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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Kenneth Han DO |  |
What's the best acne treatment?
Many great answers from above.
In our office, I will personally evaluate the type of acne prior to recommending any customized skin plan. Depending on the severity, I will recommend treatments with lasers and combine with a good skin care home... more
| Richard P. Rand, MD |  |
How much weight do you lose from tummy tuck surgery?
The amount of weight lost depends on how much extra skin and fat you have that needs to be removed. The best candidates for a tummy tuck have reached a weight that is within 10 lbs of their ideal weight before having a tummy tuck performed... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
Will Radiesse injected in my cheeks help hollowness under my eyes?
Although Radiesse can give you a very nice enhancement of your cheekbones, if you have deep hollows under your eyes, then enhancing your cheek bones might make your eyes look even more hollow.
When I have patients who want to fix both of those... more
| D.J. Verret, MD |  |
Collagen vs. hylauronic acid - which one is better for cosmetic injections?
Collagen and hyaluronic acid filler work differently. The older forms of collagen generally lasted a shorter amount of time than the new formulations of hyaluronic acid. As noted by other physicians, collagen works by plumping in the skin while... more
| Richard W. Westreich, MD |  |
How much does Botox cost?
Although each individual treatment is usually affordable, Botox is an expensive treatment over a long period of time. In order to understand how much the product will cost, you need to know some information.
Botox comes in large bottles... more
| Gervais Frechette, MD |  |
Does Sculptra need to be diluted before it is injected into my face?
I have been injecting Sculptra for 8 years now. I have trained extensively with Dr Elizabeth Lauzier- La Glenne in Paris. She was the physician who developed New-Fill which later became Sculptra after the purchase from Dermik/Sanofi-Aventis who... more
| Mary Lupo, MD |  |
Sunken cheeks - Are there any long-lasting dermal fillers available?
Mid-cheek atrophy can make you look gaunt and tired. Patients often feel that their face looks sunken and that the cheeks appears to sag.
I have found very good longevity with Juvederm Ultra Plus to correct this problem. It... more
| Shahram Salemy, MD |  |
Rhinoplasty - I want a smaller nose. Why do rhinoplasty surgeons suggest only minor changes?
First of all, there's certainly nothing wrong with a second opinion, as it's always important to find a surgeon that you are comfortable with.
When it comes to rhinoplasty, smaller does not necessarily equal better. The key is to balance not... more
| Scott Sattler, MD |  |
Is Botox poisonous?
I respect the opinions of the surgeons that have answered this question.
From a purely scientific point of view, Botox is just a small component of the complex protein that is Botulinum toxin. This neurotoxin is probably one of the most potent... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD | |
Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker and faster?
The idea that shaving can make hair grow faster/thicker/darker etc is an ancient old wives' tale. Hair is dead. It has no nerves. It has no idea that it is being cut. The follicle does not know or care that the hair shaft is being cut. Shaving... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Fraxel treatment - when and why is it recommended?
Yes, Fraxel works well on uneven brown discoloration (sunspots) and uneven texture from pores or sun damage, and acne scars. Considering the very low down time of Fraxel, it’s amazing that we do see the results that are achieved!
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| Ronald Shelton, MD | |
Is Juvederm better than Restylane?
The jury is still out, but it is possible that Juvederm does, in fact, last a few months longer than Restylane in some, not all, patients. I have seen the reverse as well.
I am in the midst of a one year test checking the longevity of Restylane... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD | |
What's the best treatment for fat ankles that will give me a better shape?
Yes, liposuction is performed on ankles and calves. These are areas, though, that involve many months of patience while you wait for the swelling to decrease. Indentations may occur post-operatively and are permanent unless corrected. more
| Ronald Shelton, MD | |
What is Endermologie?
This is a deep massage therapy done with vacuum suction so that the skin and subcutaneous tissue (dermis and some fat) is kneaded into a rolling device while negative pressure holds the skin in the rollers. It may reduce bulk slightly but... more
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