BAY RIDGE
SKIN & CANCER
DERMATOLOGY, P.C.
DAVID BIRO, M.D., PH.D.
GRACE LASELVA-CUTUGNO, RPA-C
JACQUELINE LEVINE, RPA-C
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
FOR OVER 20 YEARS
Our Doctors are
well versed in the latest
Medical Treatments
including Mohs
Micrographic Surgery,
Narrow Band UVB,
Biologic Therapy
ACNE ECZEMA WARTS
COSMETIC
PROCEDURES:
Botox & Facial Fillers
Hair Laser Removal,
Chemical Peels,
Microdermabrasion,
Fractional Resurfacing
Tattoo Removal,
Sclerotherapy
(Vein Treatment)
“ Join us every Tuesday for
Cosmetic Dermatology”
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Brooklyn, NY 11209
MAIN: 718.833.7616
COSMETIC: 718.833.2793
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ASK THE
DERMATOLOGIST
HEALTH
NEWS FROM
DR. DAVID BIRO
Dear Dr. Biro,
What can I do
to keep my skin
looking good
in the winter
months?
It’s important to moisturize
day and night to hydrate
skin in the winter.
In addition one can exfoliate
dry, fl aky skin to
promote a fresh, radiant
glow.
To this end a series of
glycolic or salicylic acid
chemical peels or microdermabrasion
can
be used. There is little
or no downtime, yet results
are comparable to,
and in many cases better
than most high-tech devices.
The skin will feel
smoother and appear
more radiant. Fine wrinkles
and brown spots are
reduced.
These benefi cial effects
can be maintained by
topical creams like Retin
A and Alpha-Hydroxy
Acids. .
Don’t forget to use sunscreen
during the winter
months, as the sun
causes skin damage all
year round, not only when
you are at the beach.
Be sure to get your skin
checked yearly, and for
severe dry skin cases,
make an appointment
with your dermatologist
to evaluate and treat
properly.
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COURIER L 30 IFE, JAN. 11–17, 2019 M B G
LIVING HEALTHY IN THE NEW YEAR
Simple ways to look
and feel your best
At the dawn of a new year, many
people resolve to reach for
new heights. On the path to
personal growth or improvement,
one may find that making a few
adjustments can greatly increase
confidence and satisfaction.
The adage “don’t judge a book
by its cover” can inspire people to
look beyond the outer shell to what
lies beneath. However, how a person
presents himself or herself undeniably
has an impact on how this
person is perceived. Therefore, individuals
can make small changes
that improve how they look and
feel about themselves. This, in
turn, may make people more selfassured:
Undergo a teeth-whitening
treatment. A bright, welcoming
smile portrays friendliness and
confidence. People who hide their
smiles because of yellowing teeth
can find that investing in at-home
whitening strips or gels, or working
with a dentist for professional
whitening services, can dramatically
change their looks.
Skip the pockets. Rely on clothing
that is pocket-less, especially if
you’re prone to putting hands in
pockets. Body language experts say
that people put their hands in their
pockets when they are uncomfortable
or unsure of themselves. Keeping
one’s hands free can project
more confidence in all they do.
Get a tailored wardrobe. Illfitting
clothing may tell others you
don’t care about your appearance,
even if you do. Sometimes off-therack
clothing just doesn’t fit as
well as a person may hope, especially
if that man or woman is between
sizes. Working with a tailor
or seamstress to make clothing fit
better can help people feel more
comfortable in everything they do.
Practice better posture. Standing
tall with shoulders back and
head held high can do everything
from project assertiveness to help
clothes fit and fall better.
Properly groom your brows.
Men and women both can benefit
from well-tended brows. These eyeframing
wonders are one area on
the face people tend to notice first.
It pays to keep them well-groomed
and neat.
Start exercising. Exercise does
wonders for not only maintaining a
healthy, fit body, but it also can improve
mood.
These suggestions are relatively
easy tweaks to help a person put
forth his or her best self.
Start with a bright smile
and then work on other
methods to help you feel
better and more confi dent.
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