For those looking to bring back youthful contours and revitalize facial features, Sculptra may be the right treatment for you. The unique qualities of Sculptra were producing amazing results in Europe for over a decade before its arrival here in the United States. At first, Sculptra was introduced to correct the facial thinning in those inflicted … Continue reading Stimulating Facial Collagen with Sculptra
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Quite often patients will come to a consultation focused on a particular line, wrinkle, or fold. The assumption and hope is that by improving that particular line, wrinkle or fold a more youthful appearance will be achieved. However, there is often more to consider than just that particular concern. There is no question that simply … Continue reading The Forgotten Temples
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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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In a previous Blog entry, I recommended three questions to ask before proceeding with any neck rejuvenating procedure. If you asked yourself these questions and came to the conclusion you needed a neck lift you may of subsequently pondered two questions such as, “where do I go?’ and “will I look pulled or too tight afterwards?” The … Continue reading Neck Lift: Taking the Right Path to a Natural Look
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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
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The neck is definitely an area for better or worse, usually worse, that can really display the signs of aging and when undertreated can adversely affect the rejuvenation efforts invested in the face above. Not uncommonly, I see patients in consultation who have invested a great deal of their time and finances to improve their … Continue reading Three essential questions to ask before a neck rejuvenation treatment.
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Living in Southern California has many benefits. The diversity of people, the scenery, and the weather is unmatched in terms of sunshine, warmth, and providing the ability to do so many activities outdoors, even in the middle of winter! With that luxury and accessibility comes some drawbacks, however. The sun can be fun but too … Continue reading The Beauty of the UltraPulse Laser: The ultimate wrinkle terminator
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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?
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I commonly hear from new patients how their Botox treatments from other offices does not last long enough. While it is true that Botox works very well for 3 to 4 months, we often hear theses patients describe how their Botox results did not last longer than 2 or 3 weeks, or the Botox … Continue reading Does your Botox provider properly store Botox?
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Does smoking cause eyelid bags? A recent study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery revealed smoking tobacco can not only make you look older by hastening the number and depth of wrinkles, but also cause premature eyelid bags, excess upper eyelid skin, and darken the lower eyelid skin (i.e., cause “dark … Continue reading Does smoking cause eyelid bags?
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