Tip of the Month: Anatomy of the Aging Face
Posted December 3, 2015Many patients who are interested in improving age-related changes of the face ask for filler treatments for specific lines such as those that extend from the nose to the angles of the mouth (nasolabial) ...
Tip of the Month: Preparing For Your Full Body Skin Check
Posted November 4, 2015In previous blog posts, we’ve stressed the importance of protecting your skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays to minimize skin cancer risk. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends monthly ...
Tip of the Month: MANtenance: Aesthetics for Men
Posted October 2, 2015Many of our male patients comment that the cosmetic marketing brochures in our office are almost exclusively directed toward women. While the majority of cosmetic procedures are performed on women and ...
Tip of the Month: Smooth Your Blues with Botox
Posted September 2, 2015In addition to softening wrinkles, Botox is used to treat a variety of medical conditions including severe spasms in the neck, uncontrolled eyelid spasms, migraine headaches, excess sweating, and ...
Tip Of the Month: Toe Nail Fungus Treatment Options
Posted August 3, 2015It’s estimated that toenail fungus, aka, onychomycosis, affects 15% of the adult population. While this condition commonly causes cosmetic embarrassment, it may also be associated with pain and secondary ...
Tip Of The Month: ED Drugs, Citrus Consumption and Melanoma Risk.
Posted July 1, 2015A recent evaluation of data of Swedish Men who used erectile dysfunction (ED) medications such as sildenafil (Viagra, Pfizer Inc), vardenafil (Levitra, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals), and tadalafil ...
Tip Of The Month: Oral Supplements, Sun Protection And Skin Cancer Prevention
Posted June 2, 2015Summer officially arrives later this month accompanied by longer days and increased ultraviolet exposure. For those who spend a lot of time indoors and/or have a history of skin cancer, several oral ...
TIP OF THE MONTH: MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Posted May 4, 2015The importance of early detection of skin cancer cannot be over-emphasized. This is particularly critical with melanoma, the most serious skin cancer. In this regard, regular skin exams by your dermatologist ...
TIP OF THE MONTH: VITAMIN D, THE SUN, AND YOUR SKIN
Posted April 1, 2015“Hey Doc- My Vitamin D level is low. Should I get a little sun exposure?” This is a question we are often asked and the short answer is “No”! Vitamin D is essentially for bone ...
TIP OF THE MONTH: SHED EXCESS WEIGHT AND SPRING INTO SHAPE!
Posted March 2, 2015The association of obesity with cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes is well documented. Excess body weight is also associated with an increased incidence of certain dermatologic conditions ...
MEDICAL TIP OF THE MONTH: TANNING BEDS ARE DANGEROUS TO YOUR HEALTH
Posted February 4, 2015We’ve known for years that exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation (UV) increases a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. We are often asked about the safety of using tanning beds or lamps. ...
Medical Tip of the Month: Is Your Diet Causing Acne?
Posted January 8, 2015In addition to commonly affecting teenagers, acne occurs in approximately 50% of women between the ages of 20 and 30, 25% of women 30 to 40, and 12% of women 40 to 50. While genetics play a major ...