Question: How long does it take to get a chemical peel? I heard that you need several treatments. Answer: Chemical peels come in various strengths. Chemical peels which contain higher concentration of acids are stronger and cause more skin damage which will treat more significant facial skin issues. The healing from stronger chemical peels can… [Read More]
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Are there any complications associated with Dysport?
Question: Are there any complications associated with Dysport? Given that it’s so new, is its safety really known? Answer: The complications associated with Dysport injections are exactly the same as those associate with Botox injections. Dypsort has actually been used for over six years in the United States without any unusual or unpredictable complications or… [Read More]
Can ethnic blepharoplasty be performed on me?
Question: I’m an African American female in my mid 40s who would like eyelid surgery to get rid of excess skin around my eyes. My sister told me about ethnic blepharoplasty and I would like to know how it would be performed on me. Answer: Although there is certainly ethnic rhinoplasty, and definitely specific techniques… [Read More]
The tip of my nose looks like its lifted unnaturally high.
Question: Since my rhinoplasty a week ago, the tip of my nose looks like its lifted unnaturally high, too upturned I suppose. Will this change in time or should I be considering revision? Answer: Following rhinoplasty your nose will often look a bit upturned. I actually tell my patients that immediately following rhinoplasty your tip… [Read More]
Do laser treatments work on the thin skin beneath the eyes?
Question: I have creases and smaller wrinkles below my eyes. Do laser treatments work on the thin skin beneath the eyes? I have permanent crow’s feet that I would like removed at the same time if possible. Answer: Laser skin resurfacing is an effective method to reduce excess and creased skin below the eyes. If… [Read More]
Will my skin be swollen and tender after a laser hair removal?
Question: Will my skin be swollen and tender after a laser hair removal treatment? Answer: At Renu Med Spa and Plastic Surgery we use the Soprano XL laser hair removal system. Our clients have been thrilled with their results and the comfort with which each treatment is administered. You may have some transient redness lasting… [Read More]
How many treatments would I need to remove my chin hair?
Question: I am female, 43 years old and have black hair growth on the underside of my chin going up into my sideburns. How many treatments would I need to remove this hair permanently? Answer: The areas of facial hair that you have described is a common one. The facial hair is usually thicker than… [Read More]
There are few problems associated with laser hair removal.
Question: It looks like there are few problems associated with laser hair removal, one of them being discoloration of the skin. I am a very dark African American woman with facial hair that I would like removed. Can you tell me if the procedure can be done without discoloring my face? Answer: Unfortunately, extremely dark… [Read More]
Woman in my late fifties interested in cheek augmentation.
Question:I am a woman in my late fifties interested in cheek augmentation. I understand that the procedure is done either with an implant or with the patient’s own fat cells. Is either method superior to the other, and how would you determine which is best for me? Answer:Cheek augmentation is a much debated topic. I have… [Read More]
What are chin implants made from?
Question: What are chin implants made from? Answer: Chin implants are made from a variety of materials. The most popular chin implants are made from solidified silicone called silastic. I use this particular type of chin implant because it comes in several different sizes, is relatively easy to put into the proper position, it will… [Read More]
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