Wrinkles: Common Causes and Treatment

Feeling young at heart can seem tough when your skin isn’t matching your energy. Wrinkles, while a completely natural result of aging skin, are something that many patients look to reduce. As you age, your skin loses a majority of its volume created by proteins, such...

Under-Eye Bags

Under-eye bags are a common reason people seek out the care of an oculofacial plastic surgeon.  Our patients often complain that their puffy lower eyelids make them look old or tired. What Causes Under-Eye Bags? Puffiness of the lower eyelids is most commonly caused...

Dermal Fillers vs. Neurotoxins: What’s The Difference?

Facial injections are extremely popular. According to the ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), there were more than 9 million procedures done in 2015 alone. However, most people are unaware that there are bonafide differences between dermal fillers (like...

Acne Scars

Let’s be honest, if pimples were the only part of an acne problem, life wouldn’t be so bad. Unfortunately, your acne cycle doesn’t begin and end with them. The scars that certain pimples leave you with can feel like someone is pointing a big, flashing, sign to the...

Age Spots: What They are & How to Get Rid of Them

Age spots are commonly found on adults, aged 50 or older, with a light complexion. They appear as flat, small, dark areas on your skin. They come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. However, they usually: Are a close variation of an oval shape. Are tan, black, or...