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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 in the sun without the fear of sunburn. But is that really the best SPF protection for you? Is that SPF 80 really going to protect your skin or be a pointless purchase? Here at Koru Wellness Aesthetics I can help you narrow in your … Continue reading →

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 you want to achieve and set yourself up for success. A professional consultation always helps for more targeted recommendations. Think early! Get your skincare routine in order as early as possible. Oftentimes when starting a new routine, skin can experience a bit of a ‘purge’ … Continue reading →

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 – they’re signs of a life well-lived (and well-expressed!). Some people have stronger muscles or may be more facially expressive than others and may form wrinkles earlier. Others feel like (or have even been told) they have an unconscious angry/stern expression and would like to … Continue reading →

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 between us. (Oh – I also hope to have guest bloggers! It’s always exciting to have guest bloggers.) Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for my first post, coming soon! If you have any questions, … Continue reading →