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I had chin augmentation surgery a little over a week ago

Question: I had chin augmentation surgery a little over a week ago. I know that I am still in the early phases of recovery but I am a bit nervous because my smile is now crooked. The left side of my lips does not curve up as much when I smile. Is this a warning… [Read More]

Is this procedure safe and effective? Does it look natural?

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Question: I recently heard about a procedure where fat can be transferred to fill in the dark circles under the eyes. Is this procedure safe and effective? Does it look natural? Answer: Autologous fat can be injected into many areas of the face to help with hollowing. The area underneath your eyes is an area… [Read More]

I had a fat transfer on my face 3 weeks ago

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Question:I am a 23 year old female. I had a fat transfer on my face 3 weeks ago (for acne scarring). Since the surgery my face looks very fat. I’m not sure if it is just from the swelling. When should I expect the visible swelling to be gone? Answer:Although autologous fat injections are very… [Read More]

What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid?

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Question:What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid and how does that compare to Botox? I am considering some face touch ups, and want to explore all of my options. Answer:Hyaluronic acid and botox are two entirely different products which have two very different indications. Botox and Dysport are muscle relaxants that help reduce wrinkles of the face… [Read More]

Can I get laser hair removal on my eyebrows?

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Question:Can I get laser hair removal on my eyebrows so that they are permanently shaped the way that I want? Answer:You can in fact have laser hair removal to your eyebrows to permanently shape your eyebrows. We have several men and even some women who come to us for laser treatments of their eyebrows. Successful… [Read More]

I’ve been reading up online about laser skin resurfacing

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Question:I’ve been reading up online about laser skin resurfacing. I’m a little confused, since I’ve read about CO2 lasers, Fraxel lasers, Dot lasers, etc. What might be the best laser skin resurfacing treatment for a 42-year-old woman with freckles and sun damage on the face, neck, and décolletage? Answer:I have a great deal of experience… [Read More]

Does the actual process of laser skin resurfacing hurt?

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Question:Does the actual process of laser skin resurfacing hurt? Do over the counter pain medications suffice for before and after the procedure? Answer:Depending upon the type of laser skin resurfacing procedure performed the procedure can be quite uncomfortable. In my experience, laser skin resurfacing performed for the correction of significant skin wrinkling or sun damage… [Read More]

I get an injectable filler in my lips

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Question: How long after I get an injectable filler in my lips will they be sore? Answer: The lips are very sensitive and extremely vascular. The number one potential complication with the use of injectable fillers for lip augmentation is bruising and subsequently, soreness. Most individuals tolerate lip augmentation quite well and the soreness that… [Read More]

What can be done to give my lips a sexier and healthier look?

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Question: I’m embarrassed of my ugly thin lips and I’d like to get something done to make them look better. What can be done to give my lips a sexier and healthier look? Answer: There are several things that you can do to address your thin lips. Some are permanent and others are not. I… [Read More]

I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest

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Question:I would like dermabrasion of my upper chest. I have a lot of freckles from the sun, but worse, I have wrinkles that show at my cleavage. Will dermabrasion successfully remove the spots and wrinkles on my chest or would a different procedure be better? Answer:I would not suggest dermabrasion to your upper chest. Dermabrasion… [Read More]