Moles can be a nuisance, especially if they are in highly noticeable areas like the face. You may be interested in having your mole removed for cosmetic reasons but are worried that you will be left with a scar. After all, why remove one unsightly mark just to replace it with another? In this article, … Read more
Are you on the quest for smoother, more youthful skin without the expense and invasiveness of traditional plastic surgery procedures? If so, you’ve likely come across Botox but now are asking yourself, “how much is Botox per unit?” Throughout this blog, we’ll discuss factors that influence how much Botox costs in NYC, from the number … Read more
Large pores are a common cosmetic concern for younger and older adults. Large pores can be associated with acne and oily skin. Pores can enlarge when there is buildup of dead cells and oils within the pore. Chronic congestion of the pore with this buildup results in permanent enlargement of the pore. Large pores are … Read more
Microneedling and chemical peels are one of the most popular noninvasive cosmetic procedures for treating wrinkles, acne scars, and other signs of aging on the face. However, while these cosmetic dermatology treatments that are regularly performed at Wall Street Dermatology correct similar skin conditions, they are very different procedures in terms of benefits, mechanism of action, … Read more
In recent decades, preventative care has dominated the landscape of medicine and healthcare, due to paradigm shifts in the way we approach health and wellness. Similar attitudinal shifts in aesthetic medicine has altered the way in which we approach anti-aging procedures. Injectable neuromodulators, more popularly referred to as “Botox”, is a perfect example of a … Read more
Patients often come see me with curiosity about starting Botox in NYC to reverse signs of aging, but often express concerns about the procedure. Inevitably, those who try botox injections become converts to believers of the procedure. Here are the five most common misconceptions about botox , along with the facts everyone should know. Botox … Read more
Daily use of sunscreen is crucial for the health and beauty of your skin. Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation (UV-A, and UV-B) that induces skin cancer development and accelerates skin aging. A commonly held misconception is that sunscreens should only be used during sunny days or during sunny outings. Sunscreens really should be used daily on … Read more
This can be a chapter onto itself, but here are a number of important tips for women who are planning a pregnancy and who also want to maintain their pre-pregnancy lustrous skin tone. Don’t fall into the trap of believing that pregnancy itself will give you beautiful skin—the “pregnancy skin glow” that we all have … Read more
Acne scarring is one of the biggest concerns amongst young adults and one of the most common reasons why patients come to see me in consultation. Often times, the scarring worries the patient more than the active inflammatory acne on their skin. Here are the top three points that I bring up to my patients … Read more
In the past year, Hugh Jackman has made headlines because he was diagnosed and treated for a type of skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma. In recent weeks, he was reported to have undergone cancer treatment for basal cell carcinoma on his nose a third time. If this sounds frightening, be reassured that basal … Read more
