An osteoma is a condition where the lining over the skull, called the periosteum, is severely bruised. It can stimulate a bony deposit to form deep in the skin. While it does not usually grow, it can cause an unsightly protrusion and oftentimes results in irritation of the overlying skin because of pressure from clothing, Read More
Often with aging, one develops deep bands or cords in the neck. This is due to laxity of the platysma muscle. Surgically re-supporting this muscle can provide a more pleasing contour. Often, people develop a significant laxity in fullness in the neck area — the so-called turkey gobbler neck. This is due to laxity in Read More
A necklift is designed to remove tissue laxity in the neck. In many people, fatty tissue collects in the area beneath the chin, which adds more fullness. In some people, weight reduction will improve this area. However, in many others, it needs to be surgically removed. In a necklift procedure, small incisions approximately 1/4 inch Read More
The problem with prominent nasal labial folds or significant problems to the groove in between the nose and the corner of the mouth is a frequent problem with both males and females. This is due not only to the laxity in the skin but is also accentuated by one’s bone structure. It tends to be Read More
Laser resurfacing can provide improvement in skin texture and tone. However, when one has more darkly pigmented skin, there can be some color changes. Usually these are transient. When they do occur, various topical creams and lotions can be utilized to expedite their resolution. However, close follow-up is often necessary. Many physicians feel that “pre-treating” Read More
The color of our skin is due to the thickness of the top layer of the skin (the stratum corium) as well as to the amount of pigment or melanin in our skin. Increased exposure to the sun or elements can cause a stimulation of both. Sometimes this can result in “blotchy” areas or areas Read More
What do we mean by hair transplanting? Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure in which hair from normal areas of the scalp, such as back and sides, is moved to the bald area. Does it really work – has it been proven? Yes. For over 40 years, work has been done on this procedure. In Read More
There are a variety of treatments available to improve scars. However, it is important to note that we can never totally remove scars; we can only improve them. The top layer of the skin, called the papillary dermis, does not scar. However, the lower layer, called the reticular dermis, does scar. If injuries penetrate into Read More
It is important to realize that some scars cannot be removed but only improved. Scars in the top layer of skin [papillary dermis] can be completely removed. However, scars that extend into the deeper layers of skin [reticular dermis] cannot be removed but only improved. Sometimes acne scars penetrate deep into this area. Scars from Read More
Cheek implants are used to provide more fullness over the cheekbones. They are usually done from inside the mouth where an incision is made and tissue is elevated from the bone. Medical grade implants are then placed over the bony contours to provide more prominence of the cheekbones. This oftentimes provides more of an “almond” Read More