Gynecomastia – The Male Curse
In my practice, I have met numerous men who are self-conscious about removing their shirt. Why? Gynecomastia or enlargement of the male breasts. Gynecomastia (or male breast enlargement) is a thing that haunts many of us men. But if you’re one of the victims, then you may be shocked by the next statistic. According to […]
Sunscreen…the REAL secret to anti-aging
In my practice, I see and operate on a lot of folks with melanoma…sometimes as many as 6 cases per month. Even more alarming is the fact that I operated on dozens of other types of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma) per month. Obviously, the lighter your skin, the higher your risk […]
SPF
What is SPF? Sun Protection Factor (SPF) ranges from 2 to 50 and refers to the product’s ability to block the sun. For example, SPF 15 means you can be in the sun 15 times longer than you can without sunscreen. The reason I recommend the SPF level that I do is simply a matter […]
The Myth of Moisturizers
“Dr. Williams, I need help. I have dry skin. I’ve used every moisturizer out there including the Chanel moisturizer made with vanilla beans from Madasgar, and NOTHING is working. To top it off, my skin is now drier and more wrinkled than ever!” I’ve heard similar stories to this a thousand times. If you listen […]
Fat Atrophy of the Face After Weight Loss
“I lost weight, but now my face looks worse! Why?” For many of my patients, they have struggled with being overweight for many years. But fortunately for some who have lost weight through diet, exercise, and/or surgery, they have become free in their new bodies. Through their weight loss, many have overcome some of the […]
More is not always best…Butts are really a matter of proportion
Enhanced booties seem to be all the rage right now. Thank you Kim Kardashian. I have had numerous patients over the years request enhancement of their posterior. In fact, Buttock Augmentation has been one of the fastest growing trends in plastic surgery. But first, let’s talk but about physical proportions. Butts come in all shapes […]
Reducing Cardiovascular Risk the Natural Way: Fish Oil
Fish oil is an often overlooked cardioprotective supplement. Below is my most recent literature search on it. Fish consumption and fish oils rich in Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to be cardioprotective in abundant studies over the past decades. There is additional research that shows that it helps lower cholesterol, prevent atrial fibrillation, reduce […]
Aspirin
One of the least mentioned, but most effective drugs out there is plain ol’ aspirin. It’s rarely mentioned as a first-line defense against cardiovascular disease because…quite frankly…none of the drug companies make a dime from it anymore. It’s generic and dirt cheap. But don’t let the cost fool you. Check out the following summary from […]
