Question:Two days ago, I got a microdermabrasion treatment. I was told that there would be no downtime, but now my skin is red and puffy and horrible looking! Did something go wrong with my treatment to make my skin look so bad? Answer:The microdermabrasion treatments normally have no downtime and only some mild redness. It… [Read More]
Archives for October 2010
I’m 23, female, and I have pretty bad acne
Question:I’m 23, female, and I have pretty bad acne that isn’t getting better. I currently use Accutane to help control it. I’m thinking about getting microdermabrasion to further help keep it in check. I’m a little concerned though: Will the aluminum oxide used for microdermabrasion react badly with the Accutane? Answer:There are different machines for… [Read More]
I’ve scheduled a microdermabrasion appointment for next week.
Question: I’ve scheduled a microdermabrasion appointment for next week. Unfortunately, I just got the news that I’ll be presenting for a group of executives three days after that. Will I look normal after three days? Or should I reschedule my microdermabrasion appointment? Answer: You should have recovered without any evidence of treatment three days after… [Read More]
After 12 years of working in a nursery
Question:After 12 years of working in a nursery, my skin is not very happy with me. I’ve been looking into different skin resurfacing methods to help refresh it and I’m a little overwhelmed by all the choices. Microdermabrasion looks like it might be a good choice for me, but I don’t know. What are some… [Read More]
I’m 42, male, and I have a very light scar on my nose
Question:I’m 42, male, and I have a very light scar on my nose from when I fell down as a child. It’s always bothered me, even though people tell me they barely notice it. I’d like to get it fixed, but I don’t think it’s worth it if there will be a really invasive surgery…. [Read More]
When I was young and had chicken pox
Question: When I was young and had chicken pox, I wouldn’t leave my spots alone. My face was left with numerous pox marks. Now I’m 16 and I really want to do something about the scars. What method is most commonly used for treating chicken pox scars? Answer: Chicken pox scars can be difficult to… [Read More]
I’ve heard that non-surgical nasal injections
Question:I’ve heard that non-surgical nasal injections in place of nose surgery can make nasal humps seem smaller. I’ve got a fairly large bump on my nose so this sounds like a great option for me. But why does adding more volume to the nose make it look smaller? Answer:Non-surgical rhinoplasty performed with dermal fillers is… [Read More]
I’m a 19-year-old Asian woman.
Question: I’m a 19-year-old Asian woman. Like most people of my ethnicity, my nose is very flat to my face which makes me feel like my already round face is emphasized even more. Could a non-surgical rhinoplasty make my nose appear taller? Answer: Non surgical rhinoplasty is an excellent way to elevate the bridge of… [Read More]
I’m 23, female, and I don’t like the way my nose looks.
Question:I’m 23, female, and I don’t like the way my nose looks. My nasal tip is very wide while my bridge is very narrow, making me look like I have a turnip for a nose! Could dermal fillers used for a non-surgical nose job widen my bridge enough so that it looks more proportionate and… [Read More]
I got a rhinoplasty a year and a half ago.
Question: I got a rhinoplasty a year and a half ago. Since then, I have developed a “polly beak” that looks really ugly. I really don’t want to drop another $5000 on a surgery, but I don’t want my nose to look horrible either. Can non-surgical rhinoplasty techniques be used to successfully treat a polly… [Read More]
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