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The Finger Test

The Finger Test for Sunblock

It’s in the middle of a busy office day. Dina is patiently waiting for 10 seconds of my time. She sees a break in the schedule and hands me a glass of water. As I am thinking “how thoughtful of her,” I notice a brown skimming on top of the water. Before I can even look at her, she says, “Dip your finger in it!”

OK, now I am having flashbacks to my Appalachian childhood where my brother would whip up some gross-looking concoction made of various foods and make me taste it. “Not doing it,” I said.

Dina informed me that this is our new sun block. OK, I realize that the medical world is making huge strides, but a sun block you can drink? Dina gently takes my finger and dips it into the glass of water and when I pull my finger out, it’s dry.

I would have furrowed my brow at this point, but the fresh BOTOX made this impossible (Thanks, Dr. Mike!) … instead, she went into full educator mode:

“This sunblock is amazing. You need to get it for you and the girls (referring to my 9- and 4-year-old daughters). Look at this. Perfection. This is a true quality mineral. Look how it floats on top of the water. This water represents your skin, meaning that the minerals form a flexible waterproof barrier on the surface of the skin. This is proven when you stick your finger through the mineral powder into the water. The minerals form a waterproof barrier around your finger and when you pull it out of the water, your finger is dry with a powdery finish … quality minerals neither mix with the water or rinse off with the water. They adhere to the skin to form a sun-blocking, protective, breathable barrier.” $30, translucent. It applies like a powder and is great for acne and Roseaca. It’s totally portable, leaves no greasy hands, and doesn’t sting eyes or cause allergic reactions … SOLD!

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Today, under the direction of board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen Nogan, Columbus Facial Plastics offers a comprehensive array of surgical and non-surgical procedures and treatments. Each new treatment is carefully tested and evaluated by our board-certified facial plastic surgeon to ensure its safety and efficacy. We are proud to provide education in skin care, non-invasive cosmetic surgery, and plastic surgery in Central Ohio.

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Welcome to Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre.

We believe that healthy, youthful renewal begins with science. Founded in 1996 by Dr. Michael and Christine Sullivan, our practice was the first of its kind in central Ohio. For 20+ years, The Sullivan Centre has led the way in advancing the science of beauty and providing only the safest and most effective surgical and non-surgical treatments for our patients.

I met Dr. Mike, Dr. Chris and the rest of the team in 2014 and have had the incredible opportunity to train and collaborate with Dr. Mike for the past five years. I officially joined The Sullivan Centre in September 2019 and could not be more excited to lead this exceptional practice into the future.

My goal is to provide you with the education and expertise needed to help you feel confident with your decision to pursue surgical or non-surgical treatment. I am proud to be a part of a highly skilled team that delivers personalized care so that you feel comfortable through every step of the process.

In addition to practicing exclusively in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, I also serve as the medical director for our non-surgical services. We are fortunate to have two of the most experienced aesthetic providers in central Ohio in their respective fields. Dina Maynard and Nancy Cotterman, RN have been caring for patients at The Sullivan Centre for a combined 25 years! You won’t find anyone with more training or skill.

Spend as much time as you need learning more about our team and the services we provide. We are passionate about what we do, and we would love to see you soon.

Dr. Stephen Nogan M.D.
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Columbus Facial Plastics at The Sullivan Centre