Actinic Keratoses are the most common skin precancer Actinic Keratoses (AKs) generally appear after the age of 40 on people with fair skin, blue or green eyes, or those who freckle or burn in the sun. AKs are also more common on people who live closer to the equator, regardless of skin type, as sun […]
BBL HERO: Before and After
BBL is the most powerful intense pulsed light device approved by the FDA. A BBL HERO light treatment goes after all the signs of aging skin and sun damage: dark spots, spider veins and redness, and irregular texture. BBL HERO works on most skin types. It’s comfortable, gentle and a very quick procedure because […]
20% Off Sun Protective Clothing
BloqUV is a North Miami company that offers sun protective clothing and is giving my patients a 20% discount. I am impressed with the softness of the fabric and how it wicks away moisture. I love the variety of fashionable styles in lots of vibrant colors. I am not affiliated with the company, nor do […]
Simplifying Skincare for Men
Some great skincare advice for men from DefenAge… A man’s skin care routine doesn’t need to be complicated or confusing. Many guys steer clear of a skin care routine for these reasons. But, if you care about the common concerns that most men do—wrinkles, dullness, sun damage, or acne—building an effective regimen is an important […]
Integrative Dermatology
Integrative Medicine is now taking hold in the specialty of Dermatology. If you haven’t heard of it, Integrative Medicine makes use of a wider variety of therapies, some ancient, some alternative, along with conventional medicine, to help patients heal. The lifestyle and diet of patients are more closely examined and recommendations for changes are made […]
A Melanoma Grew Large During Quarantine
Back in January, I posted to social media this photo of my patient who developed a big melanoma during quarantine. After hunkering down for months, she finally went to get her hair done and her hairdresser alerted her to the growth. She came to see me immediately in December and the biopsy I did showed […]
View Recording of RHA Collection Virtual Event
Did you miss my Virtual Event? No worries. A recording is on my YouTube channel. When you watch, you’ll learn more about the RHA Collection of fillers. I tell you about this Swiss-made filler and I also treat patients, like Victoria in this photo, with RHA in the video. Do you love fillers, but want […]
Festoon Update
Earlier I posted a video of the CO2 CoolPeel laser treatment to reduce the festoons under my eyes. Now with these photos, you see what I looked like pre and post-procedure. Festoons appear below the “eye bags” as a mound or bump around the cheekbones. Or, a festoon could be sagging skin or folds of […]
CoolPeel CO2 Laser Treatment for Festoons
Do you have festoons? I do. They are below the “eye bags,” a swollen area appearing as a mound or bump around the cheekbones. Or, a festoon could be sagging skin or folds of skin above the cheek. Festoons can be genetic and often get worse with aging, sun exposure, or smoking unless you seek […]
Mohs Surgery Before and After
Mohs Provides Higher Cure Rate for Skin Cancer I performed Mohs surgery and then did a skin graft on this patient. She had basal cell cancer on her ear. Mohs surgery is a precise technique to remove skin cancers layer by layer resulting in a higher cure rate than standard excision or radiation therapy. For […]
