What is the Best Chemical Peel?
There are a number of effective, safe chemical peels available that can do wonders in restoring your face to a healthier, more youthful appearance. These peels can be applied in a variety of strengths, concentrations, and combinations depending on your skin type and the extent of damage your skin has incurred over the years. Your cosmetic surgeon can determine the best one for you by examining your skin type, condition, and goals. This way you can agree on the best chemical peel that will rejuvenate your skin without damaging it. When Do...
read moreAnchor Blepharoplasty: Is It for Me?
Anchor blepharoplasty addresses, loose, crepey skin on the upper eyelid platform by tightening the skin between the upper lashes and upper eyelid crease. This platform may become loose and sag, giving an unsightly appearance of tired eyes with sagging eyelashes, a form of ptosis. For women, having skin in this condition makes it very difficult for the eyelid to hold makeup, creating a problem that is difficult to artificially enhance. For both women and men, it can make the eyes look dull. The discreet nature of the incisions used in an...
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...
read moreI’m Dissatisfied With my Blepharoplasty Results. What Should I Do?
The first thing you should do if you’re worrying about the results of a blepharoplasty is take a deep breath and ask yourself if you’ve had enough time to heal. It is common for people to feel anxious for the first few weeks after surgery and wonder if they made the right decision. This can lead to excessive worrying which is often unnecessary. If performed by a skilled and experienced surgeon, eyelid surgery almost always leads to satisfactory results, but it does take several weeks to heal and for the swelling to go away. Most people...
read moreHow Can Fat Transfers Correct My Undereye Circles, Hollow Cheeks, and Sunken Features?
Some people are born with naturally full faces, while others may have a sunken face, particularly around the eyes and cheekbones. For many people, what was once a youthful, full face develops volume deficiencies due to aging and gravity. The cheeks may begin to droop, creating circles under the eyes and hollowness in the midface. Fat transfers are an excellent solution for correcting volume and contour issues, as they are completely natural and come from your own body, making them biologically safe. Fat transfers are often complimented by...
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