Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease, is a genetic disease that is characterized by the aberrant overgrowth and proliferation (dysplasia) of vascular tissue known as telangiectasias and…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Epistaxis: Preventing Septal Perforations HHT Overview Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a hereditary disorder characterized by abnormal clusters of weak bulging capillaries that bleed with little to no…
Achieving Successful Septal Perforation Repair Background Autoimmune disorders are characterized by autoantibodies directed against the patient’s body instead of external pathogens (i.e. viruses, bacteria, etc.). In Wegener’s granulomatosis autoantibodies attack…
Question: My child has been born without one ear. What should I do? Discussion: Microtia is a relatively common congenital ear deformity where the ear is either underdeveloped or completely…
Question: I am a trained singer and have never had a voice problem. However, ever since having a cold a few weeks ago, it hurts when I sing or speak.…
Through years of work and experience, I have developed a modification of the standard facelift, which I have named the Micro-Mini Lift®. This is most appropriate for patients with a…
Question: I am currently in my 40s and I have recently started to think about a facelift to enhance my appearance and give me a more youthful look. Because of…
Question: I’m a 45-year-old woman and am beginning to see signs of loose skin around my jaw and neck areas. I’ve considered undergoing a traditional facelift but my work and…