Facial Plastic Surgeon.
Double Board Certified.
Fellowship Trained.
UV rays from the sun are responsible for most of the signs of aging on your face. From small lines and wrinkles to brown spots and blotchy skin, all these signs of damage can be attributed to years of sun exposure. As odd as it may sound, one of the best ways to undo the…
There are different options for skin rejuvenation and resurfacing procedures for the face. Almost all of the different procedures can be done on any area of the face whether it is around the eyes, mouth, cheeks, or chin. There is minimal discomfort and downtime associated with skin resurfacing treatments, making them a popular choice for…
Varicose veins are most commonly found in the legs and feet. They are enlarged veins that have a gnarled appearance and cause a cosmetic concern for some and a painful discomfort for others. Varicose veins can lead to a more serious problem in some people as they can signal a higher risk for circulatory problems.…
One of the most prominent ingredients in skin care to gain recent notoriety for anti-aging is the growth factor. There are different types of growth factors, but human growth factors come from human cells, and work to communicate messages to cells. When used in skin care, growth factors aid in wound healing, and help produce…
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…
