Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Deposits of adipose (fatty) tissue in the submental area “What It Does“ 10-20% improvement by removing congenital fat pads in the area Over next 9-12 months, tissues tighten approximately 20% “Technique“ Incision width of a pencil hidden in crease under chin and behind ear lobe Specially developed suctioning instruments undermine the skin Read More
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Neck Lift
Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Turkey gobbler neck Cording in the neck area Drapy skin in the neck Sagging contour in the neck …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… “What It Does“ Removes fat pad under chin Tightens muscle to remove banding and laxity in the neck Removes excess skin Provides youthful contour to neck “Technique“ Incision in hairline and crease behind Read More
Nasal Reconstruction (Rhinoplasty)
Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Hump on nasal dorsum Nose crooked Bulbosity to nasal tip (tip too wide) Difficulty breathing “What It Does“ Straightens septum (dividing partition inside nose) to improve airway Contours and reshapes nasal bones and cartilage to make nose straight and more proportional “Technique“ Usually done through nostrils without any external incisions Special instruments Read More
Transbleph Brow Suspension
Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Deep wrinkles in forehead Drooping eyebrows “What It Does“ Decreases the muscle movement in forehead that causes frown lines Re-supports eyebrows and forehead tissues to a more natural position “Technique“ Incision hidden in the skin crease of upper eyelid area Special sutures used to position eyebrow permanently Dissolvable sutures are used “Recovery Read More
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)
Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Tired look Skin resting on eyelashes Difficulty seeing Difficult to apply eye makeup Puffiness to eyelids Dark circles under eyes “What It Does“ Removes excess skin and fat pad in upper eyelid Removes excess fatty tissue pads in lower eyelid and allows skin to contract and redrape “Technique“ Incisions hidden in upper Read More
Brow Lift
Summary “Purpose (Indications)“ Sagging eyebrows “Sad “ look Visual field obstruction Crows feet at corner of eyes “What It Does“ Elevates eyebrows to more pleasing, natural position Can reduce visual field obstruction Enhances and preserves results of blepharoplasty “Technique“ Incision made along upper eyebrow margin Excess skin is removed & eyebrow is supported in a Read More
Restylane
SUMMARY “Purpose (Indications)“ “What It Does“ “Technique“ “Recovery Time“ “Recovery Instructions“ “How Long It Lasts“ MORE INFORMATION Restylane® has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 70 countries and is now approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler Read More
Goretex/Advanta
SUMMARY “Purpose (Indications)“ “What It Does“ “Technique“ “Recovery Time“ “Recovery Instructions“ “How Long It Lasts“ MORE INFORMATION New developments in facial implants center around lip augmentation. Goretex is a synthetic implant which has been used for years in cardiovascular surgery and renal transplant surgery to serve as a conduit to connect organs to their arterial Read More
Collagen
SUMMARY “Purpose (Indications)“ “What It Does“ “Technique“ “Recovery Time“ “Recovery Instructions“ “How Long It Lasts“ MORE INFORMATION Collagen, a dermal filler is a part of the natural support structure of your skin. Wrinkles form when this natural collagen thins. This loss is mostly a factor of aging, but exposure, pollution, health, heredity and lifestyle also Read More
Cosmoplast
SUMMARY “Purpose (Indications)“ “What It Does“ “Technique“ “Recovery Time“ “Recovery Instructions“ “How Long It Lasts“ MORE INFORMATION Cosmoplast is made of highly purified human-based collagen, whcih is injected into your skin to fill certain lines and facial furrows. Collagen is actually a part of the natural support structure of your skin. Wrinkles form when this Read More