21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
The mind-body connection is something that we experience daily even if we're not always aware of it. Think about how you feel after you exercise or meditate, for example. Increasing your oxygen intake can have a profoundly calming effect on your mind, making you feel more c...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
Fine lines and wrinkles are usually the first sign of aging that most people notice. Crow's feet around the eyes and vertical “smoker’s” lines above the mouth are two of the most common problem spots for our Boston area patients. The skin around your eyes...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
There comes a point in the aging process, and it's different for everyone, where your reflection in the mirror no longer syncs up with how you actually feel. This dichotomy is probably the number one reason why an over 40 patient comes in to see me. Many younger patients to...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
Patients are often nervous about scheduling a consult with a cosmetic dermatologist. I understand. It's always a little anxiety producing to do something new especially when, generally speaking, you are probably coming in to see me because you are having an issue with your...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
Neurotoxins such as Botox® and dermal fillers are the two most popular non-surgical procedures in this country according to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). In fact, injectables, which is the overall term for both procedures, have be...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
Smooth skin is something that most of us take for granted until it begins to erode. Fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars, for example, may all contribute to an unevenness in the surface of your skin. This can make you look and feel not your best as the human...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
Happy 2022! ! Despite the craziness of the last couple of years, there is always something hopeful about a new year. It can also be a time when many struggle. There's often an expectation that things will be instantly different, yet, as we all know, life doesn’t magica...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
The proliferation of “screens” in our society has been a boon for certain aesthetic procedures. If you have any kind of excess skin and/or fat on your neck, the downward tilt of your head as you look at your phone, tablet or laptop just exacerbates the issue. While th...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
Your lips are an integral component to a vibrant, rejuvenated look. They help anchor the lower third of your face, and provide a critical counterpoint to your forehead and brow. Some people are born with lips that are too thin and out of proportion. But the size of your lips can...
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21 Sep 2023 | by Leonard Miller, MD, FACS, FRCS
Facial aging starts around age 25. Facial aging starts earlier than many patients realize. Everyone's body naturally begins to produce less collagen and elastin, two of the primary components of youthful-looking skin, at around age 25. Genetics, lifestyle choices, such as wh...
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