It’s never too early and never too late to have great skin.
It’s what I want clients like you, , to remember each day.
And it was one of the many coveted skincare tips I shared during my “How to Look Radiant At Any Age” talk at Moffly Media’s Women In Business event last week!
At the talk, I mentioned something new and exclusive that we have been working on at NicholsMD: The Non-Surgical Greenwich Mommy Makeover! As a mother of 3, I know first-hand that moms want a consistently well-rested appearance and gala-ready body, but don’t want the downtime and risk involved with surgery.
So, we designed the NicholsMD Non-Surgical Greenwich Mommy MakeoverMakeover with this in mind. It’s 100% non-surgical, results-driven, and targeted for the busy Greenwich mom who wants to be her 2.0 self. I’m so excited to debut it in June 2018!
Speaking of Moms, here’s a picture of my mom, my director, Emily (a new mom!), and I at the YWCA Old Bags Luncheon!
And if you haven’t heard yet, my staff and I are gearing up for our BIG 5-YearAnniversary Party on June 13 (click here for details!), and you are all invited. I can’t wait to celebrate with all of you and thank you for your incredible loyalty and support. As I always tell people, I “skip to work,” because of the joy that working with clients like you brings me.
I really hope to see you at our upcoming Anniversary Party, and look forward to seeing you in the office soon.
At NicholsMD, your skin’s health is our #1 priority.
With the month of May being National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we want to remind you to schedule your Annual Full Body Skin Exam ($175) with us this year and stock up on your suncreens (now 10% off!).
Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers in the U.S. It is also the easiest to cure, if diagnosed and treated early. So, if you spot any change in an existing mole, freckle or if you find a new one with any of the warning signs of skin cancer, don’t delay. Contact our office to have your body fully assessed with Dr. Kim Nichols from head-to-toe.
Total Neck Rejuvenation
(Xeomin, Belotero, Ultherapy)
Redness Minimizer Treatment
3 Global Revitalization Laser Treatments
Here are some simple tips from the American Board of Dermatology on how to treat a bee sting!
It can happen fast. One minute the kids are all playing peacefully outside on a warm, spring day. The next minute a piercing scream reveals that one them has been stung by a bee. To help alleviate the panic, it’s important to know what to do – and not do – to treat a bee sting.
Stay calm. Although most bees usually only sting once, wasps and hornets can sting again. If you are stung, calmly walk away from the area to avoid additional attacks.
Remove the stinger. If the stinger remains in your skin, remove it by scraping over it with your fingernail or a piece of gauze. Never use tweezers to remove a stinger, as squeezing it can cause more venom to release into your skin.
Wash the sting with soap and water.
Apply a cold pack to reduce swelling. However, if the swelling moves to other parts of your body, such as your face or neck, go to the emergency room immediately, as you might be having an allergic reaction. Other signs of an allergic reaction include difficulty breathing, nausea, hives, or dizziness.
Although most people do not experience severe reactions to bee stings, it’s a good idea to keep an eye on anyone who has been stung in case they develop more serious symptoms. If you notice any signs of an allergic reaction, or if you or someone you know has been stung multiple times – particularly if he or she is a child – seek medical attention immediately.
If you notice any redness, pus, or increased pain or swelling, make an appointment to see board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Kim Nichols.
Kim Nichols, MD, FAAD 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. She has been featured as an expert speaker by numerous pharmaceutical, dermatological, skin care companies and organizations, such as The Dr. Oz Show, Better Homes and Garden Magazine, CBS New York, USWeekly, Women’s Health Magazine, The Megyn Kelly Today Show, and News Channel12. Dr. Nichols is also a Medical Council Physician Member of The Skin Care Foundation.
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.
An early Happy Thanksgiving to you! I hope you are enjoying this crisp fall weather and getting ready to celebrate the season with your families.
Here at NicholsMD, we are deep into our busy pre-holiday season, helping our clients look their best for all the holiday social events coming up. One thing that always comes up during these times is food. Lots and lots of food! We all tend to eat a lot more than normal during the holidays, and not all of it is very good for us. But we also need to indulge once in a while and enjoy the good times without any restrictions! So what can you do the rest of the time to eat the best you can for beautiful healthy skin? In the educational article below, I discuss some of the best foods you can eat to keep you looking your best from the inside out.
