I am rarely outside. Do I really need to use sunscreen every day?
Yes! Sun protection is a year-round priority for all skin types. The sun’s rays are present even in winter, particularly UVA, which causes aging and contributes to skin cancer. And skin cancer risk is cumulative. So whether your skin sees 5 minutes of UV light per...
“I want to change the appearance of my nose. Should I choose a liquid rhinoplasty or a surgical rhinoplasty?”
A “liquid rhinoplasty” is the term used for changing the shape of the nose with filler. It is becoming an increasingly popular option and before and after pictures are prevalent on social media. To perform a liquid rhinoplasty, a filler (usually hyaluronic acid...
I don’t want general anesthesia. Does that limit my options for surgery?
Increasingly, when patients come to see me for a consultation, they ask me if they have to be asleep (under general anesthesia) during procedures. While general anesthesia is extremely safe for the majority of people seeking cosmetic surgery, some patients prefer to...