Our hands are multi-functional, they can communicate, create, be adorned, and held. Our hands, just like every other area of our body, are also susceptible to those common signs of aging like lines and wrinkles as well as sun damage which can cause a blotchy, spotted appearance. These common signs of aging on the face […]
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Aging Gracefully Is Facial Plastic Surgery the Answer? March 3, 2014 ACADAMY AWARDS Watching the Oscars last night, it is not surprising that I am having a conversation with my husband about what it means to age gracefully. We see our favorite celebrities getting older. Why is it that some continue to look naturally beautiful,
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Treatment of Enlarged Pores Visible, enlarged pores are cosmetic concerns for both men and women, and unfortunately there is no cure. To understand why, you need to have an understanding of skin anatomy. A pore is a full thickness hole in the skin containing a hair shaft and its associated follicle located in the subcutaneous
Announcing Juvederm Voluma: The Best New Injectable Filler for Cheek Augmentation and Midfacial Hollowing As we age, we loose the youthful “Ogee Curve” seen on oblique profile views of attractive individuals. An Ogee Curve refers to an “S” curve. The cheeks flatten, the midface looses volume and sags, and hollowness affects the lower eyelid and
A new and exciting scar treatment has recently become available. Up until now, the most effective scar treatments have included silicone sheeting, massage, hydration, pressure, and steroid injections (Kenalog) for raised, red scars (hypertrophic scars). Embrace® Advanced Scar Therapy is a gel pad worn over a healing scar which keeps tension off the skin edges,
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There are different anatomic reasons to see dark circles and “bags” affecting the lower eyelids whether or not a person is well rested. One of the main reasons is genetic. If you take a close look at young kids, you see many beautiful small children with this feature, which they no doubt inherited from their
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When it comes to skin care, everyone focuses on the face. Most people use daily moisturizers, medical grade skin care products, and regular sunscreen on their face, but almost everyone neglects the skin on the rest of the body. Your age is a sure giveaway when your face looks smooth and radiant, yet your neck,
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Loss of chin and neck definition from skin looseness and sagging of the neck becomes noticed in most individuals starting around the late 30’s and early 40’s, if not sooner. It is not unusual for me to see much younger patients come in complaining of a double chin and an ill-defined jaw line that is
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American spends billions of dollars each year on topical anti-aging creams. Many products advertise dramatic results, but in reality, little evidence support these claims. Ideally, a healthy lifestyle should be combined with a morning and evening skin care routine. The routine starts with a facial cleanser and toner, which remove excess oils and residue. On
This is one of a two-part blog discussing scars. This first part discusses scar types and the second part will discuss scar therapies. There seems to be a lot of confusion amongst the general public regarding scars, why and when they occur, and how they are treated. When I first started private practice, 12 years
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