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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Sara J. Bernstein, MD |  |
SmartLipo recovery - How long before I can return to work?
You have made a good choice in selecting SmartLipo as it has a much shorter recovery-period as compared with 'traditional' tumescent liposuction combined with its ability to provide skin-tightening for an enhanced aesthetic outcome. You... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD |  |
Fraxel Repair or Fraxel Restore for Acne Scars?
Hi Frank,
Fraxel re:store has been used for the past 4 years in the treatment of acne scars. It usually takes anywhere from 4 to 8 treatments separated by 2 to 3 weeks each. The downtime is minimal and the skin remains intact. ... more
| Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. |  |
How much does Restylane cost?
In our clinic we charge $525 for 1.0 cc Restylane syringe, $315 for 0.4 Restylane syringe, and $575 for 1.0 cc Perlane syringe. We offer discounts on multiple syringes. We also usually have discounts of $50 - $75 per syringe for special events -... more
| Evan Sorokin, M.D. |  |
Can I get Liposuction on my back?
If your doctor told you the only way to treat your back was to "cut me all the way around" then you likely have a significant amount of extra skin and rolls in the back area. Few plastic surgeons are going to do a circumferential abdominoplasty... more
| David Hansen, MD |  |
Is Juvederm better than Restylane?
Hello,
Juvederm does last longer and seems to cause a smoother effect than Restylane. Now Elevess has arrived and has replaced Juvederm and Restylane both . Elevess is reported to be more cross linked and therefore should last... more
| David Hansen, MD | |
What works to tighten sagging skin on your cheeks?
Dear Triss,
Of course the standard surgical facelift gives the longest results but is expensive and carries more risks than the quick fixes. Most people prefer a quick easy safe procedure which is done under local... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Fraxel repair vs. Pixel laser - which works better on acne scars?
Hi scubasteve,
I have had very good experience with treating my patients acne scarring with Fraxel re:pair. I have not had any experience with Pixel, but from those who have, I have heard that it is not as effective as the re:pair. ... more
| Shino Bay Aguilera, DO |  |
Cellulite treatment - how does Triactive compare to VelaShape and Accent XL?
In my decade of experience with lasers and the clinical studies that I have read that compare the Triactive & Velashape (higher-powered Velasmooth) and Accent, say that these systems all work very similarly, and results will be pretty similar... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Help! Too much Restylane in my nasolabial folds
Hi legna,
Hopefully by the time you read this your problem has resolved. If not, excess Restylane can be dissolved with Widase, a hyaluronidase injection. Hopefully you are better, and your husband is not a RealSelf.com reader. ... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Side effects - Botox gave me a crooked smile. What should I do?
Hi Suzanne,
I would return to the physician who treated you. After examining your peri-oral muscles and their movement, it would be possible to determine whether a small additional Botox would "even out" your smile. ... more
| Shino Bay Aguilera, DO | |
How does TriActive work?
The Triactive employs 3 comfortable and effective, simultaneous modalites, suction massage, photomodulating six "Cold 810nm Diode Lasers" and contact cooling. The TriActive facilitates the development of a more contoured,... more
| Dr. Eric Berger |  |
How does Titan laser work?
Titan heats the skin to just BELOW the burn level. Within the Dermis are cells called Fibroblasts, which produce collagen. The intense heat actually fools the fibroblasts into believing they have been damaged and, in response, they reve-up... more
| Dr. Eric Berger | |
How much does TITAN skin tightening treatment cost?
Three initial Titans of the face and neck (performed monthly with three passes over each area per session) cost between $3600-4500. Considering that every syringe of filler costs more than $700, and a facelift can run to $15,000 or more, Titan is... more
| Michael A. Bogdan, MD |  |
Laser tattoo removal for lips?
You have to be careful trying to remove lip liner tattoo. First off, realize that there is a difference between the lasers used for skin resurfacing vs. those used for tattoo removal. A laser is a device that delivers a single wavelength of... more
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