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 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...
What is Nasal Rejuvenation?
All parts of our face begin to show the effects of age. Many people know about face lifts and neck lifts to correct sagging tissues in the lower face and neck. Fewer patients realize that there are treatments for the effects that gravity, sun damage, time, and...
What is the difference between a face lift and a midface lift?
The classic “face lift” lifts the lower third of the face and refines the jaw line. This can help to lift tissues along the jaw and place them in a more superior, natural, and youthful position. There are many different face lifting techniques. The technique chosen...