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Not so long ago, fighting the cosmetic changes that come with aging primarily centered around getting a facelift. Fortunately, things have changed. You don’t need to get an invasive procedure with an extensive recovery period to turn back the clock. In fact, Hilla Steinberg, MD, has multiple minimally invasive ways...
May is Hypertension Awareness Month. It’s necessary to spread awareness about this condition because it’s so prevalent throughout the U.S. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about half of Americans have high blood pressure. Still, many of them don’t know it. High blood pressure puts you at...
It’s normal to see something that isn’t in the physical world every once in a while. For example, if you’ve ever rubbed your eyes, you might have seen light or color. Those images are called phosphenes, and they appear because your rubbing stimulates the cells in your eyes. (Don’t rub...
Laser technology continues to change our daily lives, and that’s true cosmetically, too. With laser skin resurfacing, light energy can encourage skin transformation. You don’t have to go far to tap into this leading-edge technology. Hilla Steinberg, MD, offers Opus® laser resurfacing at our office on the Upper West Side...
Glaucoma is a particularly risky disease for a number of reasons. First, it’s widespread. It affects about 3 million Americans and is the second-most common cause of blindness across the globe. More problematically, a lot of people who have glaucoma don’t know it. The most common form of glaucoma —...
If you think the tears that moisten your eyes are simple, think again. This naturally produced lubrication consists of three separate layers, each playing a unique role in keeping your eye comfortable and clean so you can see clearly. At least, that’s the case when your tears function properly. But...
While wrinkles and fine lines are a natural part of being human, so is the desire to look and feel your best. Botox®, an injectable cosmetic treatment, works behind the scenes on your skin, smoothing away the signs of aging for a more youthful appearance and renewed confidence. Hilla Steinberg,...