Have you heard of Ozempic? It and its sister drug Wegovy (both have the same active ingredient called semaglutide), are all over the news because so many people are taking them to lose weight. But can it make you look older? There are reports of a phenomenon called “Ozempic Face.” People who have taken […]
I get it – it can be difficult to acquire and maintain motivation to do the right things for our health when the days are dark and cold during the winter months. I struggle with it too! However, it’s important to avoid falling into the trap of a number of habits that can hurt us […]
How are you? It’s been challenging for so many of us across the country and around the world. Here in Metro Detroit, COVID-19 cases are rising and our local hospitals are becoming filled to capacity. Yet there is good news coming out amongst all the bad: over 100,000 people have recovered from COVID-19, and upwards […]
Let’s face it, we all have body issues we struggle with but are less commonly talked about. These may impact our self-esteem and become more noticeable as we age. The good news is there are solutions to these issues that are all-natural, easy to implement, and inexpensive. Bad Breath Everyone gets bad breath, especially after […]
I can’t believe it’s almost here. I’ve spent the past five years writing and re-writing my story, the story that took place after my first book, “In Stitches,” ended. “Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon” is a page-turning, humorous, and moving look at my journey through general and plastic surgery residency, a Beverly Hills cosmetic fellowship, and starting my own practice as a […]
What nutritional supplements should you take? This is a question I get asked of me all the time. Like most plastic surgeons, I was taught absolutely nothing about nutrition and nutritional supplements in medical school and residency. So I’ve spent the past three years researching, reading peer-reviewed studies, and learning from my holistic health colleagues. […]
The standard American diet is definitely not the best one for our health and our skin. The chemicals, hormones, antibiotics, and bad fats wreak havoc on collagen, which forms the building blocks of our skin and many of our internal organs. Keeping that in mind, here are some anti-aging foods to consider adding to your […]
It’s something many of us deal with: puffy eyes. But did you know that there are ways to reduce that unsightly look without paying crazy amounts of money for some sort of miracle cream? Here are just a few: 1. Eat Anti-Inflammatory Foods Eating the right types of foods can work wonders on inflammation – […]
It’s a very exciting time in cosmetic medicine today. A plethora of new age-reducing treatments have exploded onto the scene, and I’d like to reveal one to you today! As a regular reader of my weekly e-newsletters, you’ve likely heard about microneedling. One of the most popular minimally-invasive procedures across the continent, microneedling creates tiny […]
Last week I promised to reveal to you a big surprise project that has been in the works for quite some time. Well, today is the day I unveil it! As part of my online family, you know that it’s my mission to help you make the very best decisions about how to look and […]
