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COPING WITH COVID-19: PLASTIC SURGERY EXPERTS SHARE TIPS ON HOW TO RELATE, REBUILD AND STAY RELEVANT IN THE CRISIS

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Before the global health crisis, Alexander Rivkin, MD, the pioneering facial cosmetic surgeon behind the “Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty” approach, was offering his patients the latest in non-invasive, non-ablative cosmetic treatments. As assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine, he would typically divide his time between patient care, FDA clinical research trials, educating other physicians, media appearances, and lecturing at scientific conferences throughout the world.

Rivkin has maintained the Westside Medical Aesthetics practice in Los Angeles for the past 17 years and agrees with Rahban, wholeheartedly, that finding people to work at the practice can be a difficult task, so he has remained flexible and accommodating to the needs of his employees and their family necessities–for example, like his assistant manager who started working remotely after giving birth to her first child.

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From the Outside, In: Benefits of Superfoods in Skin Care

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While they may serve as tasty toast toppings during brunch, avocados and honey are also hydrating superstars, adding much-needed water to the skin. According to Dr. Peterson Pierre of the Pierre Skin Care Institute, avocados’ chemical properties not only hydrate the skin, but they also placate inflammation associated with skin concerns.

“Avocado oil has high levels of vitamins B and E and is rich in fatty acids and many other nutrients that can nourish and moisturize the skin. It also contains oleic acid which promotes collagen production and accelerates the healing process. The antioxidants and vitamins have anti-inflammatory properties which can help acne, dandruff, and eczema,” he says.

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“Regarding beauty, the most important thing everyone can do in the morning is look in the mirror, smile and express gratitude for the day; There is no replacement for this!”

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Often the best things to make oneself feel beautiful are in the “mind over matter” category. For example, the most important thing everyone can do in the morning is look in the mirror, smile and express gratitude for the day. There is no replacement for this! Also, do something thoughtful and loving for yourself and at least one other person before you head to work. Then there are certain basics, namely using an exfoliating facial wash to make yourself feel fresh and clean and help skin turnover. It’s also extremely important to use a quality, low weight sun protection with antioxidants before leaving the house.

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