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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, is a skin condition in which your skin leaves brown marks at the site of trauma. The trauma could be major (a cut, scrape, or burn), or minor (an acne spot, a mosquito bite). PIH can also arise in areas of chronic skin picking. How can you tell if you have PIH? If it takes time…

Now that the kids are back in school and summer is officially over, it might be the ideal time to start a new skin care routine. The combination of at-home skin care products with in-office treatments can be a perfect way to erase summer sun damage. One of the most popular in-office treatments is called BroadBand Light™, or BBL. BBL…

The recovery process for eyelid surgery ultimately depends on the specific type of surgery performed and each individual’s unique response to the treatment; however, there are some general details of the recovery process that you can expect while healing from the surgery. In cases of upper eyelid surgery, it’s best to plan for about five to seven days away from…

Eyelid surgery can reduce signs of age and exhaustion from the upper and/or lower eyelid areas. This procedure, medically referred to as blepharoplasty, can also serve a functional purpose by removing excess, overhanging skin affecting the upper eyelids that may be obstructing vision. Since eyelid surgery is customized to each patient’s unique needs, the total cost of the procedure varies…

Every week, I have the privilege of caring for patients undergoing facial reconstruction following skin cancer. The process can be long and challenging, emotionally and physically. Our patients have taught us so much about bravery and strength of spirit. Here is Kristin’s Story: Everyday when Kristin Keeney looks in the mirror, she can see evidence of a cancer struggle that…

Both the traditional facelift procedure and the mini-facelift are designed to reduce common signs of facial aging and create a more youthful, smoother appearance to the skin. With that in mind, there are some distinctions between these two procedures that make one more beneficial than the other for certain patients. Patients who are experiencing prominent signs of jowls, wrinkles and…

Whether you decide to undergo rhinoplasty for aesthetic reasons or to improve a functional concern such as a deviated septum, it is important to remember that it is a major surgical procedure that will require some downtime. By following your pre- and post-operative instructions to the letter and getting a good amount of rest, you can go a long way…

If you are considering changes to the appearance of your nose, or if you are looking for options to correct functional nasal problems, you should know that rhinoplasty is a highly versatile procedure that can address a number of common concerns. Here are just a few of the aesthetic areas and functional issues that can be improved with nose surgery:…

Have you heard of a non-surgical nose job? It’s a procedure that utilizes injectable fillers to augment the contours of the nose. Also known as the “Liquid Nose Job,” this technique seems to be gaining in popularity; however, before you consider this procedure, there are a few things you may want to consider. There are several concerns that simply cannot…

Patients often ask about the recovery period following facelift surgery. The answer to this question depends on several factors, such as the extent of surgery and speed of healing. Prior to surgery, we focus on optimizing your health and minimizing the likelihood of anything that could delay recovery. We implement protocols that reduce the chance of excessive bruising and infection….