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Question: I’d like a facelift to improve my jowls. Will my nasolabial folds get fixed as well?

Answer: If you are concerned with the appearance of your jowls, then a facelift procedure will take care of these areas quite well.  Though the nasolabial folds will be improved with a facelift, in order to adequately address these folds, I suggest the addition of fat injections to these folds at the same time as your facelift surgery.

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Question:

Threadlifts seemed so popular when they first came out but now you don’t hear much about them, at least not much that’s good. What’s changed?

Answer:

I was never a proponent of the threadlift procedure and time has proven that is was a flawed procedure attempting to accomplish changes to the aging face that only real surgical procedures could adequately create.

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Question:
My nose one month after rhinoplasty doesn’t really look any different. I know swelling is normal but shouldn’t I see some difference at this point?

Answer:
Unless the changes that you requested to your nose from rhinoplasty were subtle ones I would expect immediate change to your appearance. The final appearance of your nose will not be realized until after at least 6 months following your rhinoplasty.

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Question:
What is broadband light photorejuvenation? What is it best used to treat and what does it do?

Answer:
Broadband light photorejuvenation is the same as IPL or intense pulsed light. Light energy is directed towards the skin of the face, hands, neck, or back in order to treat various skin issues such as discoloration, brown or red spots, and even fine lines and wrinkles. IPL is mostly used for skin discoloration.

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Question:
What exactly is local anesthesia? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to it?

Answer:
Local anesthesia is anesthesia which is performed using the injection of a numbing agent such as lidocaine. Local anesthesia is the type of anesthesia which is injected into your mouth and teeth during dental work. Local means that there is generally little if any systemic availability of the anesthetic. Common procedures which incorporate local anesthesia are skin lesion excision and closure, oral cavity biopsy, and cosmetic procedures such as liposuction or eyelid surgery. Although it is extremely uncommon side effects from local anesthesia include allergic reactions to the particular anesthetic injected, overdose of anesthetic if too much is used , and rapid heart rate or high blood pressure if epinephrine is used in conjunction with the local anesthetic. A thorough knowledge of the potential side effects of local anesthetics and how to treat these complications is paramount to safe practice.

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Question:
Can you tell me about the after care for SlimLipo treatments? What should I expect for the first twenty-four hours?

Answer:
The aftercare for SlimLipo is actually quite simple.  You will be required to wear a compression garment of some sort for the first week or two after surgery no matter which part of your body has had the procedure.  If you are having abdominal SlimLipo you will also be required to use an abdominal binder for the first one or two day following surgery.  You may remove the abdominal binder after the residual  fluid, some blood, and even small amounts  of liquified fat has ceased drainage from your incision sites.  You will be able to shower the day of your procedure and can remove the compression garment to do so.  You can expect some discomfort for which pain medications will be provided as needed, however, many of my patients are fine with extra strength Tylenol. I encourage you to ambulate the day of your procedure as this will help avoid post procedure complications.

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With my skin freshly exfoliated from my microdermabrasion last week, I decided it was time to take the plunge and have a Fraxel laser treatment. My goal being to remove some sun damage before it has a chance to turn into skin cancer (I was a sun worshipper, tanning blanket and all), reduce fine lines, even out my skin tone and maybe get a little tightening out of it too.

The treatment starts with having a numbing ream applied to your face and then relaxing with a magazine for about an hour. I actually walked around the med spa and chatted with our clients about the Fraxel and other skin care services I have planned.

Then it was time for the real treatment to start. Our nurse removed the numbing cream and handed me a wand with cold air blowing out. She instructed my to aim it on the areas that feel hot as she passes over them. Sounds confusing but actually works quite well and gave me a sense of control that put me at ease. Next, she covered my eyes and started with my forehead and continued to do my entire face by sections.

It wasn’t as painful as I was expecting but there were a few areas more uncomfortable than others. I really wanted her to get the lines around my lips which is a tender area to start with… and I am a baby when it comes to pain but it was still very tolerable. The actual laser part of the treatment only took 35 minutes, but 45 minutes is probably more typical. When I sat up and looked at my self I definitely looked sunburned and perhaps a little swollen which is normal and to be expected. I held ice packs on it for a few minutes and by the time I got home I didn’t need them any more. When my kids came home from school I was expecting a “What happened!” but they didn’t even notice. We tell our clients to expect 2-3 days of redness and slight swelling. I will let you know how it goes for me in my next entry. Next up is probably Dysport or Botox?

Tags: anti-aging, face, facial, Fraxel, Fraxel laser, laser, laser treatment, Microdermabrasion, photo facial, procedures, Renu, Renu Med Spa, skin, skin rejuvenation, wrinkle treatments
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After days of arctic weather and several holiday parties Jenny and Dawn decided that a Microderm-facial would be the best choice for my skin… exfoliation, extractions, hydration and brightening!… and of course a light shoulder massage which had nothing to do with my skin but felt great! (I need to schedule a full body massage with Jason ASAP!) Dawn started my service with a nice cleans, steam and light extractions. Then she used the SilkPeel microdermabrasion to exfoliate my skin and infuse it with much needed hydration and brightening solutions. For those of you who haven’t had this service before, the silkPeel microdermabrasion uses a diamond tip to gently exfoliate your skin (no harsh or messy crystals) and at the same time infuses it with different topical solutions to best meet your skins needs. (Vit. C, Hydroquinone, hyaluronic acid, etc) Then I had a mask applied and received a purely luxurious neck and shoulder massage…. mmmmm. The mask was removed, serums applied and I was back to work with glowing hydrated skin!

Next up I think will be a Fraxel laser treatment for my fine lines and sun damage or perhaps some Dysport or Botox… stay tuned to find out!

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