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Earlobe Repair

Published on 2012-06-19 07:58:00

Yesterday I had the opportunity to fix two torn earlobes and both patients made the same comment, "I didn't know it would be this easy." Both patients had torn earlobes which were present for more than 20 years but just adjusted their hairstyle and didn't worry about the hole. They both wanted to wear earrings again.Fortunately there is an easy fix. Earlobe repair removes a small pieces of skin around the edge of the tear. Stitches are then used to close the tear. Care must be taken at the edge [..]

The Best Treatment For Dark Age Spots

Published on 2012-06-10 14:44:00

I am often asked what the 'best treatment' is for something in facial plastic surgery. Unfortunately the answer is nothing - or at least there is not one 'best' treatment. In most cases, the treatment is dependent on the person, person's concern, and other medical factors. The same is true for dark age spots. When considering treatments for age spots, you have to consider how many spots there are, how dark they are, the person's skin color, previous treatments, sun exposure history, presumed fut [..]

What Causes Hair Loss

Published on 2012-05-29 09:01:00

There are many reasons for hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss that affects both men and women is androgenic alopecia, often called male pattern baldness. Androgenic alopecia is a multifactorial process which involves a genetic predisposition to certain hormones causing hair to miniaturize and eventually disappear. Fortunately certain portions of the scalp will not lose hair because of androgenic alopecia and this pattern of loss is diagnostic of the problem. There are many other cause [..]

The BEST Acne Scar Treatment

Published on 2012-05-22 07:52:00

I often get asked what the BEST acne scar treatment is and fortunately I have the answer - don't get them. There are several truths involved with acne scar treatment:Once the skin is scarred, there is no way to produce completely smooth skin again.There is no one treatment that is best for acne scars.Anyone who promises that once treatment will solve all of your woes and produce completely smooth skin is lying.

The Importance of Choosing a Physician

Published on 2012-05-16 09:18:00

With decreasing reimbursements and increasing paperwork demands, more and more physicians are turning to performing cosmetic procedures since they are a cash business. Legally in most states, any physician with a medical license can perform any procedure that they want in their office. Just because a person can legally perform a procedure does not mean that they should. Within the last

Otoplasty and Ear Pinning Surgery

Published on 2012-05-14 11:07:00

Prominent ears, while not life threatening, can be a psychological issue for many. Fortunately, there is a fairly easy solution with an otoplasty surgery, commonly referred to as ear pinning. Depending on the age of the person undergoing surgery the procedure can be undertaken as an outpatient in an office setting or may require general anesthesia, particularly for younger patients.The outside of the ears is over 90% of normal size by the age of 5. Otoplasty surgery can be undertaken anytime aft [..]

Why Before and After Photos are Misleading

Published on 2012-05-10 10:49:00

A common question for facial plastic surgeons is 'Can I see some before and after photos?" The theory goes that before and after photos allow a surgeon to show off his abilities. By seeing photographs, you can be sure that your surgeon is skilled in the procedure you are about to undertake. Unfortunately, this is myth.Only the BEST

Why Surgery Causes Hair Loss

Published on 2012-05-08 09:40:00

Did you recently have surgery and notice that you are losing hair? Don't lose hope, you will likely grow all of you hair back though it may take a while. Hair naturally goes through a growing cycle where it grows for a while, transitions, then rests for a while. The resting part of the cycle is termed the telogen phase. After a major trauma, like surgery, hair can become shocked and enter the resting stage of the hair cycle. This is termed telogen effluvium.Fortunately, if the hair loss is due t [..]

Broken Noses and When to Fix A Nasal Bone Fracture

Published on 2012-05-05 11:24:00

It is that time of year again when outdoor sports start taking center stage in America. With more activity comes the opportunity for more broken bones. One of the most common broken bones is the nose. A common question is when should you fix a broken nose? Fortunately nasal bone fractures are fairly easy to fix but require attention sooner rather than later to get the best results. The two big reasons to repair a nasal bone fracture are 1) cosmetic deformity of the nose and 2) nasal airway obstr [..]

The Psychology of Beards

Published on 2012-05-04 12:27:00

So what is it about facial hair that is so appealing? No one really knows but there is research into the question. The following was extracted from The Social Psychology of Facial Appearance (1988) by Ray Bull and Nichola Rumsey. Little social psychological research has been conducted on this topic, and what there is seems rather basic. In 1969 Freedman reported that female students rated a bearded male face as more masculine, mature, independent, and sophisticated t [..]

Staying Safe With Cosmetic Surgery

Published on 2012-05-04 12:03:00

A physician in Arizona was convicted of two counts of second degree murder and one count of manslaughter after 3 different patients died in 2006-2007. The physician was trained as an internal medicine doctor but was performing liposuction, breast augmentation, and other cosmetic surgery procedures in an office according to the story http://www.azcentral.com/community/northvalley/articles/2011/07/15/20110715phoenix-area-doctor-guilty-liposuction-deaths-brk15-ON.html. This story is unfortunately o [..]

Heidi Montag, Guiness, and cosmetic surgery

Published on 2011-05-17 10:35:00

What do Heidi Montag, the Guiness Book of World Records, and cosmetic surgery all have in common? They can be done to excess. Recent press has been given to Heidi Montag, the woman known for her many cosmetic surgical procedures in one day, saying th

The Plastic Surgery Myth

Published on 2010-12-10 14:34:00

One of the biggest myths in plastic surgery is that after surgery everyone should know that you had something done. In fact, if the procedures are done well, no one should know you have had surgery. First, people are not that observant. While they ma

Eyelash Treatments including Transplants and Latisse

Published on 2010-11-12 16:17:00

So you want to have more prominent eyelashes? There are several options to treat eyelash loss. The options range from medical treatment such as the prescription product Latisse to surgical eyelash transplants. In most cases people are either born wit

Winterize Your Skin

Published on 2010-11-12 16:14:00

Over the Counter and Alternative Allergy Treatments on CBS 11

Published on 2010-10-13 08:23:00

Mercury in Skin Lightening Creams

Published on 2010-08-24 16:05:00

Buyer be ware is the word from the Chicago Tribune earlier this year. Mercury has been outlawed as an additive in cosmetic and skin care products except for eye area cosmetics since 1990. Several states, including Michigan have gone further and outla

Michael Douglas' Voice

Published on 2010-08-20 08:22:00

As a head and neck surgeon, I also perform reconstruction after head and neck cancer surgery. There are a lot of stories about Michael Douglas in the media and some misinformation. Unfortunately, all that we know is that Mr. Douglas suffers from 'thr

What Happened to Angelina Jolie?

Published on 2010-02-18 13:14:00

http://www.usmagazine.com/healthylifestyle/news/doctors-explain-whats-wrong-with-angelina-jolies-face-2010182A recent online post from US magazine shows that Angelina Jolie had something done to her face, possibly plastic surgery. The ridges along th

Plastic Surgery is Surgery

Published on 2010-01-13 09:01:00

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/10/plastic.surgery.problems/index.htmlRecent publicity of plastic surgery deaths has once again brought to light the fact that plastic surgery is surgery. Unfortunately, because of the cash nature of the business, le

Women Want Hair Restoration More Than Botox

Published on 2010-01-05 10:40:00

An interesting survey performed by Harris Interactive shows that women would prefer more hair to Botox(r). Unfortunately, women are not always good candidates for hair transplant surgery.

Top Ten Plastic Surgery Advances of the 21st Century

Published on 2010-01-04 12:47:00

With the first ten years of the twenty first century coming to a close, a recent survey of plastic surgeons helps shed light on some of the biggest innovations during this time. Medicine is a constantly evolving field and plastic surgery is no differ