Dr. Hirmand

03/14/2026

Today on World Sleep Day, let me point out that your skin health is shaped not only by what you apply to the skin or treatments you do, but also by the physiologic repair processes that occur during sleep.

Sleep is when the body enters repair and regeneration mode. Pay attention to the results of the following interesting research:

In a study of women in their 40s limited to 4 hours of sleep per night for six consecutive nights, measurable changes in skin quality were observed:

• 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭
• 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝
• 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝
• 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞

Who knew that one the most powerful forces in skin quality happens quietly each night during sleep. It gives the term Sleeping Beauty a whole new meaning! Sometimes the most powerful aesthetic intervention is simply giving the body the time it needs to repair itself. If you notice a different in your skin or appearance when you donot sleep enough, leave a comment, send me note and share.

03/13/2026

Welcome to today’s AMA!

Today’s question: how do I mentally prepare for surgery day?

For me it really begins the night before. Good sleep. Nothing complicated or mysterious there - but very important. Operating days require focus and stamina.

Then early morning yoga. Helps me breathe, stretch a bit, and settle into the day ahead.

And then… the OR. Once the day starts, everything narrows to the patient, the anatomy, and the plan.

03/12/2026

I am honored to have been recognized as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor through a peer-nominated process that recognizes the top 7% of physicians nationwide. Receiving this recognition for 20 consecutive years further validates my passion for meticulous patient care, innovation, and education. I am grateful to my peers and to my amazing patients, who continue to inspire me every day.

03/08/2026

03/04/2026

Do not miss the current W Magazine’s newest beauty piece, “From Deep-Plane Facelifts to Blepharoplasty, Welcome to Plastic Surgery’s New Era.”

Thank you and for seeking and sharing my perspective on Blepharoplasty, a topic that is at the core of practice for 25 years. From my shape preserving approach to aesthetic surgery, we discussed the nuances of modern eyelid rejuvenation.

This is a comprehensive and thoughtful exploration of a new era in aesthetic surgery.

02/28/2026

02/23/2026

Today. NYC.

02/13/2026

Welcome back to AMA! ✨ In this AMA, I talk about Radiesse—what it’s made of, where it can be used, and how it differs from hyaluronic acid fillers. Many patients come in asking for “filler” without realizing there are different types, and choosing the right one makes all the difference.

01/23/2026

Welcome back to AMA! ✨ In this AMA, I talk about Radiesse—what it’s made of, where it can be used, and how it differs from hyaluronic acid fillers. Many patients come in asking for “filler” without realizing there are different types, and choosing the right one makes all the difference.

01/21/2026

One of the most frequently performed treatments in my practice, HA Skin Boosting improves skin quality by targeting the skin’s architecture - not just the surface.
Unlike traditional fillers that restore deeper volume, HA Skin Boosting places micro-droplets of specialized hyaluronic acid into the upper dermis, where it can directly support the skin’s natural repair processes. This precise placement encourages collagen and elastin production, enhances hydration, and improves the smoothness and elasticity of the skin over time.
Because hyaluronic acid attracts and redistributes water, the skin becomes more supple and resilient, with visible improvements in texture, fine lines, and overall tone after a treatment series.
Our Skin analysis reflects these structural changes clearly:
• –27.5% fewer wrinkle markers
• –58.5% fewer fine-line markers

01/19/2026

The themes of Dr. King’s teachings - nonviolence, cooperation, community, and moral imagination - all ring true with urgency today.
They ring especially true today for the people of Iran - the country of my birth - whose courage and dignity endure in the face of profound hardship and violence.