There is indisputable scientific evidence that one of the biggest difference between patients reporting a good medical experience and a bad one is their personal feelings about the way they were treated. Much of this translates into the medical professionals’ “bedside manners.” It is not just the treating physician, however, that influences the patient’s experience; […]

It is really interesting how cosmetic and fashion trends, which are intricately linked, can swing wildly over time. Right now, in the cosmetic procedures and aesthetics alterations field, we are moving from a taste for purposeful exaggeration to subtle enhancement. Some refer to this as a trend toward a natural look, and that is not […]

While it is usually the dermatologists who have patients presenting with this annoying skin condition, the truth of the matter is that almost everyone in the cosmetic surgery and aesthetic procedures industry should have some basic knowledge about psoriasis – its causes and its treatments. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to […]

Not all skin reacts the same to different environmental conditions or to different cosmetic or surgical treatments. The pigment of skin can be an indicator for success (or failure) by your cosmetic, aesthetic, reconstructive or therapeutic efforts. This is something that all aesthetic physicians, aestheticians, cosmetic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons, and everyone else in the field […]

For several decades facelifts have been described as the “elusive fountain of youth,” with studies showing that the procedure can take years off of a person’s age with certainty and predictability. (Source). Good surgeons can accomplish even more, leaving their clients looking a decade or more younger. These dramatic results far exceed the capability of […]

It is enough to make Forbes.com sit up and take notice. Millenials are not only changing the entire market of retail goods and services, but they are without a doubt shifting the cosmetics and beauty industries. Much of this is driven by what has been described by many as an obsession with looks. However, it […]

Dandruff is an ugly and embarrassing issue; but it is not necessarily an indication of any underlying medical or hygiene issues or skin diseases, although it can be. It can be rather unpleasant, showing up on the scalp, eyebrows, and other areas of the face and head, groin, and chest. And it is an issue […]