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Skin Survival Guide for NYC: Pollution, Subway Grime, and Office AC

New York is magical, but your skin doesn’t always agree. Between pollution, subway air, seasonal extremes, and constant indoor heating or AC, many of my Manhattan patients arrive with the same complaints: dullness, congestion, dehydration, and irritation. The good news is that with a targeted plan, your skin can absolutely thrive here. How NYC Life […]

Best Botox in Yorkville/Upper East Side: How to Choose a Safe, Reputable Injector in NYC

In a city like New York, you can find Botox offers on almost every block, but not all injectors and practices are created equal. As a cosmetic physician who has been injecting for over a decade, I can tell you that your choice of provider matters far more than any single product or “deal.” Here’s […]

Hydrafacial vs DiamondGlow: Which Is Better for Your Skin Concerns?

If you’re researching advanced facials in NYC, you’ve probably come across both Hydrafacial and DiamondGlow. They’re often discussed in the same breath, and for good reason: both exfoliate, extract, and infuse. But they’re not identical, and one may fit your skin and lifestyle better than the other. Here’s how I explain the differences to patients […]

DiamondGlow Facial: Step‑by‑Step
Walkthrough of Your First Treatment

If you love the idea of a facial that actually does something beyond relaxation, DiamondGlow often becomes a favorite. It’s a three-in-one treatment that exfoliates, extracts, and infuses targeted serums in a single visit — with no needles and no downtime. Here’s exactly what to expect at your first DiamondGlow appointment in Yorkville on the […]

Lip Filler in NYC: How to Avoid the “Overfilled” Look

Lip filler remains one of the most requested aesthetic treatments in NYC—but one of the biggest concerns patients have is looking “overfilled” or unnatural. The good news is that with the right approach, technique, and provider, lip enhancement can look subtle, balanced, and completely natural. Here’s how to achieve beautifully enhanced lips without that overdone […]

Nasolabial Folds, Marionette Lines, and Cheek Volume: A Modern Approach to Midface Filler

Patients often point to the lines that bother them in the mirror and say, “Can you just fill this line?” The most common culprits are nasolabial folds and marionette lines. While we can soften those lines directly, modern facial aesthetics starts by asking why they formed in the first place. The answer, more often than […]

Dermal Filler 101: HA, Biostimulatory Fillers, and What We Use Them For

“Filler” has become such a buzzword that it can mean anything from a touch of lip definition to a full structural facial transformation. In my Yorkville practice, I see my role as restoring balance and structure, not simply “adding volume.” To understand what filler can do for you, it helps to know that not all […]

When to Start Botox: Preventative
Neuromodulators in Your Late 20s and 30s

“Am I too young for Botox?” is one of the most common questions I hear from patients in their late 20s and early 30s in our Upper East Side practice. The answer isn’t about age alone; it’s about what your skin and muscles are actually doing. Let’s talk about what “preventative Botox” really means and […]

Beginner’s Guide to Botox in NYC:
Cost, Downtime, Results, and Safety

If you’re considering Botox for the first time in New York City, you’re not alone. I treat everyone from young professionals to new parents and seasoned executives in Yorkville and across the Upper East Side who want to look rested, not “done.” Here’s the beginner-friendly guide I wish every patient could read before their first […]

VI Body Peel Pre/Post Treatment Tips from Koru Wellness Aesthetics

A VI Body Peel can help address dark spots or acne on different areas of the body. We recommend a consultation with Dr. Chin or one of our aestheticians to make sure a treatment is right for you and to discuss a treatment plan. We all want you to love your results with us at […]

Dermal Filler Treatment Tips from Koru Wellness Aesthetics

Dermal filler can help restore volume to your face and smooth some wrinkles and shadows caused by facial aging or rapid weight loss. We recommend booking a consultation with Dr. Chin to explain the aging process and see whether dermal filler treatment with us is right for you and your concerns. As a boutique medical […]

Koru Wellness Aesthetics Consultation Tips

We recommend new patients book a consultation before any appointment so we have time to evaluate your skin and speak with you about whether the chosen appointment is the best option for you. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your time with us. Bring any questions you have about the […]

Neuromodulator (Botox, Jeuveau, Xeomin, Dysport, etc.) Tips

Neuromodulator treatments can help relax wrinkles that are caused by facial muscle expression. At Koru Wellness Aesthetics, we recommend first booking a consultation with Dr. Chin to discuss the look you want for the areas you want treated. At the consultation, you will discuss the estimated dosage for your specific concerns and what to expect […]

Coronavirus

Dear Koru Family, I shared this newsletter with our newsletter subscribers a few days ago, but I also wanted to share it as a blog post to the general public. At Koru Wellness Aesthetics, the health, wellness, and safety of our patients and staff are our top priorities. In light of the growing public-health concern […]

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Koru

1.Dr. Chin. A physician – yes, an M.D. – is also the owner and founder of our medical spa. I have dreamed about opening a boutique medical aesthetics practice since I was a little girl. I decided to take the leap into entrepreneurship and have never looked back! 2.Passion. I am an aesthetic physician who […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Get Botox® (or Xeomin®, Dysport® or Jeuveau®, etc.!) By Dr. Vivian Chin

1. As Benjamin Franklin says – “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Many people start Botox as a preventive measure. If your wrinkles haven’t “set” in yet, now is the perfect time to start! By starting relatively early, you prevent the wrinkles from becoming more permanent creases. Once your wrinkles are […]

Top Ten Koru’s Questions During a Botox Consultation

I thought I would condense the top 10 questions I usually get during a Botox® /Xeomin®/Dysport®/Jeuveau® consultation into a blog post for everyone! Note: whenever I use “Botox®” I’ll generally mean any of these brands. Hope this helps! -Dr. Chin I. Does it hurt? A. Well, it depends on your pain threshold and how anxious […]

Enjoy the Sun Without the Damage*

Enjoy the Sun Without the Damage* by Shenazja Summer is here, which means lounging by the pool, letting the sun soak into your skin, feeling the breeze tickle your hair, but wait. Did you put on sunscreen? With, summer on its way many are scrambling to find the highest SPF to slather on and lounge […]

Recently engaged? Some suggestions on how to get flawless skin leading up to your Big Day and beyond.

Recently engaged? Congratulations! Now is the time to think about how you’re going to look in photos! Here are some suggestions on how to get flawless skin leading up to your Big Day and beyond. Professional Consultation Assess your skin needs and what your goals are. With this in mind, you can better understand what […]

When is the best time to start Botox®

A lot of patients ask me, “When is the best time to start Botox® cosmetic (or other neuromodulator*) for wrinkles?” In my opinion, it depends on many individual factors – mainly when you start to worry about wrinkles. Everybody is different as to when (and if) things bother them. Wrinkles aren’t inherently a bad thing […]

Welcome to the Koru Wellness Aesthetics blog!

“Allow myself to introduce… myself…” -Austin Powers I’m Dr. Vivian Chin and I founded Koru Wellness Aesthetics. I’ll be writing a few posts every now and then. My goal is to focus on my passions – skin care and wellness, with maybe some other musings in between. I hope this platform will start a dialogue […]