Posts Tagged ‘ Dr. Joe Niamtu III ’

The Tapering Face of Youth

My job, all day, every day, is to discuss face and neck aging with patients.  85% of these patients are female and it is not uncommon to see a 40 year old with very minor aging that is driving them crazy.  This is a natural phenomenon as the worst aging is the first aging; or […]

Botox for the Gummy Smile

Some patients show excessive teeth or gum (gingiva) when they smile.  This is usually from excess downward growth of the upper jaw and is called vertical maxillary excess.  This is classically treated by oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.  The surgeon shortens the upper jaw so it is in a more natural position and the […]

Uber: A Paradigm Shift in Transportation

Uber means “super” in German, and it is super. Understandably, 99% of my blogs deal with cosmetic surgery but from time to time I enjoy writing about noteworthy situations and Uber falls into that category. Uber is a ride service that is digital, easy, affordable, safe and hip.  It also represents a paradigm shift.  A […]

Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery: Plain and Simple

Aging changes occur at an earlier age in the upper face and hence I am performing cosmetic eyelid surgery  (blepharoplasty)  from the mid fourth decade on.  Aging changes in the eyelids include excess sagging skin, fat bags and wrinkly skin. With aging, the upper eyelid can skin hang below the lashes and can decrease vision […]

Treating Small Birthmarks with the Iridex 940 Laser by Joe Niamtu, III DMD

Dr. Niamtu discusses and shows a video of the treatment of a small port wine stain birthmark using the 940 wavelength laser. For more information about lasers or cosmetic facial surgery by Dr. Niamtu, visit www.lovethatface.com

Football Hall of Fame 2014

Having grown up in Canton, Ohio I have always been a fan of the NFL Hall of Fame which opened during my childhood.  I don’t go every year, but have been to the annual enshrinement many times including for my buddies from the Buffalo Bills, Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith and this year Andre […]

Technology Review: AccuVein imaging device to view veins

I love new technology and regularly perform technology reviews.  The AccuVein device is a neat little hand held bundle of technology that shows superficial veins.  The device uses visible and invisible laser light to show the veins under the skin.  It has a big “cool factor” as it looks magic that the veins seem to […]

Laser Treatment of Acne Scars

Acne can be a devastating condition for numerous reasons.  Not only are there physical lesions and scars, but there is also a large emotional component as well.  To add insult to injury, it all happens in the years after puberty when we begin dating and relationships. Acne is basically a bacterial disease where the bacteria […]

“Saving” Frank Sinatra

Recently, Open Source RVA posted a story by David Brumfield on entertainers that were injured in Richmond over the years.  Sort of a recap of mayhem that befell star performers that graced our city. One of the items was Frank Sinatra collapsing on stage at the Mosque on March 6th, 1994 and being attended by  several […]

In Memory of Dr. Richard E. Fitzpatrick

On the Shoulders of Giants    Dr. Rox Anderson on left and Fitz on the right in March of 2014 and at the ASLMS laser meeting several years ago. I was extremely saddened to see the passing of Dermatology and Human icon Richard E. Fitzpatrick. In every profession, you can sift through the total membership […]