Facial Plastic Surgeon.
Double Board Certified.
Fellowship Trained.
I wanted to share a great experience I had today while treating one of my patients with the Cutera Xeo laser system. The Cutera platform has multiple functions including hair removal, vein treatment, IPL (intense pulse light) for brown and red discoloration, and Laser Genesis for anti-aging, and minimization of pores, fine lines, scars and…
When we talk about “skin care” we normally associate the term with the face. We spend lots of time, effort and money on facial anti-aging products and treatments but we often forget to treat the skin on our hands. When it comes to aging, the hands can reveal someone’s age pretty easily. Patients always want…
Almost everyone has a scar of some sort, but when a scar is located on the face, it can cause a negative impact on self esteem. Scars form when skin recovers from an injury such as an accident, a burn, or even severe acne. When a scar forms, it is difficult to erase it completely.…
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or “Photofacial” treatments have gained popularity in recent years for patients desiring to correct pigmentation and textural irregularities in their skin. IPL targets redness from vessels as well as brown pigment from sun damage. One major challenge with certain IPL technology is the inability to treat a variety of skin types…
While it is important to practice good skin care year-round, in the summer, it is most important to protect your skin from the powerful and damaging rays of the sun. Not only can the sun cause pre-mature aging, but it also can cause skin cancer. This summer, we recommend two products for ultimate skin protection:…
It seems that non-surgical cosmetic procedures are moving towards lasers. Nowadays, it is possible to get fast, effective results from advancements in laser technology. If we no longer want to shave, we can opt for laser hair removal. If we are concerned about unsightly leg veins, there’s a laser for that, too. Recently, facial treatments…
As they say, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Unfortunately, we are usually our own worst critic. Facial aging is an inevitable process that affects all of us, and there’s an ever-increasing focus on youthful appearances. Opting to undergo facial plastic surgery can not only provide a younger looking appearance but also makes…
There are an overwhelming amount of facial beauty options on the market. Many of them promise their product will diminish your lines and wrinkles, restore a youthful appearance, and perfect your skin in ways you could never imagine. The truth is these are merely claims that are driven by persuasive advertising and most often create…
There always seems to be a newer and better anti-aging, skin resurfacing laser on the market. The options are almost overwhelming and the expectations can be very high. Laser resurfacing is a relatively new procedure with ablative and non-ablative options for treating common skin issues like wrinkles, acne, sun spots, and scars. Certain techniques deliver…
