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This Is the First Thing Derms Notice About Your Skin

Top dermatologists reveal what they notice the moment you walk into their office

by Lindsay Tigar | COMMENT

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If anything seems out of balance Recently had a procedure like Botox or another injectable? Don't try and trick your dermatologist into giving you new injections before it's time. As board-certified dermatologist Dr. Michael Swann explains, skin care experts are trained to detect any sort of plastic surgery — for better or often times, worse. "The first thing I often notice is if anything seems out of balance, and the most obvious thing is when patients have cosmetic work done that is not natural or pretty," he says.

While this is a negative first impression, it's one Swann says is preventable if you do your due diligence to source a dermatologist you can trust. "I would much rather have a patient who has a problem with scarring, irregular pigmentation, wrinkles or sun damage, but looks natural: those are targets that we can improve," he says. "Even the most beautiful person immediately looks like they are trying too hard when they have an unnatural or overdone filler procedure or an overly tight facelift."

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