Lasers create specific wavelengths of light to resolve specific medical issues. So if your doctor uses one, it’s because the wavelength it creates should fix your problem. “A laser can destroy spider and varicose veins because the wavelength
When you choose a sunblock, make sure that it copes with both UVA and UVB rays. “There are two classes of ultraviolet rays. UVB causes sunburn and blisters,” Dr. Jeffrey Popp said. “But UVA is
Most of us like sunshine warm upon our faces. What we don’t like are wrinkles, blotches and skin cancer that can come from overexposure. That makes sunblock an integral part of daily skin care, Dr.
It’s good to treat your face kindly every day, but when you apply products isn’t as important as simply using them daily. “Every year, more products come on the market with claims to reverse the
Dr. Jeffrey Popp spends a half day each month as part of the VA’s Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. “The VA hospitals are great training grounds for residents and interns who go into all branches
Yes, if over-used, acetaminophen can kill you. Although Dr. Jeffrey Popp hasn’t researched all the risks, the medical community widely believes acetaminophen, often marketed as Tylenol, is the world’s leading cause of liver failure. Closeness
Newer isn’t always better. So when does the new overtake the old? Dr. Jeffrey Popp said there are four criteria to meet for new technology to replace the old. The new technology, procedure and/or equipment
Newer isn’t always better. So when does the new overtake the old? Dr. Jeffrey Popp said there are four criteria to meet for new technology to replace the old. The new technology, procedure and/or equipment
“When people talk about birthmarks, they usually mean (clustered) blood vessels,” Dr. Jeffrey Popp said. The scientific name for “strawberry patches,” “stork marks” and others is capillary hemangioma. There are many ways to treat birthmarks,
Maybe you never heard of “vampire facials,” but according to Dr. Jeffrey Popp, they’ve been around for a long time. Here’s how it’s done: Blood is drawn from the patient The blood is spun in
Cosmetic and plastic surgery are the same. False, although they share similarities. “The primary goal in reconstructive surgery is to mimic and replace function,” Dr. Jeff Popp said. “Take eyelids. The primary goal is to
In the world of cosmetic surgery, there are plenty of myths and misconceptions. We’ve addressed four of the more common ones with Dr. Jeff Popp. True or false: Liposuction is an easy way to lose
Dr. Jeff Popp has made eyelid reconstruction an important part of his Omaha practice. And he knows which lid he’d rather rebuild. “The upper eyelid is a greater challenge than the lower lid,” he said.
Dr. Jeff Popp started out his training as an ophthalmologist. But never practiced general ophthalmology. Instead, he opted for facial plastic surgery. That’s what he’s done for 33 years, in addition to general cosmetic surgery.
The main reason women have breast reductions is to lessen pain and discomfort. “Women with large breasts can have back, neck and shoulder pain, as well as shoulder indentations from their bra straps digging in,”
Eyebrow lifts are usually done for people whose eyebrows are so low they push the upper eyelid skin down into the field of vision. Others seek eyebrow lifts because they just don’t like the position
Dr. Jeff Popp’s secret weapon against looking old? Sunblock, sunblock and more sunblock! Apply it every day if you’re fair-skinned. It’s the best protection you have against signs of aging, particularly wrinkles. “Avoid the sun
Basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, is also the “friendliest” because it doesn’t spread quickly. It’s the type of cancer Dr. Jeff Popp sees the most. “It’s pretty much the most common cancer
CBD a pain-relieving anti-inflammatory substance is so closely linked to marijuana, its medicinal use has been stifled. Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of more than 100 active cannabinoids in marijuana and hemp that affect the physiology
