Tip # 6: It is possible to prevent a vocal hemorrhage This weekend, I had the pleasure of lecturing the Los Angeles Young Men’s Ensemble. I quickly learned that vocal…
Another musical phenomenal, another tour cancelled. The Stone Temple Pilots’ tour was cancelled today, after a voice doctor determined lead singer Scott Weiland would risk permanent vocal damage if he…
Over the past few years I’ve been asked the same question many times. “What procedure would you recommend if I could only have one procedure done?” Although every patient is…
Adele’s raspy and passionate voice is her signature sound. Millions of fans have responded to her rough and sweet music in overwhelming ways, with her first two albums going…
The inevitable follow up to my pregnancy post is this post… about my crying baby. I don’t imagine I’m the first mother to look at her crying infant and…
This is an excerpt from an article written by Dr. Gupta and published by The Huffington Post. Scotty McCreery, the 16-year-old American Idol contestant with the incredibly low voice, has become…
Doctor, my child snores a lot. What’s the problem? Snoring is the sound of air caused by air passing through the nose and vibrating across the soft palate. The commonest…
What are the painful pimples on my nose? What these “pimples” are, are in fact infected hair follicles. What is the medical term for this? Folliculitis. Why do I keep…
As time, gravity, sun exposure, and the stresses of daily life take their toll on our faces, deep creases appear beside the mouth, the jawline slackens, and folds and…
This case highlights a 47-year-old woman seeking full facial rejuvenation for premature signs of aging. Her primary areas of concern were her eyes, face, and neck. She underwent minimally invasive…
Tip # 5: Taking care of your voice means more than taking care of your voice box Although it may not seem like it with the rash of rainy cold…
It’s a well-known fact that television shows about high school feature actors that haven’t seen the inside of a high school classroom for almost a decade (or more). Part of…
The results are in! You spoke and we listened. If you have signed up for our e-newsletter, then in the past month you received an invitation to participate in a…
Skin cancer is an important topic to discuss, as it is an emerging, if not already arrived, threat to our health. Here are answers to common questions that patients have…
Millions of Americans suffer form from chronic nasal stuffiness or congestion. This may be indicative of chronic breathing problems that don't respond well to ordinary treatment. The blockage may be related to…
If you are looking to pamper yourself this Valentine's day or are at a loss for a gift for your loved ones, here are a few specials that are going…
As a laryngologist who has treated many pregnant women, I understand that pregnancy is a hugely life-changing event. I also understand that many professional voice users choose to get pregnant.…
When we think of the aging face and cosmetic/plastic surgery we immediately conjure up images of an aging female patient. However, recent studies show us that more and more men…
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: rushing your child to the emergency room. How about when it’s something preventable, like an accidental choking episode caused by a foreign body (food or…
It is cold and flu season again so be on guard. As we all know, viruses are spread by direct contact (poor hand washing) or through the air (via sneezing…