Got burned? It's not too late! Here's how to minimize the damage.
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I've been Type A and goal-oriented for as long as I can remember.
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As a lifelong animal lover, I always felt conflicted about zoos and never visited as an adult because it pained me to see animals in captivity.
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A few tips…
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Botox, Restylane (several varieties), lasers, Exilis Ultra RF, and tretinoin cream…
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Many friends and patients have asked me this question in recent days. The short answer: based on what we know at the moment, Yes and Yes.
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Although many areas of the country and the world are loosening pandemic restrictions, the virus is still very much with us, so it’s best to continue sanitizing hands and wearing masks, especially in public. Many patients are coming to my office with skin issues caused by these precautions.
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I was supposed to see my Dad this morning, for the first time since lockdown. Instead, we had an emotional conversation over the phone during which we talked about the current protests, and his past experiences with racism.
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Wash your FACE & NOSTRILS (not just your hands) and brush your teeth as soon as you get home, and BEFORE BED. Learn why…
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I have always considered myself a doctor first and a Cosmetic Dermatologist second.
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My family is originally from Taiwan (like Jason Wu and Jeremy Lin), so we like garlic with everything. Besides being tasty, garlic contains several antioxidants …
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This time of year, many patients show up at my office with sunburns. I never scold them, but I do remind them …
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Have you ever wondered what happens to your sunscreen after you jump into the ocean? It’s been estimated that 14,000 TONS of it ends up …
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My heart is full after spending last week with a group of incredible doctors and human beings: my former Harvard Medical School classmates. I was …
Read MoreBonjour! I’ve just returned from Monte Carlo, where I attended the 16th annual Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress. I try to attend this conference each year because it’s where international scientists present their research findings, and companies from around the world introduce new products and …
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For some reason, Facebook has decided to list my birth year as 1988 instead of 1968. No, it’s not an April Fools’ joke. It’s just another example of Facebook’s intrusion into our privacy. You see, I never give out my real birthday online, and I never filled out this portion of my profile, so the company must have picked it up from somewhere else, and decided to fill in the missing information on my behalf. Disturbing, though not surprising, given recent revelations.
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