Karen, our office administrator, had a facelift. Here is a step by step account. Everything you want to know firsthand:
Last year during the summer, I was looking in the mirror and decided that gravity and mother time were catching up with me. Primarily, I didn’t like the lower part of my face. [...]
Transcutaneous vs. Transconjunctival? 2 very effective eyelid surgeries. Use the snap test to determine which procedure is appropriate.
Q: I had a couple of consultations for lower eyelid surgery and I got 2 recommendations. One doctor recommended the transcutaneous approach and another the transconjunctival approach. How do I know which one is the best choice for [...]
We all would like a youthful, healthier, evenly colored complexion, free of fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes.Obagi Nu-Derm, a prescriptive strength, clinically proven skin rejuvenation system, designed to reverse photodamage is a successful treatment for fine lines and also melasma. Melasma, also called the “Pregnancy mask,” is hyperpigmentation that can occur in the cheeks, upper [...]
Q: I have a sunken look to my under eye area and I am looking for a solution to fill my tear troughs.
A: Your concern regarding the loss of volume in the tear troughs and cheeks is what drive many patients to seek a filler solution. You have several options to consider:
1) hyaluronic acid fillers [...]
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over a million and a half filler injections were performed in 2010. Did you know that most facial fillers, such as Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane and others that are FDA approved are approved for only the smile lines (Naso-labial folds)? Some of the common off-label areas to inject [...]
In the quest to find the right plastic surgeon, it is a good idea to have at least 2 consultations before deciding on which plastic surgeon is the best fit to meet your cosmetic goals. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, (ASPS) has published an article, “Questions to ask my plastic surgeon,” http://www.plasticsurgery.org/articles-and-galleries/patient-and-consumer-information/patient-safety.html?sub=Questions%20to%20ask%20my%20plastic%20surgeon. This is [...]
Q: I had liposuction of the neck several years ago with a great outcome, but now I notice my neck skin is starting to sag. What can I do?
A: Liposuction of the neck successfully removes the excess fat in the region that causes bulging. The process causes some scarring that may improve mild skin sagging of the region. [...]
The decision to have a plastic or reconstructive procedure is not a small matter. In our quest to find the best plastic surgeon to perform our most desired plastic surgery procedure, be it a facelift or a tummy tuck, we often refer to the internet and start with an on-line search. In the past, it [...]
Q: I am 46 years old and I have some loose skin along my jaw line. I don’t know if I am ready for a facelift, but the idea of a mini facelift sounds nice. What is the difference between them and how long is recovery?
A: A mini facelift means something different to each [...]
Luscious, Long Lashes
That Are Not False
But Naturally Yours
Latisse is the new FDA approved eyelash treatment to lengthen, thicken and darken eyelashes. If you want sultry, seductive lashes, this really works. The company that makes this product is Allergan, the same people that bought us Botox. One day our sales rep came into our office with [...]
