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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
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
What are the best alternatives to a face lift?
Many patients wonder what alternatives there are to a facelift because while they want the result of a beautifully performed facelift, they are afraid of the potential downsides when the surgery is not done as well. While there are numerous... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD | |
What works to tighten sagging skin on your cheeks?
When you say that you have significant laxity in the cheeks, there is nothing like properly done surgery to improve the situation. Sometimes, when the laxity is less severe, volume enhancement with injectable fillers or fat injections can... more
| Sergey Kalitenko, MD |  |
Botox side effects - what can I do about my weak upper lip?
Usually Botox side effects start to wean 2 weeks aft er injection was done. So if your lip weakness does not bother you a lot, I'd not do anything, provided that weakness is caused by Botox. Howerer, I strongly suggest, that you... more
| Mark Berkowitz, MD |  |
How can I prevent the delayed side effects of Sculptra?
I am sorry to learn of the difficulty you are experiencing. If these are effects of Sculptra speak to your physician as there are procedures that can be performed to make you feel more comfortable. Direct massage of the... more
| Joel Schlessinger, MD |  |
Fraxel re:pair - When can I expect the dark spots to dissipate?
While it is possible that this could happen, I would visit your doctor to make sure it is normal. Usually, most patients are on a regimen of Retin A by this time and that can help to protect against this. The most important thing to... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Should my left over Juvederm have been discarded?
Hi Minn gal,
Different practices have different policies regarding saving and reusing fillers. Sounds like poor communication, poor patient relations, and poor business practice. You can ask for the difference back or have them... more
| Michael A. Persky, MD | |
Does Radiesse last longer after repeat injections?
Hi Nan,
Studies on how long Radiesse lasts have shown it to last for between 9 to 15 months. Many patients who would require 2 or 3 syringes for the proper correction, insist on only having one syringe for economic reasons. ... more
| David Hansen, MD |  |
Can a TCA chemical peel treat post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)?
TCA chemical peels really help with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation such as acne marks. If your skin is more asian or black then a few light TCA peels 10-15% every 2-3 weeks do good. I like to use a bleaching cream with it as well... more
| Michael A. Bogdan, MD |  |
What's the most safe and effective way to remove fat pads from the lower eyelids?
Mesotherapy is not FDA approved. The formulations that people are using are not standardized, and the results are unpredicatable. Removal of a precise amount of fat in necessary to get a good result on the lower eyelids - if too much is left,... more
| Joel Schlessinger, MD | |
Does Fraxel re:pair to the neck and chest show lines of demarcation?
Fraxel re:pair can indeed have lines of demarcation, even if done correctly. That is why it is best done on skin that isn't tanned and won't be tanned in the future if possible. When I tell my patients what to expect, I say that they... more
| Joel Schlessinger, MD | |
Restylane side effects - What can I do to treat bruising after lip augmentation?
This is common, even with good physicians. The only thing that is a shame is that the doctor didn't tell you to not do it. If a patient tells me that they have a major event coming up, I tell them to avoid restylane in the lips prior... more
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