Beauty is a very difficult thing to define. There are certain faces that are very asymmetric and whose parts are individually not attractive, yet somehow it “works”. In general though, faces that are more symmetric, covered by smooth, even skin and following certain “norms” are...
Did you know that one of the hottest trends in Hollywood has actually been around for hundreds of years? What is it you ask? Medical needling known today as micro-needling. Imagine a square stamp with needles…no thank you! Thankfully we've come along way. The new...
As we age, we all notice more laxity of tissues in the face and neck. What makes it more pronounced is the associated deflation or loss of volume most of us experience with the aging process. Sun exposure, smoking, weight fluctuations and poor sleeping and...
Acne... In high school I had one zit and it was on the tip of my nose. I remember feeling so embarrassed. I overheard someone say look there's Rudolph. I had flawless skin so seeing one imperfection was a big deal for me. I remember...
Unwanted pigmentation? Fine lines? Loose skin? Stretch marks? Scarring? Broken capillaries? Old acne scars? We have your answer! Photofractional by Lumenis, a complete skin rejuvenation solution. Our unique rejuvenation technology combines two solutions, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and ResurFX non-ablative skin resurfacing, so that both...
The nose has a vital functional significance. It serves to humidify and filter the air that we breathe. In addition, all of our sinuses drain into the nasal cavity. So it is important to maintain and restore proper function of the nose to allow for...
IPL, also known as Photofacial or intense pulsed light, was first introduced in the 1990s. It is one of our go to treatments for patients with sun damage, discolored skin, acne, large pores, freckles, broken capillaries and superficial scarring. How does IPL work? Broad spectrum...
There has been a traditional stigma associated with facelifts. Patients rightly have a natural aversion to a tight, pulled or unusual looking facelift result. "We have all seen some very unnatural looking results in even some of the most famous celebrities, said Yadro Ducic, M.D.,...
Our society has had an ongoing obsession with limiting fat in our diets and on our bodies for a number of years. Certainly being overweight may not be healthy or desirable, but fat itself has gotten a bad reputation. Fat cells are important sources of...
Question 1: How Does Liposuction Differ from a "Tummy Tuck" (Abdominoplasty)? In liposuction, small openings in the abdomen are used for access to suction and remove fat from the abdomen and this may extend to the flank area. This is best for removal of isolated...
