Heather Smith - Twin Ports Dermatology

04/02/2026

SPRING BREAK ☀️
Questions I get asked as a Dermatology PA:

1. How many bottles of sunscreen do you bring on a trip?
This trip… we packed 12 😅 and my family of 4 went through 11 of them. Yes, really.

2. “I can’t wait to see how tan you get when you get home!”
Actually… I try not to get any color 🙃
I’ve just gotten really good at using sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and hats while still looking cute and feeling like I’m on vacation.
If I want a little glow, I’ll use a light daily self-tanner (like Jergens) for that subtle beachy look—without the damage.

3. Do you really reapply sunscreen every 2 hours?
Yes. Especially at the beach or pool. If you’re sweating or swimming, even more often. This is the difference between protected skin and burned skin.

4. What SPF should I actually be using?
At least SPF 30, but I personally use SPF 50+ on my face and body—especially in tropical sun.

5. Do I still need sunscreen if I’m wearing makeup or it’s cloudy?
Yes and yes. UV rays don’t care about clouds or your foundation. Daily SPF is non-negotiable.

Follow my page and drop your favorite sunscreen in the comments ☀️ I’ll pick one winner to receive my go-to daily facial SPF—the one that somehow makes your skin look like it has a built-in filter ✨

03/06/2026

❤️❤️❤️

TPD Dream Team 🤍 You make this place what it is.

The way you care for patients.
The way you care for each other.
The way you show up - even on the hard days.

Today we’re just saying what we should say more often: We see you. We appreciate you. We’re so lucky you’re here with us.

With all of our gratitude on National Employee Appreciation Day,
Heather & Anthony

12/20/2025

Today we celebrate Wendy and an incredible 10 years with our company as she heads into a very well-earned retirement 🤍

Wendy is truly a gem. If you know her—or were lucky enough to be her client—you know exactly what we mean. She has been a loyal employee, a dedicated teammate, and not only a wonderful esthetician, but an exceptional one. Her care, skill, and kindness have left a lasting mark on our patients and on all of us.

Wendy, thank you for everything you’ve given over the years. Your presence, your work ethic, and your heart have meant more than we can put into words. You will always be part of our family.

We are so excited for this next chapter of your life—grandma life and ski-bum life look good on you already! You’ve earned every minute of it, and you deserve all the joy this season will bring.

If you personally know Wendy or were one of her clients, please drop some love and well wishes for her retirement below 💕

05/01/2025

Ten Years.

Never did I imagine, more than a decade ago, that a dream born from passion and purpose would grow into what we have today. What started as a small spark—an idea to create a space where women could feel seen, cared for, and empowered—has blossomed into something so much greater than I ever could have hoped.

Ten years of laughter, learning, healing, and growth.

Ten years of walking alongside our patients through their journeys—celebrating their joys, holding space for their struggles, and watching them glow from the inside out.

Ten years of showing up every single day with a team that feels more like family. The heart, dedication, and love this team pours into their work is what makes this place more than a med spa. It’s a sanctuary.

And none of this—none of it—would be possible without our incredible patients. You’ve trusted us with your care, your stories, and your skin. You’ve inspired us. You’ve lifted us. You are the reason we get to do what we love.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. For every appointment, every kind word, every referral, every hug, and every tear shared—we carry it all with us.

Here’s to ten years of beauty, resilience, and connection. And to the next chapter… we can’t wait to keep growing with you.

With all my love,

Heather

12/23/2024

As the year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to send my heartfelt holiday wishes. While I haven’t managed Christmas cards these past few years, please know how grateful I am for each of you. Your support, friendship, and kindness mean the world to me.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a new year filled with health, happiness, and love.

12/17/2023

Shout out to for taking beautiful headshots again!

