Category: chemical peels | plastic surgery case study | skin care

  Antioxidants are a common buzzword in both skin care and numerous health care supplements over the past decade. Preventing ‘oxidation’ in aging certainly seems like a good idea. But few who use these products probably understand how they work and what exactly are they supposed to treat. In addition, when and how are you Read More…

Methods of decreasing the effects of aging on skin continues to find new and innovative approaches. The most recent one that I have come across is that of what you can do while you are sleeping…and it doesn’t come from an applied cream or lotion. Rather it is something that is embedded in pillowcases and Read More…

  The warm and seemingly healthy glow from a good tan is an irresistible appeal for many, particularly those under the age of 35. Most everyone recognizes the potential skin damage that occurs from excessive natural sun exposure and people are much more vigilant today about using sun blocks and limiting sun exposure. These concerns, Read More…

  As this decade heads to completion, the single technological ingredient touted in skin care products is that peptides. Peptides are active molecules that have the potential to regulate or control the skin’s biological activity….in essence altering the interaction between the dermis and epidermis. Such messaging could have a big impact on skin wrinkling and Read More…

  I read a recent article on the internet that talked about the potential dangers from getting a Brazilian wax, also known as waxing for a smooth bikini line. They described a case of cellulitis that resulted after such a waxing treatment. In this case, the patient required weeks of IV antibiotics and a surgical Read More…

Latisse (bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%) is a new prescription product that promotes eyelash growth. In late December, the FDA approved Latisse for treating eyelash hypotrichosis. (poor or stunted growth) This same drug, known as Lumigan in ophthalmologic use, first received FDA approval in 2001 for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular Read More…

The dream of achieving that sun-kissed glow without having to spend time in the tanning bed is undoubtably desired by many. The promise of a pill or injection that could achieve that look would have tremendous public appeal and is probably a billion dollar market. The drug, Melanotan-1 and Melanotan II, from Melanocorp International in Read More…

  As a plastic surgeon with several full-time aestheticians and multiple lasers, we perform a lot of skin care for our patients. As a result, I have had the opportunity to talk to many patients about their skin and what they do to it. From those discussions, I have learned many understandable myths and misinformation Read More…