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Explore the latest articles, news, insights , and stories from Dr. Cris Studio.
Choosing a Med Spa in NYC: A Clinician’s Honest Guide
In December 2025, the New York City Council and State launched a joint investigation into the city’s medical spa industry. The following month, the New York Department of State issued...
BHRT and Skin Aging: How Hormones Affect Your Face and What to Do About It
Hormonal changes — perimenopause, menopause, and beyond — are one of the most significant and least discussed drivers of facial aging. Dr. Cris Andrade explains exactly how estrogen, progesterone, and...
What Is Facial Balance? The Brazilian Approach to Proportion
Facial harmonization is not a treatment — it’s a philosophy. Dr. Cris Andrade, trained in Rio de Janeiro where this approach was pioneered, explains what facial harmonization actually means, how...
Biostimulators vs. Fillers: Which One Is Right for Your Face
Biostimulators and fillers are both used for facial rejuvenation but they work differently, last differently, and are right for different faces. Dr. Cris Andrade breaks down the honest clinical difference...
Best Non-Surgical Face Lift in NYC: What to Actually Look For
Searching for the best non-surgical face lift in NYC? Dr. Cris Andrade — internationally recognized pioneer in facial balancing, trained in Rio de Janeiro and practicing on Madison Avenue —...
How Long Do Exosome Results Last? Face, Neck & Hair A Clinician’s Honest Answer
How long do exosome results actually last — for the face, neck, and hair? Dr. Cris Andrade gives the honest clinical answer: what to expect month by month, what extends...
Stem Cells vs. Exosomes in Aesthetics: What’s the Difference and Which One Actually Works
Stem cells and exosomes are both used in regenerative aesthetics — but they are not the same thing, and the distinction matters enormously for your results and your safety. Dr....
Unforgettable First Visit at Dr. Cris Studio & How GLOW10 Keeps Patients Coming Back
New to Dr. Cris Studio? Use code GLOW10 for 10% off your first treatment. And once you experience the difference — the clinical depth, the Brazilian-trained precision, the results —...