Today, we met Michele Hakakha, MD, a highly regarded board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Hakakha is a favorite among mommies-to-be and an accomplished author, having recently completed the fourth edition of her highly acclaimed book, "Expecting 411." During our discussion, we delved into the fascinating realm of pregnancy and its impact on the skin. With Dr. Hakakha's invaluable expertise, we explored various topics, debunking myths and presenting evidence-based facts that accompany this transformative stage of life. She thoughtfully provided essential guidance on the do's and don'ts of procedures and ingredient usage for expecting moms. It's crucial to approach pregnancy as a unique and significant period without unnecessary fears. With the proper skincare routine, appropriate products, and trusted professionals by your side, achieving the much sought-after "pregnancy glow" is within everyone's reach. For more information on the esteemed Dr. Michele Hakaha, we would like you to visit our website for more insights from this beloved expert.
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Michele Hakakha, M.D., FACOG grew up on the island of Maui and graduated valedictorian of her high school class, at Seabury Hall College Preparatory Academy. Dr. Hakakha knew at a very young age that she wanted to become an OBGYN and was able to get some hands on training as a teenager, helping to deliver babies at Maui Memorial Hospital. She graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a Bachelor of Science degree in biopsychology. She then returned to her home state of Hawaii to complete her medical school training at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society. After completing four years of medical school and deciding to pursue a career in women’s health (and realizing she could never live too far from the ocean), Dr. Hakakha began a four year residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the renowned CedarsSinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, under the chairmanship of world-famous perinatologist, Dr. Larry Platt. Dr. Hakakha has contributed to numerous articles and educational videos on pregnancy, and appeared in Little Man, a 2005 award-winning documentary film on preterm labor and premature birth. She has also received numerous awards during her career including the prestigious Janet M. Glasgow award for academic excellence in women’s health. Dr. Hakakha is board certified, a process she maintains annually, and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Hakakha has been in private practice in Beverly Hills since 2002… Read More