My top tips for glowing, healthy skin: wear sunscreen, drink lots of water, get 8 hours of sleep and detoxify your skin! If that doesn’t do the job, there are many incredible non-invasive procedures that can give you a great headstart like laser treatments for skin rejuvenation and dark spots, PRP, peels, microneedling and even Botox and dermal fillers. I offer skin consultations at my private practice so stop by and we can curate a unique regime for your skin needs and goals!
To see me as a patient in my NYC private practice contact my office:
☎️: (917) 301-6563
✉️: Alexes@alexeshazenmd.com
🏙: 110 E 66th, New York, New York
Want a quick pick me up but lack time and money? Tap the link below for some some tried and true easy DIY remedies for #skin, #hair, #nails, #teeth, #lashes, #bloating and #agespots!
https://www.alexeshazenmd.com/post/do-it-yourself-beauty
Cure for Swollen, Puffy and Tired Eyelids! First rule out all medical issues like allergies, infection or chemical irritants. If your eyes are just swollen because you are tired and retaining water, try caffeine. Topical caffeine reduces swelling, so you can either find an eye serum with caffeine in it, or easier, use green tea bag compresses, best if cool (can wet and put in freezer and put over closed eyes for 10-20 minutes). You will look amazing. Believe it or not, hemorrhoid cream is a good quick fix (it constricts the blood vessels). Try it out and let me know what you think!
My goal is to “ripen” as slowly and gracefully as possible and to help you feel empowered about aging as well. We all age, but that doesn’t mean we have have to look and feel “old” - maybe just ripe with confidence, experience and knowledge? How do you feel about aging?
RBG. An icon. A powerhouse. Wife, mother, lawyer, judge, friend. She kept fighting what she felt was right until her dying day. Any we all hope to have such drive and energy. Whatever your political views she was an amazing woman and an inspiration.
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#rbg #justice #womensrights
What exactly is platelet-rich plasma (PRP)? Our blood is made of two main components, red blood cells, and plasma. The plasma contains white blood cells and platelets, which are rich in growth factors. As a plastic surgeon, I approach every possible new treatment with a critical eye and scientific inquiry. I do not jump on the bandwagon with new treatments, so I did a clinical trial to test if PRP does anything for rejuvenation and hair loss and also did an extensive review of the literature to look at all the results for all of its uses and determine its utility. What I found is that PRP does have benefits in both facial rejuvenation, hair growth for balding, and improving recovery time for face procedures like a peel, laser or facelift. In short, PRP is an effective medical treatment for hair loss. There is a simple process whereby your own blood is withdrawn and centrifuged and then injected back into your scalp. Contact my office if you think PRP may be the right treatment for you!
One of the most powerful ways to decrease chronic inflammation is to lose weight or maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight is a major risk factor for many diseases that are associated with inflammation, such as type 2 diabetes and cancer. In addition to maintaining a healthy weight there are certain foods that are anti-inflammatory in nature and other foods that promote inflammation. There is no exact consensus for an anti-inflammatory diet prescription, but in general something that looks like a Mediterranean diet is considered to be the most healthy: a diet rich in non-starchy vegetables and fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds, fish, whole grains, and moderate amounts of fermented dairy products, such as yogurt and cheese. Eat more plants, less animal proteins, processed and fried foods.
Read my full blog on anti-inflammatory diet here!
https://www.alexeshazenmd.com/post/anti-inflammation-diet
Have you ever tried Botox? There are a number of areas that can be treated with Botox to reduce fine wrinkles such as so-called “crows feet” which develop on the outside corners of the eyes. This 34-year-old patient of mine noticed that the wrinkles around her eyes were becoming more prominent and wanted to treat them with Botox before they became deeper and visible when she was not smiling.
Botox is ideal for treating crow’s feet, frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, worry lines around the mouth, lines on either side of the nose, and lines or bands on the neck for a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance.
I highly recommend getting Botox done by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has extensive training in facial anatomy and injectables!
To see me as a patient in my NYC private practice contact my office:
☎️: (917) 301-6563
✉️: Alexes@alexeshazenmd.com
🏙: 110 E 66th, New York, New York
When it comes to being healthy and at an optimal weight, there is so much emphasis on WHAT to eat and very little on WHY we eat. Why do we grab the pint of ice-cream knowing full well that it’s not a good choice? Our emotions and food are so intertwined it can be hard to even recognize when we are attempting to “stuff our feelings down with food”. A very simple method to try is - before eating anything ask yourself, “why am I eating this? Is it because I am physically hungry and if so, will this food nourish my body? Or - am I eating because I want a fleeting escape from my negative mood or as a reward for having a bad day?”Just bringing some awareness to the table helps me a lot! How do you avoid emotional eating? Said simply: before you eat - clear your mind, become conscious of your subconscious programs, and be brutally honest with your motives. A healthy mind, is a healthy body.
