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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Joel Schlessinger, MD |  |
SmartLipo recovery - How long before I can return to work?
While many physicians try to tell patients it is all about the Smart Lipo, here is the secret: It's about the anesthetic that is used prior to doing the procedure. Tumescent liposuction, invented by a dermatologist, is the reason that... 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
| Sam Naficy, MD |  |
Options for eyelid rejuvenation
It is difficult if not impossible to answer your questions without seeing you in person.
Laser resurfacing will help tighten loose skin to some extent but it well certainly not correct significant asymmetry nor will it eliminate all... more
| Evan Sorokin, M.D. |  |
Poking/jabbing during liposuction
Tumescent liposuction involves a dilute anesthetic solution used to numb up a large area where liposuction will be perform. The process of instilling the solution can be uncomfortable to some people but most people grin and get through it. ... more
| Toby G. Mayer, MD |  |
What can I do for nerve pain following liposuction?
Normally after liposuction there is little or no pain after 24-48 hours. I would call your doctor and request to be seen to make sure you have no infection or other complication. I would not do the endermologie treatment if you are having pain... more
| Steven Weiner, MD |  |
Is Fraxel Re:Pair safe for Asian skin?
Asains are more at risk for hyperpigmentation with any type of laser. The settings need to be decreased slightly and hydoquinones need to be used before and after the procedure for several weeks. Acne scars are always tough, so at... more
| Sachit Shah |  |
Treatment for deep upper lip wrinkles
Fillers like juvderm do work nicely. However, i am always combining treatments. I have found that using a Fractionated CO2 laser over the upper lip wrinkles works very well on a long term basis and then if the patient wants extra volume fillers... more
| Daniel C. Mills, MD |  |
Will Botox and Restylane make my face look much older once it wears off?
You are not alone in your questions regarding the ongoing use of Botox and Restylane. Both Botox and Restylane offer temporary results and any use can be discontinued at your discretion. There is some evidence that Restylane and other... more
| Sachit Shah | |
Can botox cause acne?
In over thousands of botox treatments I have never seen Botox related acne. I know there is some documentation about it and i have always wondered if the skin was cleaned properly pre treatment?
Hope that helps. more
| Kamran Jafri, MD |  |
Can a dentist (DMD) perform Botox injections?
The short answer to your questions is yes - Dentists can perform Botox injections. For that matter so can OB/GYNs, Family Doctors and Podiatrists. Botox is a medication that any licensed heath care provider can use for their patients.
The... more
| Dr. Virginia Stevens |  |
Can mesotherapy be used for hair regrowth?
There is a type of mesotherapy that can be used for hair regrowth. Mesotherapy is a process of giving tiny, repetitive, superficial injections of different substances for different therapeutic goals. One of these goals is to... more
| Alen Voskanian, MD |  |
What is IsoLaz?
Acne develops when the hair follicles get blocked by anbormal flaking of cells that line the hair follicle and increased oil and sebum. When the blocked hair follicles rupture, their contents are released in the surrounding tissue which... more
| Manish H. Shah, M.D. |  |
Can eyelid surgery be done without anesthesia?
Eyelid tissues are very vascular and they bleed easily. Local anesthetic, at the minimum, must be used to decrease pain and bruising. Occasionally a little oral sedation might be helpful. You do not need to go to sleep to have eyelid surgery. ... more
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