Did you know that while breast cancer is more common in American white women, African-American women are more likely to die from it? Did you know that scientists can’t figure out why the left breast develops cancer more frequently than the right breast? Or that the first operation that used anesthesia to numb pain was for a breast cancer surgery?... read more »

Do you have acne scars on your face or other visible parts of your body leftover from when you were a teenager or pregnant? If your scars make you feel uncomfortable, self-conscious in social situations, and you are ready to do something about them, help is available! Acne Risk Factors You can get scars from chronic acne for a variety... read more »

A brow lift or forehead lift raises your sagging or deeply furrowed eyebrows that make you look chronically tired or affect your eyelids and vision. This lift fixes any sagging of the skin in the forehead, eyebrows, and upper eyelids, smoothing out wrinkle lines that show up across your forehead. Brow lifts also smooth unsightly lines on the bridge of... read more »

It’s not uncommon for women who have large breasts to have painful physical symptoms stemming from the extra weight their breasts exert on their bodies. With the help of a plastic surgeon, breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammoplasty, lessens the size of breasts by removing extra fat, tissue, and skin in an outpatient procedure. Breast Reduction Surgery Women with large... read more »

Do you feel self-conscious about the size of your stomach when wearing figure-hugging clothes? How about when you are in a public place in a bathing suit? If you tend to stick to loose-fitting clothing to hide your protruding belly, you might be a candidate for a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. This cosmetic surgery procedure gets rid of the extra... read more »

If you have developed healthier habits during this time of being homebound, your skin and appearance will continue to improve. Along with regular exercise and nutrition, your body, skin, and facial appearance will benefit immeasurably from a good night’s sleep. Beauty Sleep Did you know that when you sleep, your skin uses this time to repair itself and improve its... read more »

With the pandemic in full force, people are self-isolating to protect themselves, their families, friends, and neighbors. Now might be a good time to boost your beauty regimen in the comfort of your own home! Beauty comes from within, and your skin is no exception. If you want beautiful looking skin, there are things you can do without even leaving... read more »

It is my sincere intent to give people common sense ideas and instructions on what we need to do about the epidemic. I do this because I have had 35 years as a medical professional. As the pandemic evolves, we need to adjust to the fluid situation. These messages are for all my friends, family, past and future patients: We... read more »

If you have been frustrated with the wrinkles on your forehead, you are not alone. Over time, the brows tend to shift downward as the soft tissues gradually lose elasticity and shorten the space between your eyebrows and eyelashes. The result? As the facial muscles and connective tissue controlling your facial expressions are affected, you can start to look like... read more »

When it comes to your appearance, sleep is essential if you want to look – and feel – your best. In fact, it’s probably the closest thing to partaking in the “fountain of youth.” Sleep is nature’s most powerful beauty treatment (there’s a reason it’s called beauty sleep). Getting enough sleep can boost your beauty while insufficient zzz’s can leave... read more »