Diverticulosis Or Diverticulitis?
What is the difference between these two terms? The most common use of these words is in describing conditions of the colon (large intestine), though they can also apply to other parts of the gastrointestinal tract. Diverticulosis of the colon is a chronic condition, often completely silent, in which small blebs, or bulges/blisters, develop in […]
Liposuction: Keeping It Safe
Liposuction is a very hot topic these days. It has been the most common plastic surgery procedure performed for the past ten years. It was introduced over 30 years ago in France as a less invasive alternative to surgical removal procedures. The technique was investigated by a panel from the American Board of Plastic Surgery […]
Head Lice?!?
It’s not uncommon for a class or school to have an infestation of head lice, usually in the elementary grades. Don’t worry. Any child can get head lice and it is not a reflection on you. Clean scalps with short hair get lice just as easily as longhaired dirty scalps. 12 million people a year […]
Over The Counter Medications For Stuffed Nose
Using over the counter medications can be helpful for treating the symptoms of colds, allergies and sinus infections such as nasal congestion. However, if used against the recommendations of the manufacturer, they can also be harmful. Nasal Sprays and Washes The simplest medication available is saline nasal sprays and washes. These are probably the single […]
Rhinoplasty
Humans are born with an almost infinite variety of nose shapes and sizes. The nose is also the most common facial bone to suffer fractures. As a result, many people express interest in changing the appearance of various aspects of their nose. In addition, many of these patients also have difficulty breathing through their noses. […]
Great Cosmetic Treatments For The Fall And Winter
What is it that bothers you about your appearance? This is the question I ask people when they inquire about cosmetic treatments that are relatively simple to perform, are of little to no risk and give great results. The list of excellent treatments that improve appearance includes Botox, fillers, laser hair removal, photo facials and […]
When Is A Tummy Tuck The Best Solution?
The tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, is only one of many options out there to improve a woman’s figure. After having children, however, it may be the most transformative thing a plastic surgeon can offer you. Nature has endowed the human body with incredible adaptive abilities. Nowhere is this more obvious than during pregnancy. […]
What To Do When You Injure Your Fingertips
Fingertip injuries are the most common way in which people injure their hands. These injuries account for up to 50% of emergency room visits for hand care. Most injuries occur as low-energy crush injuries. A typical scenario is closing a door or window on a digit. The finger is injured, but tissue is not usually […]
When Your Doctor Recommends A Breast Biopsy
If you had your mammogram recently, and your doctor tells you that a biopsy is needed, READ THIS! First, don’t panic. Just because you need a biopsy does NOT mean you have cancer; in fact, chances are about 4 out of 5 that it’s a false alarm, especially if you also had an ultrasound or […]
What Do I Do About My Aging Neck?!
This is one of the questions I encounter the most in my office. You may be surprised to know that the answer differs widely from patient to patient. It helps to understand what elements are at play in the aging neckline. Most people believe that the problem with an aging neck is excess fat. When […]