Ear Pinning and Split Earlobe Repair Tired of having dumbo ears? Have you worn heavy earrings and now have torn earlobes? All of these conditions can be easily corrected with simple cosmetic procedures to repair the defects. In patients with prominent ears, an otoplasty, or ear pinning, procedure can be performed to set the ears closer to the head. In…
Dysport Posted 2009.05.11 The United States Food & Drug Administration recently approved a competitor to Botox®. Marketed in the United State by Medicis corporation, Dysport™ is a form of botulinum toxin A, abobotulinumtoxinA. The product has been used in Europe for some time but just last week received clearance from the US FDA for marketing in the United States. Initial clinical trials…
Bell’s Palsy What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis with no known cause. It is generally considered a diagnosis of exclusion and is made when all other causes of facial paralysis have been ruled out. To be considered Bell’s palsy, a facial paralysis should involve all the muscle groups on one side of the face,…
Things to Consider Before Having a Facelift A facelift, or rhytidectomy, is a facial rejuvenation procedure aimed at improving the lower face and neck. There are many different approaches to facelifts with varying amounts of skin undermining and variability in results. In this article, we will address some of the questions to ask with any facelift and some of the…
What causes acne? Acne is cause caused by overproduction of sebum in the skin, blockage of hair follicles, inflammation, and an overgrowth of a naturally occuring skin bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. All of these factors seem to feed on one another so it is not clear which process causes the other to become abnormal. What are my options for acne treatment? Acne…
Acne Scar Treatment Acne scars can be a very troubling problem. Even though the acne breakouts may be controlled or have long since stopped, the scarring remains for a lifetime. Treatment for acne can be as troublesome as the disease itself. Usually, successful treatment requires a team approach with a dermatologist and a cosmetic surgeon. First, attention must be turned…
