The integumentary system of your skin has many complex and dynamic components. This includes the dermal cells, pores, hair follicles, sweat glands, and other special cells like melanocytes. When you expose your skin to the direct rays of the sun, it can affect these various components of your skin in different ways. A sunburn can vary in severity and could... read more »

In a recent  Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery one of the first quantifiable articles on the data and outcomes of patients seeking plastic surgery abroad was published. This was possible due to the diligence of a single center study. Although the review was small (42 patients over a 36 month period) the findings are compelling. 45% of the patients... read more »

Many men and women often find themselves sporting hair in places they would prefer not to be. In fact, many individuals prefer no facial hair at all, including men. Fortunately, there are permanent hair removal treatments available to prevent the growth of hair. This is made possible via laser hair removal procedures. For a list of facts about laser hair... read more »

Shakespeare in his sonnets to his mistress serenaded her with his love but kept a realistic view of her (and by extension: our) physical appearance. "A woman's face with Nature's own hand painted". By its own contrivance Nature is not perfect and neither are we. One perfection that does not exist is symmetry. Blake's Tiger's "fearful symmetry" could only be... read more »

Are you looking to improve your facial appearance by diminishing lines, wrinkles, and creases? If so, one of the most effective surgical treatments today is via Botox®. The best part is that it can be used with a simple injection to any desired area.   Kick off your fall season with a fresh face free of frown lines and wrinkles.... read more »

The natural processes of aging can alter the appearance of your face, shoulder, and hands. As time goes on your hands can start to develop a sallow appearance making your knuckles and joints appear abnormally enlarged. If you are uncomfortable with the appearance of your hands, you should consider scheduling a consultation with our cosmetic surgeon. We can help you... read more »

Have ever noticed unsightly little red or blue lines on your legs? They can show up on your thighs, but also on your calves and ankles. These spider veins, which are capillaries, can even show up if you suffer from varicose veins--which are enlarged veins on your feet or legs. If this describes you, you are not alone! A third of... read more »

Do you take time every day to exercise and eat healthily? Are you seeing the results you want? No matter how hard we work, whether because of genetics or metabolism, our efforts don't always result in the flatter stomachs we want to sculpt. For this reason, a tummy tuck may be just the thing to finally achieving your goal! A... read more »

As men become more aware of their physical appearance one area that has been a source of embarrassment and reticence to discuss  is breast size. While it is recognized that women have breasts whether large, small, droopy or otherwise, there is no public uneasiness. Not so with male breasts. The average man feels that he should have no breasts if he is... read more »

Here at The Office of Dr. Leon Goldstein, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website... read more »