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What Is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a procedure that many people who suffer from varicose veins or spider veins opt to get. It involves injecting a chemical known as a sclerosant directly into the varicose or spider vein. The sclerosant damages the vein's lining and cau...
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A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology looked at how often people wear SPF. In a study looking at 4000 adults in the U. S. , rates of “regular sunscreen use” (always/most of the time when outside on a warm sunny day for ≥1 h...
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What Is Coolsculpting? Coolsculpting is a procedure that helps reduce body fat. It involves using controlled cooling in order to eliminate stubborn fat. This procedure is also referred to as cryolipolysis, and it is very effective for getting rid of love handles. Many people are ...
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Jun
BBC News (5/23) reported that research suggests that “more than a quarter of a middle-aged person's skin may have already made the first steps towards cancer. ” The “analysis of samples from 55- to 73-year-olds found more than 100 DNA mutations linked to ca...
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The New York Times (5/14, Pollack, Subscription Publication) reports that research suggests that “an inexpensive vitamin can help reduce the occurrence of common skin cancers in people prone to” the disease. Investigators found “in a clinical trial” that &...
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Study Finds Dramatic Rise In Cyberattacks Against Healthcare Providers. While all doctors and hospitals are being forced to move into electronic records, I still enjoy the luxury of being a fully “paper” office. While I still love the accuracy of my documentation with...
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CO2 laser resurfacing is a treatment that precisely directs beams of light at the skin, removing the damaged outer skin layers. By doing this, facial wrinkles, skin blemishes and light scars are removed, revealing younger looking skin. This “mini lift” can erase the d...
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The Wall Street Journal (4/30, Beilfuss, Subscription Publication) reports that the FDA has approved a new injectable treatment for adult submental fat, or double chins. Kybella, a form of synthetically derived deoxycholic acid, is the first nonsurgical option to get ri...
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Jun
As we age, our skin naturally becomes thinner and less elastic. It becomes progressively damaged by exposure to sunlight, oxygen, smoke, and other pollutants. Laughing, smiling, and frowning pull and stretch the skin, creating characteristic patterns of skin creases. Over time, l...
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Jun
Carbon dioxide laser treatments are some of the most commonly used skin treatments to reduce deep facial lines and wrinkles. The laser removes the outer layers of damaged skin to reveal the softer and smoother underlying skin. It can be done in specific areas, such as around the ...
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Jun
What Is Fraxel Laser Treatment? Fraxel laser treatment involves using a laser that passes through the top layer of the skin to reach the dermis. It stimulates the body's natural healing process. Fraxel laser treatment also helps stimulate collagen production and replaces th...
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Jun
Fred may not have been my closest friend or colleague: we were not often in NYC at the same time and LA and Miami are worlds apart. But I heard about him often through our myriad of shared patients, and got to know him through their eyes. He will be missed by those around hi...
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