It seems every month we hear about a new skin care product extolling a new anti-aging ingredient that will bring about more youthful, healthy looking skin. Yet, often these “revolutionary” ingredients will not stand the test of time, and often the tubes and nicely shaped containers storing these “next generation” ingredients are soon found deep … Continue reading Vitamin C: The “tried and true” anti-aging ingredient
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A common belief that is that our eyebrows “fall” with aging, much like the notion that are nose continues to grow. In reality, it’s actually more complicated. The good news is that taking the time to ask the right questions, and clearly evaluate what’s really going on, can potentially help avoid an un-necessary procedure … Continue reading Do eyebrows really fall as we age?
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If your eyes continue to look tired despite trying all the possible eye creams, all the possible eye exercises, and all the other advertised gimmicks, then you may be ready to do the definitive procedure that will have your eyes looking more Refreshed. The reason why none of the above mentioned remedies work is because … Continue reading Tired Eyes, what can you do?
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Tired, sad appearing eyes seem to come to us all at some point. You may even remember the first time when you noticed their transformation. Perhaps it was after a good night’s sleep when a quick look in the mirror suggested you needed eight more hours, or perhaps it was how your eyes just looked … Continue reading Smoothing Away Those Tired, Sad Appearing Eyes
View More A recent peer reviewed study examined how your position during sleep may contribute to facial wrinkles. While sleeping, certain positions place the face in contact with your pillow that causes stretch, shear, and compression forces on your skin, which causing the skin to buckle eventually causing sleep wrinkles. The lateral sleep position (on your side) and the … Continue reading Sleep Wrinkles: Aging while you sleep
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Julie Chen, host of the television show Big Brother, and moderator of the morning television show, The Talk, recently revealed her long-held secret about having eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) in the mid-1990s to help advance her career. During her poignant revelation, Chen detailed her time as a news reporter in Dayton, Ohio, and the conversations she … Continue reading Dotting the Eyes
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I commonly hear from new patients how their Botox treatments from other offices does not last long enough. While it is true that Botox works very well for 3 to 4 months, we often hear theses patients describe how their Botox results did not last longer than 2 or 3 weeks, or the Botox … Continue reading Does your Botox provider properly store Botox?
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As previously written about in a blog, journal article, and presented during a recent national lecture to aesthetic surgeons, the temples are an aesthetically crucial area to address during facial rejuvenation. The area is commonly overlooked by aesthetic practitioners and patients. Moreover, the hollow temple, when viewed next to the more frequently augmented cheek, can provide a distorted … Continue reading The Forgotten Temples II
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I am often asked if I use dissolving sutures during my facelifts or eyelid surgeries (blepharoplasties). The answer is yes and no. I do use dissolving sutures on the inside but never on the outside portion of the skin and for good reason. In short, I do not use dissolving sutures on the outside portion … Continue reading Are Dissolving Sutures Better in Cosmetic Surgery?
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Dr. Timothy R. Miller, M.D., was selected into the the RealSelf 100 for his contributions towards cosmetic surgery and medicine. “The RealSelf 100 honors a select nationwide group of aesthetic professionals (only 100) who have dedicated themselves in providing unique, valuable insights typically not found on the social web; moreover, their social media influence empowers millions … Continue reading Meet the RealSelf 100: Honoring the Top Social Influencers in Cosmetic Medicine
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