When Should You Have Your Hearing Tested?
Hearing loss is common, affecting roughly 48 million Americans of all ages. But despite its prevalence, not a lot of people know when they have the condition or when they should be tested. While there’s not exactly a one-size-fits-all answer for when you should get your hearing tested, our guide below should help you decide…
Earlobe Reconstruction to Repair Stretched Lobes
Ear stretching, or gauging, has become popular over the past decade or two. The process of gauging involves placing larger and larger jewelry in the earlobes slowly over time. Who Gets Earlobe Reconstruction? “We have seen an increase [in requests for the procedure] — with the popularity of earrings that stretch the earlobe, the demographic…
What to Know About Liquid Facelifts
You may be wondering what a liquid facelift is. Liquid facelifts are injections of dermal fillers that make the skin appear more full and supple. They are less invasive than a traditional facelift, as they don’t require cutting into the skin. In addition to reducing sagging and wrinkles, liquid facelifts can help: Plump the lips…
What Is Mohs Surgery?
Mohs micrographic surgery, more commonly known as “Mohs surgery,” is a procedure that removes skin cancer cells one layer at a time. This technique allows surgeons to preserve healthy skin cells while fully removing the cancerous cells. Mohs surgery has a very high cure rate, is low-risk and can be completed in a doctor’s office…
Selfies Don’t Show the Real You
Many of us know the frustration of taking a selfie on our phones, looking at the result and being unhappy with it. It’s normal to feel like what you see in your camera doesn’t match what you see in the mirror, and that’s because it doesn’t! According to plastic surgeons, your selfie doesn’t actually show…
Rhinoplasty Recovery
Rhinoplasty, commonly referred to as a “nose job,” is a surgical procedure to enhance facial harmony and adjust the proportions of the nose. It can also be performed to correct breathing problems caused by nasal structural defects. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes about one to three hours. If you’re thinking…
Do Visible Scars Affect Self-Esteem?
Now that we’ve reached the heart of summer, many people feel more comfortable wearing shorter and looser clothes to beat the heat. But for people with visible scars, summer can be a difficult time. It is common to feel self-conscious about the marks on your body, but fortunately, you don’t have to be. How Do…
How Does Botox Work?
Botox is a drug that is commonly known to treat wrinkles but can also be used to improve certain medical conditions. The brand Botox utilizes the same active ingredient, the toxic bacterium Clostridium botulinum, as the lesser-known brands Dysport and Xeomin. Botox injections are an extremely popular procedure, and an estimated 11 million people worldwide…
Signs Your Loved One Has Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is a common condition. Roughly one in three people ages 65 to 74 has hearing loss, and for people over age 75, the number jumps to one in two, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). Hearing loss is also a progressive condition, meaning it develops slowly over…
Ear Tube FAQ
Ear infections are the number one reason children visit the doctor, and most kids have at least one infection by their third birthday. For children who experience middle ear infections – known medically as otitis media – that are resistant to treatment or continue to recur, ear tubes may be recommended. Placing ear tubes requires…