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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
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
Options for eyelid rejuvenation
It sounds as though you have had an agressive treatment program so far. It may have been a miscommunication from your MD but there are no treatments in existence that remove all lines. If you lasered deep enough into the skin to try... 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
| Sam Naficy, MD |  |
Brow lift vs. Blepharoplasty - which is best for sagging eyelids?
This is a key decision and one that you should consider carefully before proceeding ahead. The fact is that most people with heavy eyelids have a combination of droopy brows and excess eyelid skin. The important thing is to decide whether it is a... more
| Sam Naficy, MD | |
How can I get natural-looking rhinoplasty results?
The nasal hump is the one of the most common reasons for men and women seeking rhinoplasty surgery. The hump (or bump) may be made of bone, cartilage, or a mixture of both. In addition to the hump there may be other imperfections in the... more
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