Cosmetic-Surgery

Moving fat from one area of the body to another has been used for decades with much success, but often great variability is seen from one surgeon to another. Various techniques have been used (i.e. fresh fat technique versus frozen), both with good results. With the recent addition of good sub-dermal fillers, fat transfers are…

In a recent study, the daily use of a stable sunscreen reduced fine lines in the women studied. I always tell patients that come in for consultation regarding wrinkles that the first step is to protect oneself from the sun. I recommend using sunscreens with SPF 30 or greater that contains high amounts of zinc…

The Silhouette lift uses sutures placed under the skin to create an instant lift. A small incision is made above the sideburn hidden in the hair to insert the sutures. Usually four sutures are placed on reach side. With minimal risk, minimal downtime, this procedure is a great alternative to traditional facelift. It is performed…

Often I am asked if Botox and Dysport are the same. Or, more commonly, a patient will prefer one over the other. The simple answer is that the active molecule is essentially the same and the protein that surrounds it is different. For the most part, they work the same. Unfortunately, the units are different…

Summer is around the corner and there is no better time to start getting in shape. This post is a little outside of our regular skin-care posts, but this is a common topic that comes up with my patients. In short, cardio exercise is great for exercising the heart. It does burn calories, but weight…

So often patients will ask for a quick pick me up. A quick refresher. Something non-surgical. Well, now there are lots and lots of options. I will list a few of the things that can help. 1. Toxins.  Botox and Dysport can help reduce forehead furrows, frown lines, smile lines, and in experienced hands chin dimpling…

In the past few years, the popularity of “liquid facelifts” has grown. What is it? Is this better than a traditional surgical facelift? Well, to put it simply, it is very different. Using a sub-dermal filler (one that is injected under the dermis, skin is lifted, not tightened. Well, why does this work and for…

Ultherapy® is the only non-surgical, FDA-approved, non-invasive, skin tightening treatment for the neck, eyebrow, and under the chin. Using ultrasound energy, Ultherapy safely stimulates the deep supportive layers of the skin, including those that are typically addressed with a facelift, without disturbing the surface layer of the skin. The result: tightening of the skin in…

Since being approved by the FDA in June 2014, cosmetic surgeons have been awaiting the release to market of Galderma’s newest product to their already extensive cosmetic line consisting of Restylane, Perlane, Dysport, and Sculptra. This variation on the “old Restylane” is smoother and is expected to flow easier being a good choice for the…

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is a hyaluronic acid filler that has been FDA approved for volume correction in the cheeks. This new product will compete with the already popular Radiesse™ and is used to give more volume to the cheeks and/or fill in hollows. It appears that this product will be priced higher than Radiesse™ and,…