Speaking of strong, beautiful, and confident women, here is my office manager, Emily (still on maternity leave), speaking at the SkinCeuticals Insiders’ event this weekend doing a presentation on “How-To Guide to Building a Cosmetic Empire. ” She was amazing! I’m so proud!
Have a great time this Thanksgiving and be thankful for being the strong, beautiful and confident person you are!
Best,
Dr. Nichols
One of the first things we notice about someone is their eyes, which can be a true tell of their age. Puffiness, crepiness, and wrinkling around the eye area are common as we age because the skin is so thin. Clients often ask what can be done to treat this delicate area? We have the ultimate eye rejuvenation solution for you Ultherapy and Xeomin.
Ultherapy is an FDA-cleared treatment that uses micro-focused ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the skin and help stimulate collagen – with NO downtime! By delivering micro-focused energy to certain depths at just the right temperature, Ultherapy helps trigger the regenerative process to produce new collagen. Our Ultherapy under-eye treatment is relatively quick and results take about 3-4 months to fully set in. While you will notice a tightened and more youthful appearance around the eye, this treatment is very preventative as well.
About 1 week after your Ultherapy treatment, Xeomin can then be administered to the crows’ feet area as a finishing touch. Just like Botox, Xeomin relaxes the muscle contraction that creates the wrinkles around the lateral part of the eye. Results take about 1 week to set in, and lines and wrinkles are softened dramatically.
Christie Brinkley is now the official spokeswoman for both Ultherapy and Xeomin (and who wouldn’t want to look as good as she does!) Here’s what she had to say about the treatments to People magazine:
“It was like a non-invasive pick-me-up. When I look in the mirror, I want to feel like I look as good as I feel. And if you can have something done to feel more confident and better about yourself, then you feel like your face matches your spirit – and my spirit is enthusiastic and energetic.”
What NOT to do for good skin!
There are many bad habits people have in terms of skin care that they don’t think will actually affect them. Truth is, what you’re doing to your skin now may not seem so bad, but it will negatively affect your “future skin” in terms of how it will look, feel, and age. Here are a few tips of what NOT to do for good skin
DO NOT over exfoliate your skin.We are told to exfoliate for cell regeneration and to get the dead skin cells off of the surface. However, less is more! When you over-exfoliate your skin with harsh products (i.e. St. Ive’s facial scrub – yuck!) you are actually stripping down your skins’ natural barrier and leaving it open and vulnerable to sun exposure and harmful bacteria. This can leave your skin irritated and even damaged. Everyone’s skin is different and can tolerate different things, but keep your mechanical “scrub” exfoliation or Clarisonic brush to only one to two times a week. If you are using chemical exfoliation such as AHA/BHA acids or Retinol, you may not need to do any other exfoliation. Once a month, come in to NicholsMD for a professional exfoliation treatment such as dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, a chemical peel, or a laser treatment.
DO NOT pick and pop your own pimples. So many people think popping pimples will help the situation, which more often than not, actually makes it worse. The bacteria from under your fingernails can spread and cause more breakouts, and the pressure from your nails can cause scarring. There are also papules that aren’t meant to be popped and just need to heal on their own or be treated in the aesthetician’s room with chemical exfoliation, high-frequency currents or LED light therapy. So please, save your skin and leave the extracting to the professionals!
DO NOT go to sleep without washing your face. No matter how tired you are, it is imperative to wash your makeup off at night. Without washing, your skin is harboring bacteria and is getting clogged and congested which leads to breakouts and large pores. Our skin rejuvenates itself overnight, so it is super important to wash off all of the day’s debris. Take the extra few minutes to go to bed with clean skin and apply a few good products to help repair and rejuvenate your skin overnight.
Lastly but most importantly – DO NOT skip out on SPF! Believe it or not, SPF is the number one anti-aging product because the sun’s harmful rays are the number one thing that cause pre-mature aging, and even worse, skin cancer. Use a broad-spectrum SPF like SkinCeuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 50 and protect your skin. Your future skin will thank you for it!
Article Written by Jessica Bergquist, NicholsMD’s Licensed Medical Aesthetician
Becoming a mother at 19, I never imagined I would suffer from incontinence so early in life. Getting back into shape as fast as I would like to was difficult because many things caused incontinence. I couldn’t run as fast as I used to; I couldn’t jump rope with my daughter; I avoided laughing too hard because I would leak. I was told over and over again by my gynecologist and urologist, that kegel exercises were the only thing that could help. But let’s be honest, how many times can someone remember to do kegels throughout the day?
