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Why Has Botox Remained So Popular?
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botox injections have increased by nearly 800% since the year 2000, and they were up 4% in 2016. With the popularity trend of Botox still on the rise, it has some people wondering, “Why exactly is Botox so popular?” It Works Fast One of the biggest perks… Read More
What to Know About Hemifacial Spasms
Involuntarily offering to clean the kitchen is one thing but suffering from involuntary twitching or contracting is a whole other issue. As a rare neuromuscular disorder, hemifacial spasm causes patients to suffer from regular, involuntary muscle contractions on one side of your face. In fact, according to The National Center for Biotechnology Information, Hemifacial Spasm… Read More
Need to Lose Weight? How a Nutrition Group Can Help
There is one thing that nobody wants to hear: you need to lose weight. As an epidemic that is taking over our country, obesity is a disease that is not only bad for your self-esteem, but it’s bad for virtually every part of your health as well. Affecting more than one-third of our population, obesity… Read More
Dr. Schlessinger Weighs in on Medical Mystery from the New York Times
As an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, I am frequently called upon to see patients with drooping eyelids. Many times this is simply a cosmetic problem that can be fixed with a surgical procedure. However, drooping eyelids can also be associated with other medical problems. As a Surgeon that is also trained in Neurologic Eye diseases, I… Read More
SculpSure Vs. CoolSculpting: How to Get a Leaner You
If you spend your time of working your fat off at the gym and you’ve traded in cupcakes for protein shakes, you know that losing weight is a full-time job. However, even if you have tried dieting and consistent exercise, you can still have stubborn fat cells that are almost impossible to get rid of…. Read More
The Importance of Sunblock in Cloudy Weather
Although you may have spent your childhood or teenage years laying out in the backyard with lemon juice in your hair and tanning oil on your skin, you now know that although that was fun, it was setting you up for premature skin cancer. As your sun’s natural protection against the sun, sunblock is a… Read More
Caring for Your Eyes When the Weather Takes You Outdoors
Summer May Be Ending but…Caring for Your Eyes When the Weather Takes You Outdoors By David Schlessinger, M.D. During the summer months or when we take a vacation to a warmer climate, the outside calls to us. Millions of people flock to the beach, move their recreational activities from the comfort of the indoors to… Read More
3 Benefits of Mineral Makeup
Even supermodels like Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner don’t look flawless without the help of some makeup. However, with so many different brands of makeup out there, it can be beyond overwhelming to land on a kind that is right for you and your skin type. With two main options: traditional and mineral makeup, you… Read More
How to Lash Out Rationally: 2 Ways to Darker Lashes
If you are a woman, one of the best ways that you can accentuate your entire appearance is to have long, dark eyelashes. However, because not everyone is blessed with eyelashes that are bat-worthy, women have to go to crazy and unique measures. If you have blonde, gray, or even red eyelashes, they won’t stand… Read More
When the Pain is Too Strong to Handle: How to Manage Migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you know just how debilitating they can be. By causing extreme pain and pressure, sensitivity to light, and even the inability to see properly, migraines can make you want to shut the curtains and spend the entire day in bed. So, how can you treat your migraine and get back… Read More
Botox for Headaches
It’s safe to say that Botox is a miracle drug. Not only is Botox used to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and across the forehead, but it is also used to treat a variety of medical conditions including chronic migraines. Sound a bit ridiculous or too good to… Read More
How to Get Rid of a Chalazion
If you looked in the mirror and noticed a slight bump on your eyelid, you may think that you have a stye when it actually may be a chalazion. A chalazion occurs when one of your oil glands is enlarged— caused by an obstruction in the eye’s opening. How is a chalazion caused and how… Read More