What is the truth about collagen oral supplements and topical collagen and my skin, hair and nail health? Protein makes us healthy, but it doesn’t have to be “collagen protein supplements.” Short answer- collagen supplements are not worth the money. Here’s why. All proteins are made of 20 amino acid building blocks. Each protein contains…

1927 isn’t just a year, it’s a laser wavelength measured in nanometers called MOXI. You will be very happy to know that it is now exclusively available in my practice. Scientific research has produced better wavelengths to safely and efficiently brighten the skin and treat brown spots and sun damage.  MOXI uses a random fractionated…

Since March of last year the impact upon health screening has been noted due to the fear of being exposed to coronavirus during the encounter. Women who should undergo annual mammography have put off the screening test, risking early cancer detection with an easy, available test. It has been recently noted that women who have…

Learn the differences between the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines as described by Dr. Paul Vanak. Both vaccines are given as intramuscular injections in your shoulder. They each work best if they are given two times, a few weeks apart. Their mechanism of action is quite different. Technology has come a long way since the 1950s…

An exciting way to improve the contours of the abdomen using helium plasma technology, called Renuvion is now available. This in-office, minimally invasive technique is performed in the office through a 4mm incision in the belly button. You walk in, have your abdomen prepped with sterile soap, and then have a shot of local anesthetic…

I get variations of this question every year, and I always answer it the same way.  Plastic surgery, like any surgery, should be well-researched and well-considered before decisions are made.  There are two key aspects that you need to consider: Decide what is right for yourself, right now.  Do not make decision to have or…

Mother Teresa said, “It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you… every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.”   Never have those words been more true than for this holiday season.  The pandemic has devastated our lifestyles, our traditions, and our freedoms.  It has reversed one…

Due to the explosive demand for injectable agents into the face, dentists, family doctors and others have ventured into cosmetic treatments.  Some companies even offer weekend training programs to entice non-plastic surgeons to sell their products.  When it comes to facial rejuvenation and body contouring, American Board of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) certification is the gold…

There is a big difference.  It is clear that doctors who advertise themselves as certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) do not meet the criteria that is required for board-certified plastic surgeons.  Ear doctors, dermatologists, family practice, and Emergency room physicians are the most common physicians who call themselves cosmetic surgeons, but…