Did you know that you can get full, thick and beautifully shaped eyebrows with Hair Transplant? It’s also permanent! If you have thin or uneven eyebrows and feel that thicker, more defined eyebrows would balance out your face - this is a great option for you! Dr. Hazen uses a state-or-the-art Follicular Unit Extraction and Transfer of single hair follicles using the world renowned NEO-Graft Technology together with the best hair technicians in the world! The idea is taking your own hair from where you have extra (the back of the head) and bringing those follicle units to where you would like them to be. The effect is natural, scarless and the cool thing is the transferred hairs will never shed!
To see me as a patient in my NYC private practice contact my office:
☎️: (917) 301-6563
✉️: Alexes@alexeshazenmd.com
🏙: 110 E 66th, New York, New York
Best Green Smoothie Ever! There’s nothing like a super nutrient dense, hydrating green smoothie to start off your day! Honestly this is good any time ;)
Ingredients: 1/2 avocado, 1/2 frozen banana, 2 cups fresh kale or spinach, 1/3 cup frozen pineapple, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 2-3 cups almond milk, 1 tablespoon flax seeds or flax meal, a few sprigs of mint, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Those ingredients are the base. You can add more frozen organic fruit if you like. For example: 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup strawberries, or 1/2 cup frozen mango
Combine in blender – ideally vitamix or heavy duty blender and enjoy!
Everything is connected! You cannot have a healthy body if your mind is ridden with negative thoughts and feelings - and vise versa! If you are stressed out, tired and feeling badly about yourself sometimes the cure is as simple as working out, eating a bit healthier and sleeping more! Endorphins are released every time we work out and they are powerful! Have you heard of a “runner's high”? It’s a real thing and you don’t need drugs to achieve that state of positive bliss. Treating your body right goes far beyond being physically fit - it will transform your state of mind and outlook on life.
November Special! Enjoy $100 OFF two syringes of dermal fillers. Look rejuvenated and refreshed for the holidays! Dr. Hazen is an expert at injectables and creating a natural, subtle improvement of your unique facial features. Whether it is highlighting your cheekbones, defining your jawline or smoothing out your laugh lines, she will fill in any areas with lost volume for a beautiful balanced result!
Book by November 30, 2020 to redeem this offer.
To see Dr. Hazen as a patient her NYC private practice contact her office:
☎️: (917) 301-6563
✉️: Alexes@alexeshazenmd.com
🏙: 110 E 66th, New York, New York
The best face cream ever!! Sorry but sadly or not, it doesn’t exist. There are lots of amazing products out there but no one product that works for everyone, does everything, treats all skin types, nor is there any product that is “the best”. Gorgeous packaging can be found and amazing textures and glorious aromas – but no “secret sauce” that does it all.
That is good news! To achieve what you want to achieve from a basic moisturizer you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars. And with a basic moisturizer there is really only one thing you can achieve – having moist and supple skin. For all of the other aspects of your skin – wrinkles, acne, age spots, redness, blackheads, scars, pore size – you need to do more than moisturize.
Read my blog on my favorite affordable skincare products here: https://www.alexeshazenmd.com/post/the-best-face-cream-ever
Enjoy 20% Off Botox and Filler Treatments at this special, socially distanced, office event. Join us Friday, November 6th from 12:00-4:00 PM at Dr. Hazen's NYC Private Practice. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to get discounted Botox and Filler consultation and procedure provided by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Alexes Hazen.
Limited Availability!
