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Patients in NY get a defined jawline with neck lift surgery

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Reduction

Youthful, younger looking skin does not end at your chin. Wrinkled, sagging skin on your neck adds years to your appearance making you look older. Neck lift surgery with Dr. Ariel Ostad in New York, NY smoothes the jawline and neck while taking years off your outward appearance. Basics of a neck lift Technically called a lower rhytidectomy, a neck lift is an elective cosmetic surgery. It may be...

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Top Ten Tips to Control Weight

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Body Sculpting

1. Start your day with citrus. A cup of warm water with a half of an organic lemon first thing in the morning has been proven to accelerate your metabolism and reduce bloating. Lemon is a natural diuretic that cleanses the digestive system and gets your metabolic rate firing first thing. 2. Eat all food groups together. All foods belong to at least one of the three macronutrient categories;...

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Introducing Restylane’s New Refyne and Defyne Dermal Fillers

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermal Fillers, Anti Aging

Galderma, the company behind Restylane, Dysport and the Sculptra family of products launched their new line of FDA approved dermal fillers, Refyne and Defyne.  They are being touted as the first flexible and natural appearing filler that moves with each contour and active movement of your face.  Say goodbye to stiff looking cheeks and laugh lines.  This incredible product uses ‘XpresHAn...

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Photodynamic Therapy: How to get a jump start on Head and Neck Skin Cancers and prevent possible surgery

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermatology

Most non-melanoma skin cancers (basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma) are directly correlated to sun exposure and sun damage. The damaged DNA in these cells has a difficult time repairing itself, thus leading to pre-cancers and ultimately skin cancers. Aside from thorough and routine skin body checks, there is an effective treatment that allows you to be proactive with your skin and...

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Dear Dr. Ostad: I am an African American Woman, is it true that I don’t have to wear sunscreen because my skin color protects me?

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermatology

Thank you for your question. While it is true that those with darker skin do not have the same rate of skin cancer as those with fair-skin, you should have an awareness about a specific type of skin cancer that affects those with a darker complexion at a much higher rate. Acral Lentingenous Melanoma is most commonly seen in dark-skinned individuals and typically affects areas that do not have...

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Healthy Holiday Recipe Swaps That Are Good For You (And Your Skin!)

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermatology, Skin Care

With the holidays in full swing this week, there’s a good chance we will all be tempted with goodies that may not be so good for us. While life is all about balance (we all need a bit of pie now and then) there are ways to indulge healthfully. Today, we are sharing several recipes chosen by our health and wellness expert, Jennifer Schroder, that keep your taste buds, organs and skin in...

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Dr. Ostad’s Top Eight Drug Store Picks

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermatology, Skin Care

Just because a product is expensive doesn’t mean it is good. There are plenty of overpriced lotions and potions out there that rely on a name instead of its ingredients. While certain skin conditions and concerns should be addressed by a Board-Certified Dermatologist, you can find most of your body’s daily skin needs at your local drug store. In today’s blog Dr. Ostad shares with you his...

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Coffee…it’s not all bad! Benefits of Coffee on the skin.

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermatology

Drinking coffee isn’t always correlated with health but there are a few surprising benefits this incredible antioxidant has on your skin. A daily cup of joe isn’t all that bad but taking this powerful bean and applying it on the skin is an accent secret making a revival. In fact, its benefits aren’t just from the caffeine alone. Coffee beans are a powerful antioxidant that will reduce...

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New research shows aging skin and malignancies are not solely from Sun-Exposure.

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermatology

A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) calls air pollution “the single largest environmental health risk” which caused an estimated 6.5 million deaths in 2012. The presence of Fine Particulate Matter that comes from fuel combustion is threatening to our cardiovascular, respiratory, brain and skin health. After this study was published, the IUF-Leibnez Research Institute for...

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Blepharoplasty

Posted On: Nov 15, 2021

Categories: Dermatology

Some individuals may have excess fat or skin that accumulates above or below the eyelids which may cause the upper eyelid to droop, dark circles to form under the eyes, or sagging eyebrows. These physical changes can make us look significantly older, but they can also impair our peripheral vision. Blepharoplasty for eye rejuvenation is a surgical procedure that modifies the eyelids by removing or...

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