Knowing how your hormones affect you can make big changes in your life! Hormones are most certainly tricky business, but your symptoms can tell you so much about what’s actually going on. If: You suffer from mood swings, weight gain, low libido, brain fog, or fatigue Feel like perimenopause has hit you like a sledgehammer […]
Summer is just around the corner! We all know to use sunscreen to protect our skin when we’re out in the sun, but how do you choose the best sunscreen? Did you know the ingredients in some sunscreens can be harmful to your heath? Studies show that one of the most common sunscreen ingredients, oxybenzone, […]
Mask acne (also called “maskne”) has become an issue for so many of us. Wearing masks for long periods of time combined with stress and other factors are creating an outbreak of acne across the country. So what can you do about it? Here are some tips to help prevent and treat the dreaded maskne: […]
Want a flatter tummy, but don’t want to go under the knife? You’re not alone! Invasive procedures typically come with post-op pain, extensive downtime, and high costs, and many people want to avoid all of those. Sometimes, it simply makes more sense to not undergo surgery. So what are some non-invasive treatments to get a […]
Although all cosmetic surgeries and procedures come with risks, some are more dangerous than others. They can lead to disfigurement, tissue damage, and even death! Here are five plastic surgeries that I personally recommend staying away from. These are procedures I don’t perform in my practice! Breast Augmentation with Textured Breast Implants – You may have […]
The 2021 Dirty Dozen list is out! This list, composed by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), consists of foods you should consider purchasing organic instead of conventional due to pesticide contamination. The Dirty Dozen list is especially important when considering our children and the potential impacts that pesticides can have on their growing bodies. Research suggests […]
Did you know the majority of skin care lines, even those sold in plastic surgeons’ and dermatologists’ offices contain ingredients that are potentially carcinogenic and hormone disrupting? Yes, even the most popular and well regarded skin care lines like Skinceuticals, Skinmedica, Obagi, and Neutrogena, contain certain products with potentially harmful chemicals. As a plastic surgeon, […]
One of my physician colleagues calls the skin our “Magic Mirror.” The largest organ of our body, it often gives us clues to underlying medical conditions even before they arise. I’d like to inform you of four clues in your skin that may be a sign that your body is trying to tell you something. […]
Let’s talk about exercise! While exercise is important to fit into your life in general, it’s more important as you age because muscle mass and balance are diminished as you get older. However, there are many great options for you to increase your strength, improve your balance, and stay in shape at any age. Here […]
Treating scars and stretch marks to reduce their appearance isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible! From topical solutions to in-office treatments, I have some recommendations for you to look into. For Scars: Silagen – This is a silicone-based cream that I encourage all of my surgery patients to use. Its works best on newer scars to […]