It wasn’t until I began working for NicholsMD and I was asked if I would like to try their new device for laser feminine rejuvenation, the CO2RE Intima. I finally had hope that I would no longer struggle with incontinence. I can’t emphasize enough how the CO2RE Intima changed my life. It painless and effective. A month after my first treatment, I noticed an improvement with my incontinence problem as well as an improvement in sexual gratification. I highly recommend this procedure. It truly helped boost my confidence and most importantly I am able to jump and play with my daughter.
Growing up, I loved wearing makeup. Especially because it helped cover blemishes and acne. Many times I would wonder why my skin would still breakout. I felt like I had tried all of the cleansers you can find to help aid acne. I never felt confident enough to leave my house with a bare face until now.
After using Skinceuticals LHA Cleansing Gel for little over a year, there has been a drastic improvement in my skin. It’s clearer, brighter and even feels firmer! I never skip a day or night without washing my face with LHA Cleansing Gel. This gel-to-foam cleanser helps clarify your skin by gently exfoliating dead skin cells and decongesting your pores, and with the help of its main ingredient, lipo hydroxyacid, it also diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and rough texture.
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. She has been featured as an expert speaker by numerous pharmaceutical, dermatological, skin care companies and organizations, such as The Dr. Oz Show, Better Homes and Garden Magazine, CBS New York, USWeekly, Women’s Health Magazine, Today.Com, and News Channel12. Dr. Nichols is also a Medical Council Physician Member of The Skin Care Foundation.
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.[/two_third]
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You can probably rattle off hard-hitting skin care ingredients by the mile, but we can bet there’s one super effective, super important ingredient that you most likely don’t even know to look for on the label. “Ceramides are certainly the underdog when thinking about skin care,” Greenwich, CT, dermatologist Kim Nichols, MD, says. “While you may not recognize them as a well-known skin care ingredient, they certainly deserve to be—they create the skin’s natural protective layer, assist in holding the skin together and are vital in helping to retain moisture in the skin.”
So how can something so important be so under-the-radar? For starters, Dr. Nichols says that the accessibility and formulations of ceramides have changed somewhat over the years, so it’s not so much that they’re “new,” as they are more accessible (brands like Elizabeth Arden, Dr. Jart+ and CeraVe even have entire ranges devoted to them). “Now you will find them in many over-the-counter skin care products, which was not always the case. Also, many skin care lines are combining ceramides with other hydrating lipid ingredients, such as cholesterol and fatty acids to give extra intense moisture retention.”You May Also Like: Elizabeth Arden’s Cult-Classic Skin Care Capsules Just Got an Anti-Aging UpgradeThat all sounds like a plus, but beyond the hydration factor, ceramides are imperative to healthy skin because they ARE the naturally occurring lipids (i.e. oils) present in the skin and are pretty much the most important factor that plays into a parched complexion. “The root cause of dry skin can be due to a loss or breakdown of ceramides,” Dr. Nichols says. “By using a product that contains ceramides, you are helping to replenish your skin, which, in turn, will assist in hydration and overall skin health.”
Then there’s the aging factor: “With early skin aging, we notice a decrease in the foundation of our skin, such as collagen proteins and ceramide production,” explains New York dermatologist Julie Russak, MD. “In the top layer of the skin, ceramides hold skin cells together, forming a protective layer that plumps the skin and retains moisture.”
As Dr. Russak also points out, ceramides aren’t just an ingredient intended for external skin slathering. “A great analogy would be to think of skin cells as bricks, and the ceramides as the mortar or spackle holding it together. Ceramides’ crucial role of re-enforcing the skin barrier ensures our skin, which is meant to protect us, does this job effectively.”
While you can find ceramides in certain foods, such as brown rice, sweet potato spinach and eggs, Dr. Russak says it’s a good idea to not only incorporate them via diet, but through supplementation and a topical skin care regimen as well. Her pick: NeoCell Ceramides Skin Hydrator, which she says has a unique blend of ceramides, vitamin C, coconut water and hyaluronic acid to “make for a perfect skin hydrator at any age.”
