Oxygen Facials: A Lot of Hot Air?

Oxygen facials and products touting oxygen as a skin enhancer are hot right now. But are they just blowing hot air? Continue reading Oxygen Facials: A Lot of Hot Air?

Puffy Eyes and Preparation H

“Does Preparation H really reduce bags under your eyes?” a patient asked me last week. This old-school home remedy ranks up there with classics like Vicks VapoRubĀ® for toenail fungus (more on that one later).

But does Preparation H work? Is it safe?

Your lower eyelid is a prominent part of your face. Puffiness, redness, brown discoloration, and wrinkles Continue reading Puffy Eyes and Preparation H

Is There a Cure for Cellullite?

The Victoria’s Secret bathing suit catalogue is out, and I know many of you are thinking, “Ugh. How am I gonna lose this cellulite before summer?” Before you take out your credit card, read this. Post by Jeffrey Benabio, MD Continue reading Is There a Cure for Cellullite?

Your Brain on Botox

Botox can get into your head. Literally. Researchers from Pisa, Italy have been injecting rats with botox and watching what happens. The results were a little surprising. Continue reading Your Brain on Botox

What Makes a Face Beautiful?

Is she beautiful?

Many of you will disagree on the answer. Beauty, after all is subjective.

Or is it? Continue reading What Makes a Face Beautiful?

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