EDEU Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana – B.A. Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana- M.D. POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION Intern, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana First Year General Surgery Resident, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Residency, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis FELLOWSHIP American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, – E.G. McCollough, M.D., Preceptor, Read More
What is It? Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common form of skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma It affects more than 100,000 Americans each year. It arises from cells (squamous cells) that make up the upper layers of skin and can occur anywhere on the body but are most common in sun-exposed areas. Read More
What is It? Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer, affecting nearly 1 million Americans each year. In fact, it is the most common of all cancers. Traditionally, elderly males with outdoor exposure were most affected. People now are developing basal cell carcinomas at earlier ages and women are now equally Read More
What is it? Last year in the United States, more than 38,000 people were diagnosed with malignant melanoma. Each year 7,000 people die from this form of cancer. Malignant melanoma is less common than other skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas), but it is potentially more lethal. The incidence of this tumor has Read More
An osteoma is a condition where the lining over the skull, called the periosteum, is severely bruised. It can stimulate a bony deposit to form deep in the skin. While it does not usually grow, it can cause an unsightly protrusion and oftentimes results in irritation of the overlying skin because of pressure from clothing, Read More
A necklift is designed to remove tissue laxity in the neck. In many people, fatty tissue collects in the area beneath the chin, which adds more fullness. In some people, weight reduction will improve this area. However, in many others, it needs to be surgically removed. In a necklift procedure, small incisions approximately 1/4 inch Read More
Often with aging, one develops deep bands or cords in the neck. This is due to laxity of the platysma muscle. Surgically re-supporting this muscle can provide a more pleasing contour. Often, people develop a significant laxity in fullness in the neck area — the so-called turkey gobbler neck. This is due to laxity in Read More
The problem with prominent nasal labial folds or significant problems to the groove in between the nose and the corner of the mouth is a frequent problem with both males and females. This is due not only to the laxity in the skin but is also accentuated by one’s bone structure. It tends to be Read More
Laser resurfacing can provide improvement in skin texture and tone. However, when one has more darkly pigmented skin, there can be some color changes. Usually these are transient. When they do occur, various topical creams and lotions can be utilized to expedite their resolution. However, close follow-up is often necessary. Many physicians feel that “pre-treating” Read More
The color of our skin is due to the thickness of the top layer of the skin (the stratum corium) as well as to the amount of pigment or melanin in our skin. Increased exposure to the sun or elements can cause a stimulation of both. Sometimes this can result in “blotchy” areas or areas Read More