Please call (917) 301-6563 to RSVP
I know it seems so cliche to promote broccoli as a healthy vegetable but your mom forced you to eat it as a kid for a reason! Broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable that may enhance your health in a variety of ways, such as by reducing inflammation, improving blood sugar control, boosting immunity and promoting heart health. Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, contain various bioactive compounds that may reduce cell damage caused by certain chronic diseases. Multiple small studies have shown that eating cruciferous vegetables may even protect against certain types of cancer! Now eat your broccoli! ;)
One cup (91 grams) of raw broccoli packs: Carbs: 6 grams, Protein: 2.6 grams, Fat: 0.3 grams, Fiber: 2.4 grams, Vitamin C: 135% of the RDI, Vitamin A: 11% of the RDIVitamin K: 116% of the RDI, Vitamin B9 (Folate): 14% of the RDI, Potassium: 8% of the RDI, Phosphorus: 6% of the RDI, Selenium: 3% of the RDI
Trans-formation Tuesday! Like this lovely patient of mine, many trans women choose to get breast augmentation as part of their transition. Generally breast tissue develops with the hormonal transition, but sometimes patients want larger breasts and want to augment the shape as well. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that can be used to enhance the size, shape, or fullness of the breasts. This procedure has a number of important benefits for the trans woman. It can provide a greater sense of congruence between her inner and outer selves, enhance her confidence and self-esteem and help her wear the clothing she wants to and feel more comfortable doing so. For these reasons, breast augmentation is a vital step in the male-to-female transition.
To see me as a patient in my NYC private practice contact my office:
☎️: (917) 301-6563
✉️: Alexes@alexeshazenmd.com
🏙: 110 E 66th, New York, New York
FRI, NOV 6 AT 12:00 PM EST
Botox & Filler Day!
Thank you to all of my wonderful patients!
Do you check the ingredients before buying a food product? Processed ingredients and preservatives like trans fats, high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), monosodium glutamate (MSG), artificial colors and flavors, nitrates/nitrites and BHT to name a few really just should not be in our food supply. Their only purpose is to either extend the shelf life of foods by preventing the growth of bacteria and mold, or by preventing certain fats from becoming rancid. So these ingredients are bad for two reasons: they introduce chemical-like substances into your daily food supply, and they are added to foods that are already too processed, refined or sugary to begin with, making an unhealthy food even more unhealthy for you.
Trans-formation Tuesday! This lovely transgender patient of mine had a bilateral mastectomy with a double incision. In this procedure, the mastectomy (removal of the breast tissue) is performed through an incision that lies in the fold underneath the pectoralis major muscle in the horizontal direction. The nipple is then reconstructed and the areola is resized and shaped and placed around the nipple. This technique allows for the removal of essentially all of the breast tissue (including milk ducts) and excess skin, along with proper placement and downsizing of the nipples. This technique is utilized most frequently because the majority of patients have a combination of excess skin and a naturally low nipple position. If you feel as though #topsurgery is the right procedure for you, contact my office and schedule a consultation so that I can help you reach your goals.
To see me as a patient in my NYC private practice contact my office:
☎️: (917) 301-6563
✉️: Alexes@alexeshazenmd.com
🏙: 110 E 66th, New York, New York
This quote really resonated with me given the New Year and all haha. What are your New Year's resolutions?
5 beauty trends of 2021 that I’m excited about! In general, cosmetic procedures have been trending towards more natural aesthetics meaning an increase in non-surgical “preventative” aging measures earlier on to push off the aging process as much as possible. This also means, a trend towards smaller breast implants, more natural looking buttocks as well as subtle facial optimization and rejuvenation using fat transfer, fillers, botox and laser resurfacing. Also, because we are all walking around with most of our face covered, above the mask treatments like blepharoplasty, eyebrow shaping (including hair transplant) and eyebrow lifts have become increasingly popular and will continue to be throughout 2021. Which one of these beauty trends would you love to try out yourself?
I offer all of these procedures so contact me to schedule a consultation and we can discuss the anti-aging strategy best for you!
#TransformationTuesday! Here is a before and after of my beautiful and busy friend and patient after a Nonsurgical neck lift. She didn’t want to have surgery and have to take time off from work. Amazing results from Kybella to the neck and filler along the jawline. No downtime and an affordable cost. A big cosmetic trend in 2021 is going to be “liquid facelifts” a combination of fillers, botox and laser treatments. In this case, I used Kybella and fillers! For even more long-term results and more of a lift to her cheek and eye area, a non-surgical thread lift (not included here) would only add to her lovely rejuvenated new look.
To see me as a patient in my NYC private practice contact my office:
☎️: (917) 301-6563
✉️: Alexes@alexeshazenmd.com
🏙: 110 E 66th, New York, New York
I think this is very solid and sound advice. I’m sure there are going to be plenty of proposals with Valentine’s Day around the corner so you still have some time to put your partner to the test. Leave it to Will Ferrell to give great relationship advice ;)
The quiet wonder of snow.
Watching Netflix by the outdoor fire. New normal.
These are the stories that really make it all worth it. Thank you for letting us know that we are on the right track!
