MD Expertise: Skin & Beauty

Non-surgical Eye Lift

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:51:00 GMT

The eye area is one of the first to show signs of aging with fine lines, skin laxity, and under eye bags starting as early as the late 20s and early 30s. Non-surgical or minimally invasive rejuvenation options have become especially popular among both...(read more)

Farewell to Evolence

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:53:00 GMT

Just over one year ago, the United States FDA announced the approval of Evolence, a second-generation collagen filler derived from a porcine (pig) source. The product had a favorable safety profile and a steadily growing fan base among both patients and...(read more)

Smile. . . You Look 10 Years Younger

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

One of the easiest things a person can do to take 10 years off their appearance is to whiten their teeth. Teeth naturally come in a range of colors from white to yellow or grey, but as we get older, our teeth can become darkened or stained due to dietary...(read more)

Photofillers: The Next Wave in Facial Contouring

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:09:00 GMT

Dermal fillers are an increasingly popular form of non-invasive surgery to restore volume and improve the contour of the aging face. With most of the currently available fillers, the process is about the same. A physician injects the filler substance...(read more)

Celebrate Halloween with a Pumpkin Facial

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:01:00 GMT

Fall is always one of my favorite times of the year. The leaves are changing, the holidays are just around the corner and my local coffee shop is serving up Pumpkin Lattes. To get into the spirit, pumpkins can be used to make a homemade mask tailored...(read more)

Skin Changes of Breast Cancer

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:23:00 GMT

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, patients should be aware of skin changes on or around the breast that may be a sign of breast cancer. Breast cancer occurs when abnormal...(read more)

Tanning Beds and Cancer Risk

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:16:00 GMT

Like watching a good movie, I laughed and I cried when I read a recent editorial published in a college newspaper by the manager of a tanning salon extolling the virtues of indoor tanning ( http://breezejmu.org/2009/09/03/some-sunny-perspective/ ). I...(read more)

Fractional Laser Systems. . . The Future of Drug Delivery?

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:55:00 GMT

Medical lasers have become increasingly common over the last two decades, mostly for cosmetic and dermatologic indications. As their use becomes more widespread, it is natural for scientists to develop novel ways to harness the technology. One of the...(read more)

Explore Earlobe Rejuvenation

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:53:00 GMT

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)

Treating Dark Circles in the Undereye Area

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:18:00 GMT

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)

Will Traditional Sutures Soon be a Thing of the Past?

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:46:00 GMT

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)

Cupcakes and Aging: The Effects of Calorie Restriction in New Study

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:10:00 GMT

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)

Determining if you have a Vitamin D deficiency

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:51:00 GMT

Over the last two decades, there has been a marked increase in the number of people with low levels of Vitamin D. Data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey revealed Americans had an average Vitamin D level of 30ng/ml from 1988...(read more)

Botox or Dysport: Which Option is Better?

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:35:00 GMT

In 2002, the United States FDA approved the first botulinum toxin for the cosmetic reduction of movement related facial wrinkles, Allergan’s Botox Cosmetic. Since then it has become one of the most popular minimally-invasive cosmetic treatments in the...(read more)

Goodbye to Accutane--as generic competitors step in

Melissa A. Bogle, MD — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:18:00 GMT

Branded Accutane (isotretinoin), which first went on the market in 1982 for the treatment of severe acne, is no longer available for prescription. The pharmaceutical company Roche Holding AG (Basel, Switzerland) announced that it was discontinuing sales...(read more)