Breast Augmentation Recovery: Pain, Swelling & Timelineq While every patient heals slightly differently, there are predictable stages of recovery. Understanding these stages helps patients feel more prepared and less anxious during the healing process. Pain after...

What size breasts qualify for breast reduction? One of the most common questions my patients ask is: “Do my breasts have to be a certain size to qualify for breast reduction?” The short answer is no — breast reduction is not determined by the cup size alone. Many...

Nail (Subungual) Melanoma: What to Look For, Why It’s Missed, and Why Early Investigation Matters Melanoma can develop under or around a fingernail or toenail (often called nail unit or subungual melanoma). It is uncommon, but it matters because it is frequently...

Rare Skin Cancers: Merkel Cell Carcinoma Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare but aggressive skin cancer. It tends to grow quickly, can spread early, and is often mistaken for a benign lump or cyst in the early stages. That combination is exactly why early detection...

Skin Cancer in Skin of Colour Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin tones, but it does occur — and when it is diagnosed later, outcomes are often worse. Melanin provides some natural UV protection, but it does not make anyone immune to skin cancer....

Skin Cancer in Athletes and Outdoor Workers If you train, compete, coach, or work outside for hours at a time, UV exposure isn’t an occasional risk—it’s a repeated, cumulative load on your skin. The good news: effective prevention is worth starting at any age. Why...