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Dr. Mani just recevied word that she has been selected as one of America’s Top Doctors by US News & World Report and Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. The Top Doctor list is chosen annually by peer nomination. These doctors are the physicians other physicians have indicated they would choose for their own care.
Migraines remain one of the most poorly understood conditions in medicine. Although we understand many of the mechanisms by which migraines occur, we still don’t’ understand what actually causes them, although we do understand several of the events that can trigger migraines in sufferers. One of the potential triggers for migraines is muscle tension in […]
This promotion has ended and vouchers are no longer available. However, Gilt City membership is free and there may be future offers for dermal fillers. Plus we’ve seen some other stellar deals on Gilt City’s flash sales! Have you heard of Gilt City? It’s a great members-only lux promotional site Beginning July 30 until August 15, […]
In May 2012, pharmaceutical giant GlaxSmithKline (GSK) won approval for its new acne medication Fabior. Fabior is a foam version of topical tazarotene. Tazarotene has long been used as a topical treatment for psoriasis and acne. Allergan’s tazarotene gel, called Tazorac, was approved by the FDA in 2000, and their cream form, called Avage, was […]
US women’s soccer has been a force to be reckoned with since the team won the first ever Women’s World Cup in 1991, and unlike their male counterparts, women’s soccer players have to deal with the problems that come with star status. This year’s hopes for Olympic gold are pinned on a team ranked first […]
Chin implant procedures grew significantly in popularity last year. According to statistics by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, chin augmentation grew by about 71% last year. The size of the increase is partly due to the relative infrequency of the procedure (only about 20,000 procedures were performed last year compared to the 5.7 million BOTOX® […]
If you watch morning talk shows, apparently men are seeking out plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments more than ever. But you shouldn’t believe everything you hear on morning talk shows. Every few years, somebody decides it’s time to pull out the old chestnut that a certain category of plastic surgery or cosmetic treatment is suddenly […]
Restylane was the first-on-the-scene hyaluronic gel and as such has the longest history and use. Restylane has the unique distinction of being the first HA gel approved for lips. In our office we use Restylane and Perlane for Lip, Cheek and Chin Augmentation Undereye Hollowing Mouth Corners & Nasolabial Folds Temporary Scar Correction Nonsurgical Nose […]
Do cellulite creams work? Certainly the advertisements for many cellulite creams would have you believe that they present a solution for this condition that plagues between 80 and 90% of women. But do they survive scrutiny outside the world of late-night infomercials? Scientists have actually evaluated many different formulae for cellulite creams, with very mixed […]
Summer skin and body becomes a main focus this time of year. We get tons of calls about forgotten spots and dots, rough skin, saggy faces and body parts and fat pockets that refuse to budge. Top of the list is “how do I get smoother more even-colored skin?” Resurfacing fractional lasers have completely transformed […]