Facial Plastic Surgeon.
Double Board Certified.
Fellowship Trained.
Problems with pimples? Most of us go through that phase during our teen years. It might have even left some scars if your outbreaks were severe enough. But you probably expected to leave the acne behind by the time you were 25, 30, or 40 years old. We’ll bet you were surprised to find it…
You just got off the phone with your spouse after making weekend plans. You had to park a half mile away and hike in to the office. You’re in the middle of a big, important presentation. In each case, the question, “Why are you mad?” takes you off guard. You’re not mad! You’re excited, you’re…
Many people say that aging skin’s best friend is a dermatologist. However, at Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery we also believe that having a reputable plastic surgeon on your BFF list can’t hurt. Laser therapy has been used for years to correct many skin conditions that plague adolescents and adults: acne being one of them. Medical…
The ultimate goal of both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery is to make the most attractive outcome for the patient, and the issue of scarring cannot be overlooked when planning for surgery. When cosmetic surgery is performed, skin tissue is generally not originally compromised or damaged, so the placement of incisions and resulting scars will be…
Winter is definitely here with cold temperatures, rain and even snow in some parts of the country. The colder climates also bring about big changes in skin that call for a winter skin care regimen. It would be nice to only have to stick to one skin care regimen during the year, but just as…
There are many known benefits to treating scars with Laser Genesis (Cutera 1064 Nd: YAG laser) as the treatment helps to restructure collagen which is generally “disorganized” in scar tissue. Recently, I combined Laser Genesis with the Cutera Limelight IPL Photofacial for a patient’s surgical scar (post skin cancer reconstruction), and observed a remarkable result.…
Plastic surgery and non-surgical cosmetic procedures have been on the rise steadily over the past several years, but recent statistics have shown a significant increase in the amount of people who undergo plastic surgery around the time of the New Year. There are several reasons for this phenomenon. First, more people are giving gift certificates…
Now more than ever before, people are undergoing minimally invasive cosmetic procedures. This is due to advances in technology in the field of aesthetic medicine, as well as economic factors. Products like neuortoxins (Botox, Xeomin and Dysport) and fillers (Juvederm, Voluma and Restylane, etc.) have become widely accepted as effective and predictable, and the public…
There are several important truths about aging. Namely, that it is both universal and inevitable. While aging cannot be avoided, scientific progression in the arena of aesthetic and “anti-aging” medicine has enabled people to physically delay this natural process by (sometimes) decades through usage of products and supplements, and treatments such as surgery, lasers, and…
It is hard to believe that the holidays are just weeks away! As we know, this season is prime time for parties and social gatherings with family, friends, and coworkers. Obviously, it would be difficult now to undergo an aggressive treatment or surgery and be fully recovered in time for holiday functions (although if someone…
