Dr. Rueckl says he consistently hears that patients go out in the sun and avoid sunscreen to “make sure they are getting enough Vitamin D.” The truth is, you need just a few minutes of sun – even indirect sun – for your body to produce Vitamin D from the exposure to UVB rays. In … Read more › “Vitamin D and The Sun”

A topically applied botulinum toxin type A is in the third phase of clinical testing. At this point in time the initial phases of the study have been highly impressive, showing the topical botulinum has efficacy similar to injectable botulinums like Botox Cosmetic (Allergan) and Dysport (Medicis). It seems the topical product will be applied … Read more › “Topical Botulinum (Botox) in Testing”

What Do Antioxidants Do? An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons or hydrogen from a substance to an oxidizing agent. Oxidation reactions can produce free radicals. In turn, these radicals can start chain reactions. When the chain reaction occurs in a cell, … Read more › “Why Antioxidants?”

Dr. Rueckl doesn’t recommend permanent fillers or implants. He says, “I have taken out so many problem ones over the years, I probably couldn’t even begin to count. It seems likebadimplants copy a good idea, until you realize that as your body ages naturally, your face, lips, etc. do change shape, even slightly, and putting … Read more › “Why Aren’t Permanent Fillers Done More Often?”

The importance of checking your skin! Skin cancer is on the rise! It is projected that there will be nearly 4 million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer diagnosed this year in the U.S., which is on the rise. Additionally the incidence of melanoma in situ continues to increase with an estimated 56,000 to be … Read more › “Check Your Skin Regularly, Please!”