What are Hormones?  Hormones are the chemical messengers our body needs to tell cells what to do. They travel in our bloodstream to tissues and organs to help them do their job. They work slowly over time and affect many different processes including growth and development, metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, and mood. Without hormones telling your cells what to do...

There is no doubt; we’re in the age of the ‘lip job’. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported an increase of 50% in lip augmentations for 18 to 55-plus-year-olds between 2000 and 2016. If you’re looking to plump your pout—but not to the extent of some celebrities— it is indeed possible. Our Cosmetic Team at Sheperd Integrative Dermatology has...

So you’re thinking about getting Botox in Charleston or Mt. Pleasant, SC? The popular injectable of botulinum toxin works by paralyzing facial muscles, thus smoothing out lines and wrinkles in the skin. Despite that slightly startling fact, the injectable was one of the most popular aesthetic procedures in 2018, namely because the results are remarkable, the downtime minimal, and the...

  The American Academy of Dermatology recommends regular skin checks for good health and wellbeing. People of all ages and skin colors can be affected by skin cancer. Receiving regular skin checks can increase your chance of catching skin cancer at an early and treatable stage. Continue reading for the top 5 reasons we at Sheperd Integrative Dermatology believe you...

While CoolSculpting® is still considered a new and innovative procedure, it was first approved by the FDA over 6 years ago! As you may know, CoolSculpting® uses cryolipolysis, a medical treatment that uses freezing methods to destroy fat cells, to reshape your body or sculpt your body’s contours. CoolSculpting® is seen as a successful and safe, non-surgical alternative to liposuction...

There are several ways to safely prevent, treat, and reverse signs of aging on your skin. If your wrinkles bother you—whether they’re fine surface lines or deep furrows—head to Sheperd Integrative Dermatology in Mount Pleasant for assessment and treatment. Our skincare professionals will safely and artfully create natural-looking results you’ll love. Retinoids, like retinol, are by far the best noninvasive...