Those little red bumps (keratosis pilaris) on my arms and legs – does anything help?
There is good news and bad new on this. The bad news is that this really is genetic and you will always have the tendency toward it. Make sure your...
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What could I do before my wedding in a month to look better??
Congratulations on your wedding! This is a little close to the time to see much with Thermage and it’s tough to know without a picture if you have a good facial structure...
Getting Self-Tanner On Evenly
...ankles, and around the armpits. Lightly scrub neck and face. Dry off well. Put some plain lotion on your palms (reduces staining) and then apply the self-tanner evenly to your entire...
I’m allergic to the DHA in self-tanning products. What now?
I really do not know of any ingredient that works as well as the DHA (dihydroxyacetone) does. One of my patients tried eating so many carrots that she turned a...
What can be done about excessive sweating under the armpits?
Thank you for the nice compliment. So there are 3 things for this problem. First, the antiperspirants (I’m going to assume you meant that since deodorants mask the odor only),...
Problems with Sculptra.
I’ll be back to you on this. I’m working with the company, Sanofi Aventis, to try to find a resource for you. Dr. I...
Could I have a filler treatment if I’m on blood thinners?
I’m going to assume for this answer that you’re on coumadin/warfarin. It’s very safe to use a filler like Juvederm or Restylane while you are on coumadin BUT you will very likely...
Will self-tanner make my melasma worse?
The good news is no! All the self tanners so far contain the same active ingredient (DHA) and they do not affect the pigment making cells (melanocytes) one way or...
What is this growth?
Whoaaaa! Stop right there – you need to get into your doctor right away. There is a whole list of things this growth could be since it’s been there a...
What Can I Do About Scars that are Unsightly After a Breast Augmentation?
I’m glad you wrote again. I really do think you need a second and maybe even a third opinion for your problem. If you have medical insurance, your plan will...
