The aging face is not nearly as difficult a challenge as it once was. We have so many ways to mitigate the effects of stress, biology, and sun exposure that we can genuinely say that fifty is the new forty. However, just because we have Botox and fillers and minimally invasive cosmetic surgery techniques doesn’t… Read More »
The presence of spider veins and varicose veins can make a person feel self-conscious at the very least. Depending on the extent of varicose veins, these swollen blood vessels may also cause discomfort such as cramping and aching. Over the years, the ways in which we can treat veins that have lost their functionality have… Read More »
Laser devices have brought immense value to the medical field as a whole. In the specialty of dermatology, lasers are now used to treat conditions such as unwanted hair, hyperpigmentation, veins, and sun damage. In our Midtown Manhattan office, we perform laser treatments using a variety of modalities, including the ActiveFXTM and DeepFXTM platforms. Because fractional laser… Read More »
Spider veins – those clusters of purple, blue, and red on the legs, face, chest, or another area – pose quite the problem. These webs of veins are not medically concerning, but they are frustrating nonetheless. Spider veins most commonly affect women, though a few men here and there notice them, too. In any situation,… Read More »
At this time of year, our thoughts of Summer revolve around the fabulousness of feeling warmed by the sun and how good that will feel after the chill of Winter. Currently, the only people who may be thinking about donning a bikini or shorts are those who are traveling to a far-away destination for some… Read More »
Our TotalFX fractional laser resurfacing treatment is beneficial for patients wanting to either preserve the appearance of their skin or to restore it. The two-part process takes only about 30 minutes in the office. However, patients should expect to invest time into preparation and recovery. Here, we want to discuss how to maximize the resurfacing… Read More »
We women are not too fond of having to divulge our secrets. Historically, age has been one of those little details that we prefer to keep to ourselves. Today, we are seeing almost as many men as women take measures to maintain an appearance of youth. Of course, we all know that it’s not possible… Read More »
The gift of life is anything but a curse! Stretch marks, on the other hand, can feel like a memento of motherhood that isn’t necessary. When we talk about stretch marks, it does usually pertain to those that develop on the abdomen, thighs, or breasts during pregnancy. However, there is another reason for stretch marks,… Read More »
When we think about making the skin look better, younger, healthier, thoughts of laser treatments or injectables, or even cosmetic surgery may come to mind. What patients of our midtown Manhattan dermatology practice don’t often think about is how light therapy can mitigate several of the concerns they have related to their skin. We want… Read More »
They are common, very common. So, if you have them, take heart, you are not alone. Stretch marks are perhaps one of the things that make summer and wearing swimwear uncomfortable. True to their name, stretch marks result from the force of stretching on your skin. They are actually a form of scarring that is… Read More »
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