August 2009 - Posts

Explore Earlobe Rejuvenation
August 27, 2009 5:53 PM by Melissa A. Bogle, MD

Just like the skin on the rest of our body, the earlobes change over time with aging and exposure to the sun. As collagen and elasticity decrease, the earlobes can become elongated and thin, with fine wrinkling on the surface. This can make it difficult Read More...

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Treating Dark Circles in the Undereye Area
August 13, 2009 1:18 PM by Melissa A. Bogle, MD

Dark circles in the undereye area is a common problem. What makes them so difficult to treat is that there are so many different problems that can cause them. No single solution works for all patients, so the key is to first figure out what is causing Read More...

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Will Traditional Sutures Soon be a Thing of the Past?
August 12, 2009 9:46 AM by Melissa A. Bogle, MD

Researchers at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine in Boston, Massachusetts have developed a novel technique to replace sutures when closing wounds. The process harnesses laser light to "knit" layers of collagen together, thereby sealing together two Read More...

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Cupcakes and Aging: The Effects of Calorie Restriction in New Study
August 3, 2009 7:10 PM by Melissa A. Bogle, MD

For a while now scientists have speculated that a low calorie diet may have advantages in halting the body's aging process. Studies in yeast, worms, flies and rats have all shown that cutting calories can extend the life span and possibly stave off age-related Read More...

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