Topicals Don’t Work We know acne scars are troublesome for many patients. Unfortunately, battling acne and cystic acne is not uncommon for teenagers (and adults!), and those breakouts can leave behind battle wounds. Many people feel using topicals will do little to improve the appearance of these stubborn scars. However, with the many technologically advanced,…
Country superstar Carrie Underwood recently revealed she needed 40-50 stitches to her face after a traumatic fall in November. She warned fans her appearance might be changed as her wounds heal. Scars are also a big concern for patients in our Naples plastic surgery practice. Whether from a trauma, like Carrie Underwood, or secondary to…
Tan, bronzed skin has cycled in and out of fashion for decades, even centuries. Originally, pale skin was considered the most beautiful and a sign of wealth, since only those affluent enough to stay indoors could achieve skin untouched by the sun. As times changed, tanned skin became fashionable. Sun-kissed skin was an indicator a…
In our society, the definition of “beautiful" is constantly evolving. This is made even more complicated by the internet, movies, and magazines. We all are familiar with Photoshop®, and I think most of us know when we see that famous actress in a magazine, she most likely has had a little “digital nip or tuck". …
At this point in time, we are all pretty familiar with Botox® - the injectable treatment used to soften lines of the face. Most people even know Botox® can be used for a multitude of medicinal reasons, including excessive sweating and migraines. However, a few new applications for Botox® injections have popped up recently. Keep…
Recently, I saw a patient in my Naples plastic surgery office wanting to smooth subtle fine lines around the lips. I had actually seen this same patient over 8 years ago, when she presented with the same concern. At the time, I advised the patient against using filler in this area. Eight years ago, the…
As we enter a new year, we often make resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle. At our office, we fully believe looking and feeling beautiful begins from within. However, there are a few simple resolutions you can start now to ensure your outward appearance matches your inner youthful spirit. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Protecting your skin…
When I use the term "facelift" at my Naples/Fort Myers practice, I do so only in the context of the surgical procedure. Facelift is a powerful word that evokes a certain, dramatic expectation. It's a word that now transcends plastic surgery, too: When renovators say they're giving a building "a multimillion-dollar facelift," we intuitively understand that…
We tend to assume most of our facial lines and wrinkles come from expressions. Hence, the so called “smoker’s lines" around the mouth, “crow’s feet" around the eyes, and “bunny lines" around the nose. While it is true many lines on the face are formed as a result of repeated facial movements, often patients will…
Regularly, patients in our Naples office jokingly ask if we have a cream to eliminate their fine lines and wrinkles. Aesthetic technology has grown leaps and bounds over the last several years, and scientists have tried to develop a product that can best reflect all the unique properties of our skin. But a lab had…