Dr. AJ. Khalil, MD Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

Do you think #aging starts to begin in your 40s or 50s? Your #skin actually starts to age in your 20s. Once you hit 25, your #collagen levels can start to slowly deplete, which can result in the appearance of #saggingskin and the onset of #finelines. Try incorporating #antioxidants, like vitamin C, to help maintain young, healthy-looking skin. #wellnesswednesday #skinhealth

#Recovering from plastic surgery? It's important that you limit your #activity and #relax! If you rush into things, recovery may take a little longer. #tiptuesday #plasticsurgery

#Eggnog is a great festive #drink! But it may not be the best for your #skin. Even though eggs are beneficial for your overall #skinhealth, the other ingredients, like sugar and whole milk or cream, may not be the greatest thing for your skin. #tiptuesday #skincare

#ReminderMonday: A #hotbath might sound #relaxing, especially with the temperatures dropping, but hot water can actually strip your skin of much-needed #moisture. If you can't live without your hot shower or bath, try to keep them at a 10-minute max and definitely not more than once a day. #skincare

#FunFactFriday: Top 5 #cosmeticsurgical procedures are breast augmentation, liposuction, eyelid surgery, nose reshaping and facelift. #cosmeticsurgery

#ReminderMonday: Want to have #beautiful skin for the #Holidays? Remember to get your #beautysleep in! Your skin repairs and regenerates while you are in deep #sleep. #skincare

Myth: The higher the #SPF of your #sunscreen, the better. Truth: Above a certain level, a higher SPF has little added #benefit compared with a lower SPF. 30 SPF blocks out 97% of UVB #radiation. #truththursday #skincare

Did you know that your #skin is constantly #renewing itself? A cell called #keratinocytes in the outer layer of skin is constantly dividing to produce a supply of #cells that move up through this layer and shed from its surface. #truththursday #skinhealth

Did you know that changing out your #pillowcases at least once a week is good for your #skin? Changing out your pillowcase can help prevent #bacteria build-up which can cause #blemishes and #acne. #wellnesswednesday #skincare

What you #eat is just as important as the #products you put on your #skin. Try incorporating #mangoes into your #diet! Mangoes contain compounds with #antioxidant properties, which can help protect your skin. #welnesswednesday #skincare #mango