However, it is recommended that you apply the sunscreen first. 

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We’re Moving! 

In just a few weeks, we’ll be packing things up and heading over to our beautiful and spacious new home located at 50 Old Field Point Road in Greenwich. We’ve taken over the entire Third Floor! 

This new, convenient location will mean an even better experience for you.  In addition to all of the innovative skincare solutions NicholsMD has become known for, we’ll be announcing innovative procedures and services that we know you are going to love.  Stay-tuned for exciting updates as we countdown to the move and Grand Opening celebration! 

We will notify you by email when we officially move addresses.  Until then, all appointments are still being held at our 469 W. Putnam Avenue, Suite 201 Boutique.

Getting To Know Dr. Nichols

Dr. Kim Nichols is the Founding Director of NicholsMD of Greenwich. A board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nichols is renowned for her expertise in the fields of cosmetic and medical/surgical dermatology.

Before opening her office in Greenwich, Dr. Nichols practiced dermatology on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for the past 6 years. She has been featured as an expert speaker by numerous pharmaceutical, dermatological, skin care companies and organizations.

Dr. Nichols graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and attended NYU Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and completed her dermatology residency at KDMC/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Beyond her leadership in the medical field, Dr. Nichols is a Board Member of the Greenwich, CT YWCA, and Greater New York City American Red Cross. Dr. Nichols lives in the area with her husband and three small children.

I hope you’re having a productive spring start to the warmer season! Construction is in full swing at the soon-to-be NicholsMD location.  I’m so excited for you to see the bigger and brighter space. One of the perks of the new office will be regular Saturday appointments. For now, our current office is scheduling occasional Saturday appointments and evening hours. Click here to schedule!

Over the past two weekends, the NicholsMD team has been honored to participate and sponsor two important fundraising events to support some great causes: the Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day, the largest annual fundraiser for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure for breast cancer. Although it rained on both occasions, it couldn’t dampen our enthusiasm! 

 And it’s always fun seeing many of you at various spring evening events in our community. 

Inside our office, we’ve added some new exciting procedures to our list of services such as PRP and microneedling. PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is all-the-buzz right now as an incredibly effective treatment for not only skin aging rejuvenation, but also acne scarring, hair loss, and stretch marks! And microneedling treatments (with hyaluronic acid, growth factors, or PRP) are a great way to improve skin tone and texture with no downtime.

I hope you and your families are enjoying the warmer weather. I’m looking forward to having you in our boutique to help you feel beautiful, confident and ready to live your best life today and every day! 

And Happy Cinco de Mayo from my family to yours! 

Question: If I have a tan, is it ok to get an oxygen facial?

Answer: Yes, It’s completely safe.  In fact, it’s quite beneficial to have an oxygen treatment after being in the sun! The oxygen treatment will help the skin quickly heal from the drying and damaging effects of the sun. And the Vitamin C infusion during the oxygen facial acts not only as a powerful antioxidant, but it also leaves your skin plump and hydrated.

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May: Skin Cancer Awareness Month

I spent most of my life in the sun. From sunny Southern California to the white sand beaches of Hawaii, I always wanted to have the perfect bronzed tan. So of course, sunscreen was not on my radar. Now I’m paying the price! From the oh-so-not-cute freckles all over my face, chest, arms, legs, and back (you get the picture), to the fine lines that are creeping up on my 30-something face, I regret my many hours of lying on the beach and soaking up the sun.

Today, you will not see me without sunscreen on! Let it be in our soggy start to May or the extreme heat of summer, sunscreen is always on and nearby.  Because the powerful UV rays that feel oh-so-good, cause more than just freckles and tan lines. They age us prematurely; burst our small blood vessels leaving us red in the face all the time; cause scaly patches, discoloration and most importantly…Cancer!

For the best ways to prevent all of this damage, here are a few tips from suncancer.org.

Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. Do not burn. Avoid tanning and never use UV tanning beds. Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB), physical (i.e. with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating. Examine your skin head-to-toe every month. See your dermatologist every year for a professional skin exam.

Annual Full Body Skin Exams! 

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, NicholsMD is offering one friend or family member a complimentary full body skin exam at your next appointment with us (valued at $175). We kindly ask that you call or email our office in advance if you plan to take advantage of this Friends and Family May offer! 

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US. Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of skin color, gender or age. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. These facts may be alarming, but because skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease, it is highly preventable.  

Click Here to Request an Appointment for an Annual Full Body Skin Screening:

 *Expires May 31, 2016 *One Family/Friend Complimentary Screening Per Client  *NicholsMD is offering one friend or family member a complimentary full body skin exam at your next appointment with us. Cannot be redeemed on past appointments or cancelled appointments. The screening is done at the time of the existing client’s appointment, and the existing client must be present. 

 NicholsMD Internship Program

We’ve started an internship program for local high school students that are interested in medicine to join our staff and learn more about dermatology. 

Hailey, a senior from Byram Hills High School, is one of the first interns in the program. She will be with us for 6 weeks. She’s currently working on a Teen Services brochure about how teenagers can combat acne and acne scarring!

Getting To Know Dr. Nichols

Dr. Kim Nichols is the Founding Director of NicholsMD of Greenwich. A board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nichols is renowned for her expertise in the fields of cosmetic and medical/surgical dermatology.

Before opening her office in Greenwich, Dr. Nichols practiced dermatology on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for the past 6 years. She has been featured as an expert speaker by numerous pharmaceutical, dermatological, skin care companies and organizations.

Dr. Nichols graduated Cum Laude from Harvard University and attended NYU Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Medical Center and completed her dermatology residency at KDMC/Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Beyond her leadership in the medical field, Dr. Nichols is a Board Member of the Greenwich, CT YWCA, and Greater New York City American Red Cross. Dr. Nichols lives in the area with her husband and three small children.