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…
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,…
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…