Surgery

Keloids are the result of uncontrolled scarring and are notoriously difficult to treat. They occur most commonly earlobes, shoulders, chest, and back, but can occur nearly anywhere. The most current literature suggests that keloids are best treated aggressively and with multiple modalities: surgical removal, injection...

The face is a common location for many benign skin growths including moles, cysts, skin tags, and other forms of unwanted skin “barnacles.” This seems especially true in the central valley and may be due to our high level of UV exposure. Most of these...

The repair of torn or damaged ear lobes is a relatively common request. Ear lobes are comprised of only skin and fat – soft tissues which are relatively prone to injury. While most ear lobe tears are related to earring mishaps, they can result from...

  The temporal artery is a small blood vessel found in the temple region on either side of your head. Because this vessel is relatively accessible compared to arteries found elsewhere, biopsies of this vessel are often performed to check for inflammation that may be present...

Nate Diaz is a professional mixed-martial arts fighter from Stockton, California.  He recently had a very high-profile fight against an accomplished opponent named José Masvidal.  Despite a respectable performance by Diaz, the fight was ultimately called off by a ringside physician due to a cut...

Droopiness of the eyelid, known as eyelid ptosis, is a relatively common condition that can affect one or both upper eyelids.  The degree of droop can range from mild cosmetic asymmetry to severe droopiness causing visual impairment. In severe cases patients may use their fingers...