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After Skin Cancer Removal, You May Need Skin Reconstruction

Published on October 13, 2017

Treating skin cancer can be a difficult ordeal. Unfortunately, once the cancer is removed, there are other steps to complete. Removal of skin cancer creates an open wound and can lead to a permanent scar that reminds the patient of

Dermal Filler Injections for Treatment of the Nasolabial Folds, Marionette Lines, and Jowls

Published on September 15, 2017

Nasolabial folds are the two deep lines or creases in the skin that stretch diagonally from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth. These creases are created by repeated movement of the mouth over time, especially

Tighten Hooded Eyelids and See Clearly Again

Published on September 5, 2017

As a result of the aging process, stress, gravity, and even excessive pulling of the skin, a person’s eyelids can start to sag and hood over the eyes. Loose sagging eyelids hanging over the eyes have many negative effects. They

Hair-Free and Carefree with Laser Hair Removal

Published on July 27, 2017

While there are several methods available for hair removal, such as waxing and hair-removal creams, they do not keep the hair from growing back. It can feel frustrating to repeatedly spend time and money on these short-term treatments. For a

What Is Ectropion and How Is It Treated?

Published on July 24, 2017

Ectropion is a condition that affects the tissue around the eyes, specifically the lower eyelids. The part of your eyelid that looks like it forms a seal at the base of the eyes might sag outward, leaving the underside of

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Published on July 20, 2017

Channel: Fox 26 Air Date: July 20, 2017 Dr. Sami discusses the phycological symptoms, identification process and prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder. In her interview with Fox 26, oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Mirwat Sami discusses body dysmorphic disorder, a psychiatric

Address Sagging and More with Upper-Eyelid Blepharoplasty

Published on July 17, 2017

Lines, wrinkles, and furrows are not the only problems that come with advancing age. Another sign of aging that causes a lot of distress is the sagging of the upper eyelids, which gives the eyes a tired appearance. Although this

Botox, Lasers, skin care and aesthetic trends for this sizzling summer

Published on July 1, 2017

Channel: KPRC 2 Air Date: July 1, 2017 Your browser does not support HTML5 video. The summer season can be incredibly harsh on your skin. Spending countless hours enjoying time outside means a lot of sun exposure. Dr. Mirwat Sami

Botox Can Give Those Wrinkles a Rest

Published on June 16, 2017

As people age, their skin starts to show various signs of aging. It is not possible to fight the aging process, but it is possible to address the signs of aging in the skin. Nowadays, plastic surgery procedures are very

Shining a light on Eyelid Cancer

Published on June 5, 2017

Channel: KPRC NBC 2 Air Date: June 5, 2017 Are you properly protecting one of the most sensitive and delicate areas of your body? The eyelids are an often forgotten area of the body, which can be a huge problem.