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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
| David Reath, MD |  |
How is VASER Liposelection different than liposuction or laser lipo?
Anyone who reads a magazine, listens to the radio, and watches TV is being inundated with information about the latest and greatest technique of liposuction. Without knowing much about the different claims, it would seem that each year the... more
| David Reath, MD | |
How can I get safe lipo dissolve?
It sounds so exciting and it’s being advertised everywhere- an injection that melts fat. These procedures, which are commonly known as injection lipolysis, mesotherapy, or Lipodissolve, are not the safe and effective miracle fix we are all... more
| Michael A. Bogdan, MD |  |
Tummy tuck - when can I go back to work?
Recovery after a tummy tuck really depends on the type of work that you perform. I do not allow my patients to return to work while taking narcotic pain medicine, as that would be the equivalent of drinking alcohol at work. In general, patients... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
Should I avoid getting breast implants due to my family history of breast cancer?
To correct your sagging breasts, the best procedures involve lifting the nipple and areola and tightening the lax lower pole tissues. This causes scars but can dramatically improve the shape and youthfulness of the breasts. Mammograms are not... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Tummy tuck - Can plastic surgery fix my torn stomach muscles and umbilical hernia?
What you have can be best repaired by a surgeon who is Board Certified in Surgery and also is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery. Wearing these 2 hats will enable the surgeon to best improve the aesthetics of your abdomen as well as repairing... more
| S. Pasquale Maggi, MD |  |
Laser tattoo removal for lips?
Dear Marciajones from Melbourne, FL:
As a plastic surgeon I have seen numerous patients over the years that have had laser tattoo removal with less than optimal results. These patients then come to me, or one of my collegues, for a... more
| Michael A. Bogdan, MD | |
How much downtime should I expect after rhinoplasty surgery?
If you model for body shots, then one month is fine. If you are a face model, then 2 months are more appropriate. It will take a year or more to achieve the final results, but people should not be able to see that you had something done (unless... more
| David E. Berman, MD |  |
Botox side effects - what can I do about my weak upper lip?
I am not aware that there is anything you can do except be patient. you should realize that what looks very abnormal to you, is probably quite subtle. i suspect unlike what what of the other drs wrote, that it will take more than 2 wks to start... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
Is Mesotherapy safe with a history of Hepatitis B?
Until there have been properly performed medical trials of mesotherapy and until the FDA has evaluated this treatment and approved of it, I would encourage you to not have this done regardless of your Hepatitis status. more
| Shino Bay Aguilera, DO |  |
What is Affirm laser treatment?
The great benefit here is that you get 2 laser treatments simultaneously. The Fraxel and most similar systems are generally 1540nm wavelength laser that emit fractional energy 800 microns to 1600 microns into the skin. The Affirm emits 2... more
| Lori Haney, R.N. |  |
Laser hair removal - How long does it take to see full results for ethnic skin types?
These are good concerns and questions as numerous treatments may become quite expensive. The most encouraging part of your experience is that you acknowledge receiving dramatic improvement over the span of 15 treatments. This would... more
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