Adrienne O’Connell, DO, is a native to the San Francisco Bay area and an expert aesthetic and wellness specialist at Laguna Beach Aesthetics, an aesthetics and wellness clinic in the heart of Laguna Beach, California. She’s board certified in aesthetic medicine and strives to help patients discover their natural beauty by way of advanced, science-based treatments and services. Dr. O’Connell completed a family medicine residency in Florida, specializing in dermatology. There, she was awarded a certificate in dermatology and cosmetic medicine. After her residency, Dr. O’Connell attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where she completed a fellowship in emergency medicine. After over a year of practicing emergency medicine, Dr. O’Connell began classes at the American Board of Aesthetic Medicine in San Diego, California. There, she developed her skills in Botox®, laser resurfacing and light therapy (IPL), microneedling, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), chemical peels, dermal fillers, and more.
Does skin firming lotion work? A dermatologist explains which concerns can benefit from these tightening products.
Firming body lotions are unfortunately not miracle creams. They mostly help to plump the top layer of skin, which can temporarily make the skin look tighter and smoother.