Over-The-Counter Wrinkle Reducers Are Less Than Effective
Posted June 17, 2010
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Get rid of spider veins before you hit the beach!
Posted May 25, 2010
Summer is here, and some of our patients are discovering little spider veins on their legs that, during the winter season, they didn’t notice. Now that your body is being exposed to the warm air and popped into swimwear, you might be stressing about those little tiny veins that suddenly appeared during the winter!
Read MoreDark Circles Under Your Eyes?
Posted May 13, 2010
For many people with dark circles beneath the eyes, it’s just a matter of getting more sleep. But for some, especially those with a tear trough deformity, the dark circles are actually a reflection of a narrow channel or furrow that developed beneath the lower eyelid. It sounds a lot more serious than it actually is, so don’t be alarmed if you see this under your own eyes.
Read MoreIntrinsic Vs Extrinsic Aging
Posted May 11, 2010
Your skin is the largest organ in your body; it protects your body by regulating body temperature, preventing invasion from micro-organisms and, most importantly, preventing the body from loss of fluid. By the age of 25 the skin begins to show visible signs of aging due to our genetic predisposition, called intrinsic aging.
Read MoreScar Solutions
Posted May 11, 2010
Anyone who's suffered with scars as a result of teenage acne, or childhood chickenpox or measles knows the ongoing embarrassment those lingering marks have upon them as adults. Facial pits are the pits but modern skin laser and filler treatments can help them disappear or, at least, fade.
Read MoreCelebration of 50 years of laser technology
Posted April 28, 2010
Our practice makes use of several lasers for cosmetic purposes, including hair and tattoo removal and skin resurfacing. These treatments are all made possible by the accumulation of 50 years of research by dedicated scientists.
Read MoreNew Scalpel Shortens Recovery Time
Posted April 20, 2010
A new type of scalpel actually heals as it cuts. Called the UltraCision harmonic scalpel, it’s been used for a long time in chest surgery. It’s fairly new to plastic surgery, however, but I like it because it’s gentler to the tissues, giving my patients a more rapid recovery. I especially like it in tummy tucks and face lift procedures.
Read MoreBrides-To-Be Connect with Docs to Look Their Best on the Big Day
Posted April 16, 2010
Brides naturally want to look their very best on their wedding day. Recently, American Medical Association news writer, Victoria Elliott, wrote about brides using cosmetic surgery treatments to look their absolute best on the big day. Brian Lawrence, owner of Local Traffic Builder, a wedding industry Web site company based in River Edge, N.Y. is also aware of this trend. “There’s definitely a lot of self-improvement when brides are planning their weddings, he states.
Read MoreWhen is a nice blush actually Rosacea?
Posted March 02, 2010
Because most of us admire a soft blush to the cheeks, rosacea, a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin, can exist unnoticed until it creates more skin damage. Dry, bumpy and rough skin with red blotches can escalate to an acne-like appearance, which can result in permanent scarring.
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Italians may ban breast implants for minors
Posted February 24, 2010
In reaction to statistics that estimate 36% of Italian teenaged girls are displeased with their appearance, the Italian parliament has proposed a ban on cosmetic breast implants for girls 18 and younger.
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