Over the years, you may have noticed something different about your eyebrows. You may have thought they were just falling with age. However, a closer look of earlier pictures may reveal that the eyebrows are actually still at the same height! But, looking more closely, you may see that the eyebrow tails have changed; that is, their shape … Continue reading Eyebrows: The Hidden Tail
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KYBELLA® is an FDA approved treatment specifically designed to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat located below the chin (submental fat), often referred to as the “double chin.” (see before and after results below). KYBELLA® is a liquid that is injected through a very tiny needle into targeted areas underneath the chin. The … Continue reading Kybella? What is it?
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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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We are proud to announce that Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery has been voted into the Orange County Register’s Best of OC, Best Cosmetic Surgeon category for the second year in a row!!! We would like to thank everyone who took the time to cast a vote our way!!! Thank you again! Yours Truly, Timothy R. Miller, … Continue reading Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery voted into Best of OC
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June and July have certainly flown by! However, that just means one thing… it’s time for our August Specials and we want to end your summer on a sweet note! Read below for our Botox and Juvederm Specials. And see Dr. Miller on the cover and featured in Plastic Surgery Practice Journal.
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As we age there are generally 3 areas that come into play with respect to facial aging. There is the aging and “thinning” of our facial skin, which is associated with the loss and disruption of collagen and elastin fibers. Secondly, there is the progression of tissue laxity, sag, and “excess” skin, and lastly there … Continue reading Facial Aging and the Importance of Volume
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Facelift techniques vary from surgeon to surgeon but there are distinct differences in the techniques and in the results of these differing techniques. It is commonly regarded by well-trained facial plastic surgeons that are comfortable and experienced with performing surgery within the deeper layers of the face, that a better, very natural, and longer … Continue reading Facelift techniques: the differences explained
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Dr. Timothy R. Miller, M.D., was selected into the the RealSelf 100 for his contributions towards cosmetic surgery and medicine. “The RealSelf 100 honors a select nationwide group of aesthetic professionals (only 100) who have dedicated themselves in providing unique, valuable insights typically not found on the social web; moreover, their social media influence empowers millions … Continue reading Meet the RealSelf 100: Honoring the Top Social Influencers in Cosmetic Medicine
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The short answer is no, and there are significant differences. When looking for a fractional CO2 laser treatment to improve brown spots, uneven skin tones, roughened texture, acne scarring, and those troublesome etched lines and wrinkles the search can be confusing. In Orange County, the search is made even more difficult because of the range of … Continue reading Are all fractional CO2 lasers and their results the same?
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Does Retin-A (tretinoin) help reverse skin aging? Yes. Retin-A, whose active ingredient is tretinoin, has been shown to have positive effects on both the deeper collagen layers of your skin as well as the upper most layer that is comprised of skin cells. Tretinoin effects collagen in two ways. With consistent long term use, tretinoin … Continue reading Does Retin-A (Tretinoin) help reverse skin aging?
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