Question: I’m a male in my late 40s in desperate need of a facelift. I read about a male facelift and am curious to know how is differs from a female facelift. Answer: The difference between a male and female facelift is really the location of the incisions. More specifically, the location that the incisions… [Read More]
Archives for June 2011
I’m 27 and looking to have a nose job to fix my nostrils.
Question: I’m 27 and looking to have a nose job to fix my nostrils. The nostrils themselves are not wide, they’re actually really small, and it’s just the side of the nostrils that are wide. Is this fairly common and how is it fixed? Answer: If your nostrils are small, I would advise against having… [Read More]
Is it possible to re-shape the ears through otoplasty?
Question: Is it possible to re-shape the ears through otoplasty or is it strictly for pinning the ears back? Answer: Absolutely. Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that is used to not only "pin" the ears back, but, also to re sculpt and shape the ears to the appropriate proportions.
How many incisions are needed for a necklift procedure?
Question: How many incisions are needed for a necklift procedure? Answer: The number of incisions required for a necklift procedure will depend largely on the type of necklift you will need to have done in order to address the issues of your neck you are concerned with. If significant fat, and only mild loose muscle… [Read More]
Is laser skin resurfacing safe for dark skin?
Question:Is laser skin resurfacing safe for dark skin? Answer:Darker pigmented skin is difficult to treat with laser skin resurfacing but, with the newer Fraxel lasers skin resurfacing can be performed more safely. Fractionated lasers treat about 20% of the skin at each laser skin resurfacing session. The skin recovers from the laser resurfacing procedure by… [Read More]
I would like my pubic hair removed using laser hair removal.
Question: I would like my pubic hair removed using laser hair removal. I read online that 4-6 treatments are necessary. Is this correct? How long is each session? Do the treatments cause any tenderness in the area? Answer: At Renu Med Spa we perform laser hair removal on the pubic region. Brazilian treatments are quite… [Read More]
How much time do you have to wait between laser hair removal?
Question: How much time do you have to wait between laser hair removal treatments? Answer: You will have to wait about 6 weeks in between laser hair removal treatments. The reason for this is that the hair follicles are on a growth cycle. The hair removal laser works best on the hair follicle when the… [Read More]
Is Perlane safer than collagen injections?
Question: I am male and have very thin lips. I would like Perlane to fill in the lips somewhat, but definitely not overfill. The pouty look is not what I am after. Is Perlane safer than collagen injections? Answer: I love Perlane, but, not in the lips. Perlane is a fantastic dermal filler however, the… [Read More]
Which injectable filler would you recommend for crow’s feet?
Question: Which injectable filler would you recommend for crow’s feet? Do patients often get several areas of the face treated at the same time? Answer: Crow’s feet is a difficult area to manage with the use of dermal fillers. Although dermal fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm can be used in the treatment of crow’s… [Read More]
I have awful worry lines across my forehead.
Question: I am a 57-year-old male and I have awful worry lines across my forehead. How do I know if I should get a forehead lift as opposed to a facelift? Do they have the same effect? Answer: If you are concerned with the lines across your forehead then a brow lift is the procedure… [Read More]