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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In the U.S., 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day [1]. Sun protection is non-negotiable in skincare, but all SPF is not created equal, and very few patients actually understand what the numbers on the bottle mean. In fact, many believe SPF 100 is a get-out-of-sun-damage-free card. It’s not, and that misunderstanding leads to long-term harm. Log in to view the full article May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Aesthetics is a unique blend of science, creativity and identity. It is where medicine meets the deeply personal journey of how we choose to show up in the world. Historically, the field has reflected only a narrow definition of beauty–one that centers lighter skin tones and Eurocentric features, leaving many feeling unseen or excluded.

As the owner of medical spa Shot Bar and healthcare practitioner, I make it my priority to stay on top of “what’s hot” in aesthetics because I want to ensure safe practices while making sure the treatments I offer at Shot Bar Medspa, located in Chicago, are effective. Evidence-based practice guides me in everything I do, and I do not make decisions based on trends alone.