Will skin bleachers help my dark circles?
Dark circles under the eyes is a problem that is both common and commonly misunderstood. Dark undereye circle treatment can help, as long as you get the right treatment. There are a variety of remedies as well as so-called remedies, so finding a qualified cosmetic doctor to accurately diagnose your problem will be crucial in determining the best treatment route. In many cases, the best solution is an under eye filler like Restylane or surgery like the midface lift to correct the underlying problems. Diagnosis Is Key to Effective...
read moreSkin needling – is it the answer?
Skin needling is often a do-it-yourself treatment wherein you use hundreds of tiny needles to puncture your skin, usually with a roller after a low-strength numbing cream is applied. This is supposed to increase collagen production in your skin to remove wrinkles, erase scars, eliminate cellulite, and reverese hair loss. Proponents say that this makes it easier for your skin to absorb lotions like face creams and stimulate healing, allowing your skin to repair itself. This sounds like a revolutionary treatment, but unfortunately all of...
read moreCan I have cosmetic surgery under local anesthesia?
You may be surprised to learn that many procedures like eyelid surgery, liposuction, facelifts, and others can be safely performed under local anesthesia with or without intravenous sedation. Whenever possible, it’s usually best to choose local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia for several reasons: 1. Local anesthesia is safer. While cosmetic procedures today are overall considered extremely safe, it’s noteworthy to point out that in the rare cases of malpractice suits or death, most of these problems involve surgeries...
read moreHow often should I get BOTOX and Restylane?
BOTOX and Restylane are both great solutions for those who wish to improve their facial appearance without undergoing surgery or invasive procedures. We know them both to be safe, comfortable procedures that are effective but not permanent. If you are thinking about receiving treatment, you are probably wondering how often you’ll need it. This is a great question that we will address in a moment, but first, please slow down and realize that you don’t have to decide right now how often you’d like to be treated or even definitively...
read moreCan I Use Off-Label Silicone Oil As a Facial Filler?
The more important question is, should you use off-label silicone oil as a facial filler? You can certainly find someone, somewhere, willing to inject you with any substance for pay, but there is only one U.S. FDA-approved use of silicone oil injected into the human body, and that is to repair complex retinal detachments. This is a medically necessary case that prevents the recipient from going blind. Technically, since physicians may use FDA-approved products for non-approved uses, you can legally receive silicone oil treatments as a...
read moreWhat’s the Difference between Dysport and BOTOX?
Both Dysport® and BOTOX® are botulinum toxin A products that relax overactive muscles to improve facial aesthetics. But just because these products share a category does not mean they are equivalent. In fact, it’s important to note that they are not equivalent and the FDA does not consider them to be so. To be considered a generic drug that is the bioequivalent of a name brand drug, the generic product and name brand must share a dose and therapeutic effect by 90%. This means that doctors do not have to adjust dose or treatment...
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