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The Secret Peel Behind Flawless Skin: A Brazilian Aesthetic Clinician’s Weekly Reset
There is one product I recommend to virtually every patient who walks through my door on Madison Avenue — from those seeking their first aesthetic treatment to those who demand...
The Best Vitamin C Serum for Your Face: What to Look for and Why Ours Is Different
Not all Vitamin C serums are created equal and most patients don’t know what to look for. Dr. Cris Andrade breaks down the science of Vitamin C in skincare, why...
Exosome Serum: What It Actually Does
Exosome serums are not like other serums. They don’t sit on the surface of the skin they communicate with your cells. Dr. Cris Andrade explains what exosomes actually are, how...
Facial Balancing NYC: What It Is, Who It’s For, and What to Expect
Facial balancing is one of the most searched aesthetic treatments in New York City — and one of the most misunderstood. Dr. Cris Andrade, trained in Rio de Janeiro and...
Choosing a Med Spa in NYC: A Clinician’s Honest Guide
Choosing a med spa in NYC? Dr. Cris Andrade shares questions to ask about your injector’s credentials, consultation process, product transparency and follow-up care, with practical considerations before booking in...
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 balancing is not a single treatment, it’s a proportion-first approach. Dr. Cris Andrade explains what facial balance means, how it differs from conventional filler treatment, and how she assesses...
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...