Sometimes patients are lured by low prices traveling to third world countries for cosmetic surgery, sometimes with tragic results.
Halloween, celebrated every October 31st, is a holiday known for its eerie costumes, haunted houses, and candy-filled festivities. But the history of Halloween is a fascinating journey that combines ancient Celtic traditions, Christian influences, and a healthy dose of American creativity.
I had a normal day in surgery and thereafter saw patients last Friday and am doing the same today. In between, I flew to Indianapolis to participate on a panel at the American Latvian Association annual meeting.
For the past few months in the process of renovating a home – we were struck with some similarities between facial rejuvenation, and home renovation (having both been consumers of our own product).
Eyes are the window to a soul. My mother tells me that, as a baby, people would marvel at my “big blue eyes”. As a surgeon, my eyes and my hands are my lifeblood.
This past week, Dr. Ekstrom and I participated in the Spotlight Latvia 2023 meetings in Boston.
Something noticeable every fall for many of us is the start of dry skin. Dry skin in the fall and winter months is a c and there are several reasons why it occurs
As someone who just had a birthday and is reflecting on life, there are several crucial lessons I wish I could impart to my 30-year-old self.
Dr. Ekstrom and I wound up our most delightful visit with our friends in the UK with an excursion to Stonehenge. It is difficult not to be awed by this prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, which has mystified archaeologists, historians, and tourists for centuries.
Dr. Ekstrom and I decided to travel to the UK this year to celebrate my birthday. We have been in the major European capitals and have seen the touristy sites. What we love to do the most is to visit with friends and to enjoy the countryside. We are now visiting our friends, Mark and Sue, who live in a tiny village a little more than an hour southwest of Heathrow. Yes, even the little villages have wonderful English pubs and teahouses and are rich in history.