Two recent prospective studies and numerous others have concluded that the majority of those who take multivitamins do not need to. There is not enough evidence that vitamins help reduce the risk of cancer, improve heart disease or prevent cognitive decline. In general, supplements do not prevent chronic disease or death. On the other hand, […]
“There is little scientific basis for stating a daily requirement for eight glasses of water,” says Dr. Irwin Rosenberg professor at the Friedman School of Tuft’s University. It stems back to a study in 1945 that found our bodies use about 64 ounces each day. He goes on to say that fluid intake is driven […]
Brilliant distinction points are given by the company Allergan (who makes Botox, Juvederm and other products) and can be redeemed for discounts on their products. Do you know how many units of Botox other doctors inject? Current recommendations of Botox are 15 units per site (forehead, between eyebrows, and crow’s feet) for most patients. The […]
Many of our patients have asked for a Friday to receive filler to allow the swelling and settling to improve over the weekend. Fillers, such as Juvederm and our new cheek filler Voluma, raise the skin to soften wrinkles or enhance cheekbones. Common areas treated are the wrinkles around the lips, between the nose and […]
There is a 67% rise in men’s drowning risk when it is 86 degrees or warmer, a 69 % chance it will be a man if a rescuer drowns, and a 40% rise in pool and natural water drowning among men from 2000-2010. The moral: Booze and water don’t mix especially for men. What to […]
The most common questions I get outside plastic surgery are about weight loss, diet and exercise. I won’t recommend a specific diet but there are facts regarding caloric intake that are helpful in losing weight. Likewise, although almost any exercise is good for you, there is a method to enhancing weight loss. According to Harvard […]
A study from Annals of Internal Medicine tracking 129,000 people over two decades at the University of Madrid and the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) found that women drinking 4-5 cups of coffee a day were 26% less likely to die prematurely and specifically 34% less likely to die from heart disease. Men drinking […]
Are your ears too noticeable or prominent? Wear your hair down or longer than you want to? Correction of “prominent ears” is called an otoplasty. Most of the time the procedure is a combination of removing some of the excess cartilage and increasing the folds in the ear to bring it closer to the head […]
Do you know how many units of Botox other doctors inject? Current recommendations of Botox are 15 units per site (forehead, between eyebrows, and crow’s feet) for most patients. The usual price is $15/unit thus $225/site. On June 17th we will reduce this to $13/unit. This means most sites will be improved for only $195! Those […]
Melanoma has increased eightfold in women ages 18-39 from 1970 to 2009! A recent study in Japan showed that one application of sunscreen effectively covered only 60% of the intended area but a second application increased this to 90%. Both types of rays from the sun, UVA and UVB can do damage to collagen fibers […]
