Scar therapy: Professional care and at home options
Scar therapy: How to treat your scars at home or through professional treatment Updated: April 6, 2022 Your skin is a valuable and seamless organ, covering all the crucial body parts lying underneath it. A simple tear or injury can change its appearance, resulting in a scar. A board certified Plastic Surgeon will be able […]
Melasma- How to lose the unwanted mask!
Melasma- How to lose the unwanted mask! Updated: Jan 31 Dark spots and brown discoloration are one of the most common concerns brought up in plastic surgery offices, according to Priti Patel, MD a New Jersey based Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Often times, it is the result of acne scars or even sun […]
Breast reduction journey
Breast reduction journey Shivani Patel, Priti P. Patel, MD A breast reduction can provide significant benefits to women– both medically and cosmetically. Whatever the reason may be for this procedure, the goal of plastic surgeons like Dr. Priti Patel is to provide patients with the best experience and results possible. A breast reduction surgery removes […]
Skincare and Pregnancy-What’s best?
Skincare and Pregnancy-What’s best? Shivani Patel, Priti Patel MD When you find out you’re expecting, there are bound to be many changes. And those changes might include your skincare products, too! Having to change your trusted skincare routine can come as a shock, but keeping a special eye on all your skin products during these […]
Laser Hair Removal-When should you drop the razor?
Laser Hair Removal-When should you drop the razor? Shree Amin, Priti Patel MD How does a laser treatment work? In essence, lasers emit wavelengths of light of specific, single colors. The energy from this light is transferred to the skin and hair pigment (specifically melanin). However, in hair removal, it is crucial to minimize […]
Ditch the bulge!-Rectus diastasis
Ditch the bulge!-Rectus diastasis Updated: Jan 31 Nine months after creating an amazing baby, a mother experiences so many joys. The worst part though is the thing that most women don’t talk about and despite lots of exercise and tons of crunches it still doesn’t seem to budge…the dreaded bulge! The tummy bulge left behind- also […]
Retinol-The “go to” skin care product
Retinol-The “go to” skin care product Shree Amin, Priti P. Patel MD Skin care is often something many people overlook. Maintaining your skin is just as important as taking care of any other part of your body. If you’re over 30, retinol is a vital ingredient to keeping your skin youthful. What is Retinol? Retinol, […]
When is a mini tummy tuck enough?
When is a mini tummy tuck enough? Priya Halanı, Priti P Patel MD When is a mini tummy tuck enough? Like with any other medical procedure, there are a lot of criteria that need to be considered before getting a mini tummy tuck. When diet and exercise have not corrected excess fat and loose skin, […]
Vitamin C usage-Is topical enough?
Vitamin C usage-Is topical enough? Shree Amin, Priti P. Patel MD Roman Poet Virgil once claimed “The greatest wealth is health,” and that couldn’t possibly be more true; especially in the midst of a global pandemic. Our bodies are composed of numerous systems that keep us safe from viruses, infections, and illnesses. Vitamins are a […]