It is difficult to know which laser to choose from when deciding on a treatment that is really going to remove brown spots, eliminate those deepening lines and wrinkles, and at the same time provide some true skin tightening. And do all these things with the least amount of downtime possible, perhaps in 4-5 … Continue reading Is it Fraxel or Fractional?
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Botox continues to be the most popular cosmetic treatment in the United States. Botox has been FDA approved, through rigorous studies proving its safety, for many uses beyond cosmetic purposes, such as migraine headaches. At Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery and SkinCare we use Botox to help reduce or eliminate wrinkles in various areas, treat neck bands, … Continue reading How much Botox do I need?
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It seems every month we hear about a new skin care product extolling a new anti-aging ingredient that will bring about more youthful, healthy looking skin. Yet, often these “revolutionary” ingredients will not stand the test of time, and often the tubes and nicely shaped containers storing these “next generation” ingredients are soon found deep … Continue reading Vitamin C: The “tried and true” anti-aging ingredient
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Many patients interested in facial rejuvenation surgical procedures have heard, read or been instructed to look for and to be treated by only board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeons. But, for most people this requirement can be quite confusing and raise certain questions, such as what does it really mean to be board certified and are … Continue reading Board Certification: What does it really mean and what should I look for?
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A very common reason patients come to our Orange County office in Aliso Viejo is because of tired, sad appearing eyes. More often than not the cause is directly attributed to the lower eyelid area, more so than the upper eyelid area, and the tired sad appearance of the eyes are typically the result of lower eyelid … Continue reading Tired, sad appearing eyes and those eyelid bags…What can I do? An Informative Essay.
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A common belief that is that our eyebrows “fall” with aging, much like the notion that are nose continues to grow. In reality, it’s actually more complicated. The good news is that taking the time to ask the right questions, and clearly evaluate what’s really going on, can potentially help avoid an un-necessary procedure … Continue reading Do eyebrows really fall as we age?
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One of the most common questions asked by patients during a facelift or neck lift consultation is whether they will have to undergo a general anesthetic for the procedure. The answer is often no. Before I go on I think it would be helpful to explain what a general anesthetic is and compare it to … Continue reading Do I need a general anesthesia for my facelift or neck lift?
View More If your eyes continue to look tired despite trying all the possible eye creams, all the possible eye exercises, and all the other advertised gimmicks, then you may be ready to do the definitive procedure that will have your eyes looking more Refreshed. The reason why none of the above mentioned remedies work is because … Continue reading Tired Eyes, what can you do?
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Tired, sad appearing eyes seem to come to us all at some point. You may even remember the first time when you noticed their transformation. Perhaps it was after a good night’s sleep when a quick look in the mirror suggested you needed eight more hours, or perhaps it was how your eyes just looked … Continue reading Smoothing Away Those Tired, Sad Appearing Eyes
View More I am often asked if I use dissolving sutures during my facelifts or eyelid surgeries (blepharoplasties). The answer is yes and no. I do use dissolving sutures on the inside but never on the outside portion of the skin and for good reason. In short, I do not use dissolving sutures on the outside portion … Continue reading Are dissolving sutures better in cosmetic surgery?
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