Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: October 27, 2016
It is an exciting time for dermatologists. In the 16 years that I have been in practice our knowledge of disease pathogenesis has increased and has...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: August 29, 2016
The platysma muscle has been widely studied in its course through the cervical region in an attempt to develop more effective surgical approaches f...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: August 10, 2016
What does your patient need to know at the first visit? In my practice, we try our best to start the education process before the patient even come...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: July 27, 2016
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are among the most commonly injected soft-tissue fillers worldwide. However, even with proper technique, there may be ...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: May 6, 2016
One of the determinants of a successful surgical outcome is the perception, on the part of the patient, of the cosmesis of a scar. The use of Z-pla...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: April 7, 2016
Many male and female patients seek therapy for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) at some point. Results are rarely achieved with single-modality therapy....
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: March 10, 2016
Injectable soft-tissue fillers continue to be popular in the cosmetic arena. In the United States there are many fillers currently on the market an...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: January 26, 2016
Cryolipolysis is a popular noninvasive treatment for areas of excess adipose deposition, such as in the abdomen and flanks. During the 60-minute pr...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: December 2, 2015
As more patients undergo facial rejuvenation procedures for a more youthful look, there is a growing demand for rejuvenation of the décolletage (ne...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: September 23, 2015
Noninvasive cosmetic surgery procedures continue to increase in number, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Furthermore, these p...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: July 13, 2015
The use of gauges to expand or alter the shape of the earlobe is a relatively popular trend in this day and age. However, as with tattoos, patients...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: June 29, 2015
Lower eyelid malposition is both a cosmetic and functional issue for many patients. It often arises from normal aging; however, it also can be due ...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: May 1, 2015
In the United States, the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) has continued to grow over the last 15 years, according to multispecialty ...
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: April 6, 2015
Article
- Author:
- Suzan Obagi, MD
Publish date: March 2, 2015
The perioral region is second to the periorbital area in making a person appear tired, sad, happy, or healthy. Although a lot of emphasis has been ...
