I’m interested in getting a facelift but I’ve been using Restylane and Botox for about six months now. Will the injectables interfere with the surgery and do I need to wait until their effects wear off?
Read MoreFacelift surgery is a plastic surgery procedure designed to reverse the signs of aging on the face and neck. A common question that is often asked about facelift surgery is the average age of patients who undergo it. In my experience, around 48 to 75 years old is the average age. Of course, if a…
Read MoreLearn About Additional Procedures Commonly Done Simultaneously With Facelift Surgery For most patients, undergoing facelift surgery is a decision that they have been contemplating for years. We respect the commitment these patients have made to themselves and to our practice in thus decision. Depending on their cosmetic concerns, many patients feel that if they are undergoing surgery,…
Read MoreWant to get rid of those laugh lines without giving up laughing? New Wrinkle Treatment Improves Laugh Lines and Lasts Longer – 18 Months or More! Let’s face it. There’s nothing funny about laugh lines. For many of us, wrinkles and skin folds are the last thing we want to see in the mirror each…
Read MoreThere are a lot of muscles in your face that create your facial expressions. If you’re excited, angry, surprised, frowning , or smiling, the muscles around your face contract in different ways to show what you’re feeling. The muscles around your eyes, mouth, and forehead tend to get the greatest workout because these areas are involved…
Read MoreWhat is a Chemical Peel and What Does it Do? A chemical peel treatment offers patients chemical exfoliation of the skin, and most commonly the skin of the face is targeted. In some cases, other areas such as the neck, décolleté, and hands are treated for the same benefits. A low- to mid-grade acid…
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Plastic surgery is becoming more common and popular. But because many do not want others to know they’ve had work done, a natural appearance is more important than ever. For those looking for natural lip enhancement and augmentation results, they need to pass the “kiss test.”
Plastic surgery is becoming more common and popular. But because many do not want others to know they’ve had work done, a natural appearance is more important than ever. For those looking for natural lip enhancement and augmentation results, they need to pass the “kiss test.”
The lip enhancement and augmentation procedure creates fuller more sensuous lips. No one wants overfilled, lumpy, or hard lips, and the kiss test is the benchmark to go by when assessing lip enhancement results. Augmented lips that feel soft and natural during a kiss pass the kiss test.
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It was Benjamin Franklin who first said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And nowhere perhaps is this more true than in the case of the proper care and maintenance of skin.
When you are young, the skin is thick and pliable, retains more moisture, and heals from — and is more resistant to — everyday scratches, scrapes, and bruises. All these traits of strength and suppleness are due to the presence of two important proteins: collagen and elastin.
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The late President Lyndon B. Johnson sported a pair of saggy ear lobes. They were his defining feature in many a political cartoon. People can either be born with oversized ear lobes, or they can develop them as a part of aging. They’re just another set of soft tissue that is subject to volume loss and the forces of gravity over time.
Otoplasty is the surgical procedure used to correct deformities and irregularities in the cartilage of the ears. People with large, protruding ears benefit from the procedure because it makes them appear less prominent and seated naturally in relation to the patient’s face.
Read MoreYou might be surprised by the number of men and women who feel stressed by having skin that is not flawless. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately five percent of Americans over the age of 18 deal with suicidal thoughts when psoriasis flares up, and 26 percent forgo regular activities because of their flare ups. Those with skin disorders like rosacea are also more likely to withdraw from social activities because of their skin. Adults who suffer from acne have a harder time finding a job.
Acne, age spots, psoriasis, rosacea, spider veins, uneven skin tone, and wrinkles plague many adults across the country. If your skin is causing you embarrassment, destroying your self-confidence, or keeping you from going out and having fun, it’s time to consider a non-surgical skin rejuvenation treatment. Here are five non-surgical treatments available to you.
Candela SmoothBeam Laser
People who have dealt with acne in their teen or adult years likely have some acne scars. Candela SmoothBeam laser treatments are suitable for easing the appearance of these scars. This laser treatment also helps correct problems with skin tone or texture.
Most patients need five to eight SmoothBeam laser treatments to correct skin issues. These treatments take approximately 30 to 60 minutes and allow you to return to normal activities immediately. You can wear makeup and sunscreen right after your treatment. You may notice your skin feels swollen following the treatment, but this dissipates within a day or two.
Dermal Fillers
Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane,Voluma and Sculptra are four popular dermal fillers that help add volume and boost collagen production. This helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Some of the fillers also help add volume to the tissue surrounding a scar, thus helping to reduce the appearance of that scar.
One thing to consider with dermal fillers is that they do need touch-up injections from time to time. Juvederm and Radiesse last for six months to a year. Restylane generally needs additional injections twice a year. Many patients find Sculptra and Voulma’s benefits to last upwards of two years.
Chemical Peel
The Chemical Peel is perfect for evening out uneven skin pigmentation, such as age spots and freckles. During the treatment, the chemical solution is applied to the face and left to sit for a specific amount of time. You leave your facial plastic surgeon’s office being a little red and with a shinny face due to the ointment that is applied.. After the peel, you need to follow a skin care regimen provided by your doctor. As the skin starts to peel away, it is important that you avoid pulling the skin off. Let the body do this on its own so that the new layers of skin reveal themselves naturally.
Pulse Dye Laser
The pulse dye laser is a suitable treatment for embarrassing skin conditions like spider veins and rosacea. The laser treatment targets the capillaries below the skin surface and then destroys them. This ends the redness associated with rosacea and also clears up the spider veins that appear on the face. Following pulse dye laser treatments your skin may appear red or even bruised.Bruising is not typically seen, but if it occurs, it fades within 10 days, but you can hide these symptoms with make-up.
Hear what one of Dr. Williams’ patients had to say about her experience in a short video about dermal filler injections. Discuss your own skin concerns with Dr. Williams, a New York facial plastic surgeon, and discover the treatments that can improve your skin’s appearance. Schedule this consultation by calling (800) 742-2797. The Williams Center is conveniently located with offices in Albany and Manhattan.
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