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Prepare To Bare Your Legs
Summer is finally here, which means it is time to get your legs ready for the warm weather and beach life with the help of sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is always the first line of treatment for varicose veins and spider veins. Unwanted leg veins are injected with a sclerosing agent using a very thin needle, and

Chronic Sun Exposure Damages Trucker’s Skin
A photo recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows just how damaging the sun can be to your skin. The striking picture of a 69-year-old truck driver has gone viral, and understandably so. The individual spent the last 28 years driving a delivery truck, and was exposed to ultraviolet rays through the

What is the Best Injectable for Lip Enhancement?
Q: What’s Better for Lip Enhancement: Restylane or Juvederm? I’m wondering which of these two products is better for lip enhancement. To my understanding, Restylane is FDA-approved for lip injection, while Juvederm isn’t. Dr. Sabrina Fabi’s Expert Answer

Red Veins After Sclerotherapy
Q: What are these red veins that appeared after a treatment of sclerotherapy? I had few red veins on my upper thighs on the side and after the treatment now I have more dark red veins above the knee like big bruised area. After two treatments of sclerotherapy, I was left with more red veins

Treatments for Hyperpigmentation After Laser Treatment
Q: How can I treat hyperpigmentation resulting from a Fraxel treatment? I had Fraxel on my neck and chest several years ago and now have hyperpigmentation that has only gotten worse through the years. Unfortunately, the doctor stopped in the middle of my neck so I have the ‘old’ light skin right below my chin to

How Long Will Fraxel Results Last?
Q: How Long Will Fraxel Treatments Last With Proper Skin Protection? I have signed up to have six Fraxel treatments for facial wrinkling, sun damage, and uneven skin tone. Will the results be permanent if I protect my skin from further sun damage? Dr. Mitchel Goldman’s Expert Answer

What Doctor Is Most Qualified to Perform Sclerotherapy?
Q: Who Should Perform Sclerotherapy – Dermatologist, Plastic Surgeon, Vein Clinic? Who is the best choice for sclerotherapy or any other type of vein removal…one of the “Vein Clinics,” a dermatologist, or plastic surgeon? Dr. Sabrina Fabi’s Expert Answer

Resuming Exercise After Sclerotherapy
Q: When Can You Resume Normal Exercise After Sclerotherapy? When sclerotherapy of the calf and thigh of both legs is needed, is the rest and recovery time more than a week? Dr. Sabrina Fabi’s Expert Answer

The Key To Looking Bright Eyed
Hollow under eyes make us look tired, even if we had a good night’s sleep. Dermal filler injections, like Restylane or Juvederm, in the tear trough are a quick fix to refresh your eyes. In the hands of an experienced injector, filler injections in the tear trough can provide dramatic, eye-popping results! Our doctors will

The new age of male grooming: Brotox
For men, there’s a fine line between virility and vanity, but it’s growing wider. While celebrities like Simon Cowell have been using Botox, or Brotox, for years, it seems more and more non-famous men are catching on. Brotox is the latest trend among men trying to slow down the aging process or regain their youthful