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See You in 2010

December 17, 2009

On behalf of the Escobedo Skin Center staff, we’d like to wish you happy holidays. Our office will be closed from December 21 to January 4 but associates will still be available to answer phones and take appointments during this time. Don’t forget to stop by and order skin care products before Christmas. Read More

Clear Skin Christmas

December 16, 2009

This holiday season, Escobedo Skin Center would like to give back to our dynamic community. Since our specialty is skin, we’re hosting our First Annual Clear Skin Drive to provide low-income Austinites with prescriptions and free consultations with Dr. Escobedo for this event only. Read More

Cut Your Losses

December 15, 2009

We all love instant gratification, especially when it comes to weight loss right? There’s nothing like diet and exercise to maintain health and fitness, but many people need a boost in addition to the basics. The quest for quick weight loss has led many Americans to pills like Hydroxycut. While these pills may produce desired results, they’ve also produced serious side effects. Read More

Botax Survey

December 10, 2009

A survey conducted by Opinion Research Corp. showed that the majority of Americans oppose the cosmetic tax. The national survey included over 1,000 men and women 18 and older. Fifty-two percent opposed the tax, while 43 percent favored the proposed 5% tax on cosmetic procedures. Sixty-four percent agreed and 37 percent strongly agreed that the tax has no place in health care reform. Read More

Sensational Subtlety

December 9, 2009

Cosmetic procedures have come down from their 2004 peak, especially during the recession, but statistics show that many people still opt for non-surgical procedures in times of need. According to a study by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, almost 2 million surgical cosmetic treatments were performed in 2008, versus 8.5 million non-surgical procedures. Read More

Fight Aging With Sculptra® Aesthetic

December 7, 2009

Join Escobedo Skin Center this Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 3 to 5 p.m. for an exclusive demo and special discounts. Sculptra® has been used for patients with flat temples and sunken cheeks resulting from HIV lipodystrophy and weight loss, but now Sculptra® Aesthetic may be used to treat signs of aging. Read More

No Botaxation

December 3, 2009

Though many politicians issued statements denying knowledge of a 5% cosmetic surgery tax, or “Botax”, the plan is still fully on the table. Patients and physicians have begun to speak out against a tax that would mainly discriminate against middle class women. Read More