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This summer, when you relax by the pool or tackle another round of golf, make sure that you have adequate protection against the sun’s harmful rays. A common misconception is that a sunscreen with a high SPF (sunburn protection factor) is all you need for protection. It’s true, a product with an SPF of 15 […]

The official end of summer is almost here. But the effects of the summer sun on your skin — wrinkles, brown spots, and skin discoloration — could be with you for quite some time. If you’re looking for a quick and effective remedy that will restore your fresh, healthy appearance before the holidays, a CO2 […]

St. Louis area residents can now feel comfortable knowing that there is a top-quality, professional plastic surgery and spa center within reach. Run by the highly experienced and popular Dr. Judith Gurley, our facility provides the lifts and medical procedures to help you discover a new you. Dr. Judith Gurley is a highly revered and reputable, board-certified, plastic surgeon who has been […]

The eyes are particularly susceptible to showing signs of aging. The muscles weaken. Skin loses some of its former tautness. Genetics and lifestyle choices can make an impact, too. The result can be eyes that make you look perpetually tired. The eyelids can appear puffy, and the surrounding skin wrinkled.

The body’s reaction to perceived injury is the basis of many skin rejuvenation procedures. Everything from fractional lasers to radiofrequency waves, when the energy is delivered into the dermis the body perceives it as an injury and responds by creating new cells, including collagen. Since collagen is the basic protein responsible for the support structure of […]

Laser Resurfacing At Dr. Gurley’s practice, we put modern lasers to use rejuvenating your face while improving skin health. From sun and age spots to texture issues, from fine lines to pore size, we address all of these issues with lasers. Generally, you can think of lasers as either ablative or non-ablative. Today, the downtime and recovery […]

Chemical peels are one of the oldest cosmetic procedures. Ancient Romans and Egyptians used them for royalty who desired smoother, more beautiful skin. Chemical peels are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world today because they offer nearly immediate results and can be performed as an outpatient procedure. Why you should get a chemical […]

Everyone has dead skin cells, oil, and other stuff that make up a relatively lifeless outermost layer of our epidermis. We scrub, peel, and use other methods of trying to exfoliate away the unwanted layer to expose the healthy, younger skin beneath. At Dr. Judith Gurley Plastic Surgery & Spa, we offer microdermabrasion treatments to remove that outer […]

The clock never stops ticking Time is especially rough on our skin, particularly our facial skin. Most people would prefer time stood still. Although the signs of aging are unstoppable, fortunately, they can be delayed or their appearance can be lessened. The aging process starts to become noticeable in the 30’s and is accelerated by […]

When Dr. Gurley began her Gurley Glow® skincare line, she envisioned a line of products that could not only help patients reverse some of the damage due to aging, sun exposure, acne, and smoking. She also wanted to help her patients avoid future facial surgeries. Providing her patients with her bespoke skincare meant that she could better control […]

Get the Most Out of Your Beauty Sleep I assumed women understood the importance of a nighttime skin care regimen. I mean, everyone knows you brush your teeth before you go to bed so the logical next step would be to wash your face, right? Well, I was wrong. Just last week, a patient asked me “What’s […]

Is your skin feeling dull and dehydrated? Would you like to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles? We have several solutions and many include Hyaluronic Acid. Let’s start with a little background information. Hyaluronic Acid or HA, is not a true acid but a sugar that occurs naturally in the body and traps water […]