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* Individual results may vary. Refer to disclaimer below. What is PRP hair restoration therapy? PRP (platelet rich plasma) therapy for hair loss is an exciting new non-surgical therapeutic option for men and women who require stimulation of hair growth. It is a state of the art, n...
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Approximately 40% of women during menopause will experience unwanted facial hair. This condition called hirsutism refers to the growth of coarse, dark hair in areas where women typically grow fine hair or no hair at all, for example above the lip and on the chin. What causes hair...
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Recently I have received a number of phone calls regarding PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatments. PRP facial treatments use constituents of the patients own blood to stimulate the skin's natural healing response. PRP has long been used in orthop...
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* Individual results may vary. Refer to disclaimer below. While make-up can disguise tell-tale signs of aging on the face, it's more difficult with hands - which is why it’s often said that hands are the best indicator of age. heskin on the back of your hands i...
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As a plastic surgeon, this is a question my office gets every week. Will my insurance cover a certain procedure? It seems like it should be a very straightforward question, but as you might suspect, nothing is straightforward when it comes to health insurance. Before I endeavor t...
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What is the best moisturizer to use during the winter months? Moisturizing is an essential part of every daily skincare routine. Most people tend to have dryer skin during the winter months due to the combination of the outdoor elements and indoor heating. In the winter months th...
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Advancements in skin tighteningPatients often ask me if there are any good treatments for wrinkles that don't involve surgery. Fortunately, the options for non-surgical skin tightening are growing. Most everyone is familiar with Botox and other neurotoxins that relax facial...
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Micro- needling is becoming one of the most sought-after methods for skin rejuvenation on the market today. What is Micro-needling? It is a minimally invasive procedure that involves the use of a device that contains fine needles. The needles are use to puncture the skin to create...
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In November 2015 two cosmetic innovations are coming to the US market, both aimed at treating unwanted neck fat. Medically known as submental fullness or lipodystropy, excess fat in the anterior neck under the chin is a common cosmetic complaint. Up until now, the only effective...
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We believe your personal skincare needs depend on variety of factors. What is the magic number for facials? The first thing to consider is why you are getting a facial. If you have normal or combination skin, we recommend monthly facials. If you have problematic skin that is oily...
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* Individual results may vary. Refer to disclaimer below. I get frequent calls about scar treatments in my office. People often wonder what can be done to minimize or improve scars. To better answer that broad question I'd like to explain some concepts about wound healing an...
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* Individual results may vary. Refer to disclaimer below. A common request I see from patients is correction of upper arm excess skin and fat. Known medically as brachial dermatolipodystrophy, this condition takes on many colorful and comical colloquial names. Bat-wing deformity...
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