1. Play it cool but take action Acne can profoundly impact self-esteem at any age, especially during the vulnerable teenage years. If your teen tells you that his acne doesn't bother him, be aware that he may be simply putting on a brave face. I've seen this countless times with young acne sufferers in my office. For instance, during... Read more
Every now and then, a patient turns poet while consulting with me. It’s invariably to recite that old adage about the eyes being the window to the soul, followed by the puzzled complaint that “my eyes don’t look the same anymore.” Although you may feel that your eyes have become smaller and differently-shaped,... Read more
As a dermatologist, it thrills me to see how happy Botox makes my patients, whether I'm treating them medically for excessive sweating or cosmetically for wrinkles. Excessive sweating is no laughing matter. To those whose personal and professional lives, and clothing, it ruins, Botox often seems like a miracle. Take Jodie*, who told me... Read more
It's been a busy couple of months in my office for Botox, despite a petition issued last month by Ralph Nader's consumer watchdog group, Public Citizen, to the Food & Drug Administration (the FDA). You've probably heard about this petition, as it's been making the media rounds for the past few weeks, sometimes accompanied... Read more
I've been intending to write about Botox for some time. Of all the procedures I perform in my office, Botox is the most popular, and sometimes the most misunderstood. In 2006, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) ranked Botox number one on its Top 5 list of cosmetic procedures. But some of the men and women who consult... Read more
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