How come ArteFill is the only permanent injectable filler?
Question: How come ArteFill is the only permanent injectable filler? Why aren’t others able to last indefinitely? Answer: There have been other permanent injectable fillers on the market in the past. Other permanent fillers, such as silicone, have had significant issues with regards to inflammation. I have some issues with permanent injectable fillers for the […]
How effective is non-surgical facelifts using injectables?
Question: Non-surgical facelifts using injectables seem like a big trend these days. How effective is this? Answer: Non surgical facelifts are a bit trendy, however, when injectable dermal fillers and autologous fat is injected into the proper areas of the face the results are really tremendous. The non surgical facelift is really just a description […]
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 […]
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 […]
What treatment(s) are best for treating wrinkles?
Question:What facial rejuvenation treatment(s) do you recommend to treat wrinkles stemming from years of smoking? Answer:The first and most important thing that I recommend to my patients to treat facial wrinkles caused by years of smoking is to STOP SMOKING! After that, I have several different approaches to facial wrinkles depending upon the depth of […]
What Juvederm is and what its best used for?
Question: Can you explain what Juvederm is and what it’s best used for? Answer: Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is present in all human tissue. Juvederm is a sterile manufactured form of hyaluronic acid. It is hypoallergenic and I have not seen any rejection or allergic responses […]
Are steroid injections effective in reducing swelling?
Question: Are steroid injections effective in reducing swelling after surgery? Are they recommended or is there any reason why they should not be used? Answer: Steroid injections have become the standard of care following rhinoplasty in cases where there appears to be prolonged swelling, or in individuals with thick skin who underwent rhinoplasty. I prefer […]
Is there a limit as to how many injections one can safely have?
Question: I’ve been having Botox injections for 5 years now. Is there a limit as to how many injections one can safely have? I’m just wondering if I will face any special risks after having these injections for so long. Answer: At one point there was a great deal of concern with the potential for […]
What type of injectable filler is the best?
Question:What type of injectable filler is the longest lasting for diminishing forehead wrinkles? Does this filler have any complications associated with it? Answer:Forehead wrinkles are best treated with botulinum toxin such as Botox or Dysport. Once these wrinkles have been appropriately injected with the botulinum toxin then filling the deeper wrinkles with dermal filler can […]
I’m 55 and the corners of my mouth have begun to droop
Question:I’m 55 and the corners of my mouth have begun to droop. Can this be improved with a facelift without making me look like the Joker from Batman? Answer:Having the corners of the mouth begin to droop is a fairly common occurrence as we begin to age. In my office, I am able to inject […]