Author Archives: drmartin

The Dangers of Tanning Beds

Posted on August 5, 2009 by drmartin

Recent studies have shown that the use of tanning beds can be much more dangerous than previously believed. Regular sun bed users are eight times more likely to get melanoma than those who have never used them, and international experts … Continue reading →

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Update on Fractionated Laser Resurfacing

Posted on June 22, 2009 by drmartin

At the June 2009 Facial Cosmetic Surgery meeting in Las Vegas, several physicians spoke about fractionated laser resurfacing.  There are several types of lasers being used for this, and they all have their strengths and weaknesses.  One of the most popular types

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Update on Facial Fat Injections

Posted on June 22, 2009 by drmartin

At the recent meeting in Las Vegas on Facial Cosmetic Surgery, there was a lot of discussion about fat transfers.  Several lectures were given talking about the advantages of using fat as a filler, and combining it

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Reloxin approved by FDA

Posted on May 20, 2009 by drmartin

Reloxin, the new BOTOX-A from Medicis, was recently given FDA approval for use in the US.  Reloxin has been used under the name Dysport in Europe and other countries for several years. In the next few weeks, the company will begin … Continue reading →

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Plastic Surgery Trends

Posted on April 1, 2009 by drmartin

The American Society of Plastic Surgery recently released data showing the changes in plastic surgery procedures from 2007 to 2008. What they found is that while the numbers of some of the larger surgical procedures has decreased, there has been … Continue reading →

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Lower Eyelid Cosmetic Surgery

Posted on February 28, 2009 by drmartin

As we age, many people notice an increase in fat and skin in their lower lids. This puffy appearance can make a person look tired, with dark circles under the eyes. Surgery to correct this condition, called a blepharoplasty, has … Continue reading →

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Cosmetic eyelid surgery

Posted on February 28, 2009 by drmartin

One of the first areas on our face to show the signs of aging is in the skin around the eyes. This is the thinnest skin on the face, so it loses the elasticity at a younger age. This results … Continue reading →

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Botox

Posted on February 28, 2009 by drmartin

For anyone who wants to look younger and less lined and wrinkled but without surgery, Botox injections are the way to go. Many of the wrinkles in our face are due to overactive muscles whose repeated contractions cause the frown … Continue reading →

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Update on Acne

Posted on February 28, 2009 by drmartin

Acne is a very common disorder of the sebaceous glands. Although there are many different factors responsible for acne, some of the main characteristics or causes include an increase in sebum production, inflammation in the glands, and the proliferation of … Continue reading →

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Browlifts

Posted on February 28, 2009 by drmartin

Browlift surgery has become one of the most commonly performed procedures in the past several years to help rejuvenate the upper half of the face. As we age, the forehead and brow start to fall, causing the appearance of heaviness … Continue reading →

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