Question: I am 53 years old and I would like to know which procedure is the best for crow’s feet and several age spots. I have been learning about microdermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing. Which one provides the best results? Which one is cheaper? Which one has a shorter recovery period? Answer: Your question is… [Read More]
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I have very thin top and bottom lips
Question:I have very thin top and bottom lips and want to have fuller lips. I would prefer a more permanent surgical technique for lip reshaping than collagen injections because I have heard that the collagen can cause your lips to be misshapen. Is there a better chance of success, that is, great looking lips, with… [Read More]
Why is the sunscreen irritating my treated skin?
Question:I’m 33, female, and I just got laser skin resurfacing treatments three weeks ago. I know I’m supposed to wear sunscreen constantly, but when I’ve put it on to go outside, the skin has gotten red and itchy, so I’m embarrassed to go out. Why is the sunscreen irritating my treated skin? Answer:Laser skin resurfacing… [Read More]
Do any fillers provide permanent results?
Question: Do any fillers provide permanent results? Which provide the longest lasting results and what can they be used for? Answer: Silicone fillers provide permanent results. Having said that, although some of my colleagues have used silicone filler successfully, I feel that the potential complications from the use of liquid silicone filler outweighs any aesthetic… [Read More]
I’m a 51-year-old woman in excellent physical condition
Question:I am a 51-year-old woman in excellent physical condition. Would it be difficult to obtain a sufficient amount of fat for a facial fat transfer and will the removal of fat leave any markings on my body? Answer:I have performed fat transfer to the face on patients, such as you, who are in extremely good… [Read More]
Is this how you would treat the jowls?
Question:I have jowls that I believe may lift up if I had some fat transferred into my cheeks. Is this how you would treat the jowls? Answer:I personally would not treat the jowls with fat injections to the cheeks. Jowls can be treated with fat injections to the sulcus just in front of the jowls… [Read More]
I don’t want to cause any permanent damage
Question:I had to have my cheek implants removed because one of them kept shifting. I really hate the way I look without the implants so I am considering having them put back in again. Are there any risks for having this area worked on a third time? I don’t want to cause any permanent damage…. [Read More]
Laser treatments effective alternatives to facelift
Question:Are laser treatments really effective alternatives to facelift surgery for tightening the skin? Answer:Although much has been written with regards to the effectiveness of laser skin treatments for tightening the skin there is absolutely no substitute for face lift surgery in terms of the degree of improvement that can be obtained from a face lift… [Read More]
How long is numbness normal after a mini facelift?
Question:How long is numbness normal after a mini facelift? Answer:The numbness you will experience in your face following a mini face lift can last a few weeks. Even though the procedure is less aggressive in the amount of facial skin that is operated on compared to a full face lift, a considerable amount of skin… [Read More]
I am only 23 years old but my mouth looks pouty
Question:I am only 23 years old but my mouth looks pouty, and not in a sexy way. If I am not smiling, it seems like the skin to both sides of my mouth is too loose or thick. Is that fat in the cheeks? Would I need to come in or can I send a… [Read More]
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