Body
The Right Skincare to Get Rid of Brown Spots
Brown spots on the skin appear as we age, and unlike freckles, are often less than adorable. Also unlike freckles, age spots (aka solar lentigines) do not fade in the winter months when we are exposed to less sun. In this blog post I’m going to explain what causes age...
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal (LHR) uses either laser energy or Broad Band Light (BBL) energy to damage the hair follicle. A common misconception is that LHR removes hair. It actually damages the follicle so that the hair grows in so fine and thin that you don’t even notice it-...
How Do I Get Rid of Spider Veins
What are spider veins? Spider veins are the small purple, blue, or red veins that show up in clusters on the surface of the skin. From far away they can look like a bruise. They most commonly appear on the face or the legs. The name comes from their appearance: they...
7 Beauty Resolutions for 2020
The new year is a time for new beginnings. But when it comes to plastic surgery, regular maintenance and an occasional tweak do far more to keep you looking young than I can accomplish with surgery. With that in mind, here are seven beauty resolutions for the new year...
Will you need skin removal after weight loss?
Skin removal after massive weight loss is almost a magical procedure: all that extra skin can hide the amazing transformation underneath. So skin removal after weight loss is the last step to reveal all that hard work! Skin removal after weight loss can be done on...
Tummy tuck results last – when do you see them, and how long do they last?
If you're considering having a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty surgery, you should know what to expect in terms of when you'll see results and how long they'll last. Tummy tuck results aren't immediate: In the first few weeks after surgery you will have swelling and...
Want the best CoolSculpting results? Read this first!
Thinking about having non-invasive fat removal? Learn how to get the best CoolSculpting results! I've written about CoolSculpting in previous posts, and it truly is an amazing treatment. But like any effective medical treatment, it doesn't work perfectly on everyone....
Gynecomastia surgery scars – how bad are they?
Nearly 27,000 men had surgery for gynecomastia in 2017. So though it's not the most common plastic surgery, it's still quite popular. And one of the biggest concerns I hear from my patients is about the scars. So that's our topic today- I'm going to explain the...
Want the best mole removal scar? See a plastic surgeon!
Patients often come to see me for mole removal, especially for moles on the face. A mole removal scar that's more noticeable than the original mole defeats the whole purpose. So why are some scars great, and others really noticeable? Today I'm going to explain what...
Hate your arms? Learn how to get rid of arm fat.
How do I get rid of arm fat? This was the complaint when I asked my patient what I could do to help her today. My patient was a lovely, attractive woman. But she couldn't find clothing that fit. She hated wearing anything sleeveless because of how her arms looked. But...