08/01/2023

I think this is my favorite CO2RE result yet!
This sweet lady came into our clinic not knowing what she wanted or needed but knew she wanted to start taking better care of herself including her skin.
We started with a very aggressive CO2RE treatment. This is an amazing resurfacing laser that I can change my settings differently for every patient. It truly makes for an unmatched customized treatment!
CO2RE is the most aggressive laser we offer
We are able to achieve drastic results like our beautiful patient above with a single treatment. However some people may require more than one treatment depending on their skin concern.
If you have been looking to do something big with your skin, this may be it! I would love to see you in the clinic for a consultation to see if CO2RE is right for you!

03/27/2023

Depression in teens makes me so sad. Everytime I see a teen in clinic with depression it just breaks my heart. The world is so different these days compared to when I was a teen. Bullying, social media, the list goes on.

I pledge to not use filters on any of my social media pictures for the entire month of April to honor what these teens may be faced with...who’s with me? I may look pretty in most of my photos I post but that's because I try to look pretty for them. Filters, retakes, different angles, make up, etc. We are all real people...and beautiful people in our own skin. Let's be the change.

11/30/2022

PODCAST EPISODE GIVEAWAY!
I'm so excited to be the guest on a recent podcast with for Leader of the Pack to talk about my career and ownership at . To celebrate, I am giving away 2 Optimal Skincare products with a value of up to $195 to one lucky winner PLUS one of the friends they tagged!

HOW TO ENTER:
Follow my Instagram page
Follow my company's Instagram Twin Ports Dermatology]
Comment below the answer to the following question AND tag 5 friends!
Hint. The answer is in the podcast!
What analogy do I use to compare various moisturizers and why not all moisturizers are created equal.

THAT'S IT!
The winner will be randomly selected. You may enter as many times as you like. The giveaway ends on Monday December 5th at 11:59pm CST.

*The giveaway is not sponsored by Instagram​. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 13 + years of age, release Instagram of all responsibility, and agree to Instagram's Terms of Use.*

09/16/2022

Vitamin C skin serums are amongst one of the most popular and effective ways to help reduce the harm of free radicals in our environment. Here are some tips to ensure you are choosing a quality vitamin C serum.

Choose a vitamin C serum combined with vitamin E and ferulic acid. Research shows this offers some photoprotection and nearly doubles the efficacy compared to vitamin C alone.

Vitamin C comes in a few different forms. L-ascorbic acid is the most active, effective, and researched form.

Look for 8% or higher in a vitamin C serum. Less than that is not considered a very active product. On the flip side, percentages higher than 20% are not much more effective so save your money!

Vitamin C is a very unstable compound. Store it in a cool dark place to prevent oxidation. Oxidation is when Vitamin C has been exposed to too much light and oxygen and turns more into a free radical.

Make sure your serum is clear or a very pale yellow. When Vitamin C turns yellow it means it has oxidized and can have harmful effects on the skin. Think of an apple, if you leave it out too long in the air it turns brown.

Moral of the story is use Vitamin C daily on your skin but make sure it's a quality one!

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09/04/2022

Let’s talk antioxidants. What is an antioxidant and even better what is oxidation and free radicals? This may take you down a trip in memory lane to your high school chemistry class.

Free radicals are unstable atoms that are lacking an electron. Stable atoms have a full outer shell of electrons. For free radicals to try and become stable they search for other molecules to react with. If an oxygen atom is missing an electron and starts to react with other atoms to become stable, this can cause a lot of havoc in the skin and body; known as oxidative stress.

Free radicals come from smoking, pollution, exposure to other toxic chemicals, alcohol, poor nutrition, the sun, lack of sleep and stress. Unfortunately free radicals are also naturally produced in our bodies.

This is where antioxidants come into play. Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals and reduce their negative impact on the body.

Oxidative stress has been linked to aging of the skin, dementia, heart disease, autoimmune disease, cataracts, diabetes and much more.

For the skin, the easiest way to protect it is by using a daily Vitamin C serum.

Stay tuned for the next post on how to pick the most effective Vitamin C serum.