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What a Retinoid Can Fix, What It Cannot, and Why I Start Skincare Three Months Before Surgery

What a Retinoid Can Fix, What It Cannot, and Why I Start Skincare Three Months Before Surgery

November 03, 2026 | Patient Resources, Skin Care Regimen

Real Simple put a plastic surgeon in a dermatologists’ anti-aging story. Dr. Agullo explains the surgical side of that routine: what a retinoid can do for texture and tone, what it cannot do for a jowl or a neck, and why every facelift, tummy tuck and breast patient in his practice starts skincare before the operation.

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The Moisturizer I Put Every Surgical Patient On: Skin Care During Weight Loss and Recovery

The Moisturizer I Put Every Surgical Patient On: Skin Care During Weight Loss and Recovery

October 06, 2026 | Recovery, Semaglutide, Skin Care Regimen

Weight loss and surgical recovery strip moisture from the skin the same way, which is why every tummy tuck and breast augmentation patient in my practice goes home with a moisturizer. On the This Is My Journey podcast I explained what a cream can genuinely do during a GLP-1 loss, what it cannot, and the point where the operating room takes over.

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Does Collagen Actually Work? What 23 Trials Say, and What They Do Not

Does Collagen Actually Work? What 23 Trials Say, and What They Do Not

September 08, 2026 | Anti-Aging, Skin Care Regimen

Twenty-three trials said collagen helps. Sorted by who funded them, the effect disappeared. Here is the honest read, and the dose worth taking.

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Can a Skin Booster Replace Surgery? A Straight Answer About Jalupro

Can a Skin Booster Replace Surgery? A Straight Answer About Jalupro

August 28, 2026 | Facial Rejuvenation, Injectables, Skin Care Regimen

A skin booster improves hydration and texture. It will not lift. Dr. Agullo explains where Jalupro and SkinVive fit, and when surgery is the honest answer.

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Chemical Peels in El Paso: Which Depth Your Skin Actually Needs

Chemical Peels in El Paso: Which Depth Your Skin Actually Needs

August 24, 2026 | Facial Rejuvenation, Skin Care Regimen

Five peel depths, from a light gel peel to Smart TCA. What each treats, what it costs, and the aftercare mistake that undoes the whole result.

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Choosing a Hyaluronic Acid Serum: What Your Skin Actually Needs

Choosing a Hyaluronic Acid Serum: What Your Skin Actually Needs

August 12, 2026 | Hyaluronic Acid, Skin Care Regimen

A patient asked me last week which hyaluronic acid serum actually works. It’s the same question WOWMD asked me to answer for their readers, and the answer comes down to one detail most labels don’t mention.

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