Posted May 14, 2019 in Scar revision, Skin Treatments
Avid readers of the blog will recall that when I examined facial rollers and asked if they are really a thing, I referenced something called “microneedling” and said it definitely was a thing, but I
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Posted August 14, 2018 in Eyelid surgery, Face lift, Facial reconstruction, Scar revision, Skin cancer
When I use stitches to repair a wound, I inevitably will be asked two questions. How do I take care of them? Are they going to dissolve on their own? I previously wrote about how
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Posted May 15, 2017 in Earlobe Repair, Eyelid surgery, Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Scar revision, Septoplasty, Skin cancer, Skin Treatments
Frequent readers will know that I routinely recommend that my patients quit smoking to look and feel their best. All of my handouts about the different surgeries that I do emphasize how important it is
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Posted October 3, 2016 in Scar revision, Skin Treatments
Many people have heard of microdermabrasion. It’s a cosmetic treatment where we use tiny crystals to exfoliate the top layer of your skin. It’s kind of like using a tiny, gentle sandblaster to remove dead
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Posted June 20, 2016 in BOTOX®, Earlobe Repair, Eyelid surgery, Face lift, Fillers, IPL, Perlane, Restylane, Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Scar revision, Septoplasty, Skin Treatments
Going to the doctor’s office can be an intimidating experience. Other doctors have written about this on their blogs from their own specialty’s perspective. Dr. Pari Ghodsi wrote a good article about basic etiquette when going
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Posted January 4, 2016 in Eyelid surgery, Face lift, Facial reconstruction, Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Scar revision, Septoplasty, Skin cancer
In previous posts we have discussed various ways that plastic surgeons disguise scars. We hide scars in natural boundaries between facial features. We repair skin cancer defects by moving adjacent skin that it is a good
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Posted December 21, 2015 in Facial reconstruction, Scar revision, Skin cancer
Plastic surgeons are touted for performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery that leaves no scars! Of course, this is impossible because you can’t do surgery that leaves no scars. Scars are a natural way that the
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Posted October 19, 2015 in Eyelid surgery, Face lift, Facial reconstruction, Fillers, IPL, Perlane, Restylane, Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Scar revision, Septoplasty, Skin cancer, Skin Treatments
Today we’re going to discuss an uncomfortable truth. Many patients who are considering facial plastic surgery procedures choose to delay their treatments because they are worried about pain and anesthesia. While there can be some discomfort
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Posted September 21, 2015 in Face lift, Facial reconstruction, Rhinoplasty, Scar revision, Skin cancer
Every day, people ask me about scars and the best way to minimize them. While scars can never be totally avoided, we plastic surgeons know many tricks and techniques that help to hide scars (check
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Posted June 15, 2015 in Eyelid surgery, Face lift, Facial reconstruction, Rhinoplasty, Scar revision, Skin cancer
Plastic surgeons have earned a reputation as being able to perform surgery without leaving scars. The truth of the matter is that any time the skin is cut, it heals with a scar. Scars are
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