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Which Do You Think is Better to Combat the Dreaded Frown Line...botox or Juvederm?

I am going to have either or done next week for my frown line between my eyes. I can't stand it! I had a conservative amount of Botox done for this last year and it worked fine, but I still was able to see a faint line still. Do you think that getting Juvederm this time around would be a better option, or should I just ask for more Botox?

Botox is the gold standard treatment of the 11s or frown lines but Juvederm or Restylane also has a role. Botox is the first line treatment for these lines since they usually result from excessive and repetitive muscle contraction. With that said many people have "imprinted" lines (like a creased tablecloth) that will not totally respond to Botox treatment. Those lines often require filling with some Juvederm or Restylane for full correction. This is an ADVANCED injection technique and you should seek an experienced injector for treatment of this area.

Thank you for your question.

Dr. Stephen Weber Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Thoughts About Having Cosmetic Surgery (Face Lift) at a Residency Program?

Thoughts About Having Cosmetic Surgery (Face Lift) at a Residency Program?

Should you have cosmetic surgery at a residency program? This is a great question. The answer depends upon the surgery you choose and who will be performing your surgery. At most university hospitals, you can choose a board-certified attending plastic surgeon to perform your procedure. This is the person who trains the residents and fellows. If you choose to have cosmetic surgery with an attending surgeon at an academic hospital, you should ask who will be performing your surgery. Resident and fellows will likely "assist" their attending during surgery with retraction, etc. Different surgeons will have different levels of comfort with having residents or fellows do more than just assist. If you do not want a resident or fellow performing cosmetic surgery for you and want them only to help the surgeon you should clearly state this. If your surgeon agrees to this, you trust them and they've demonstrated great results with pre- and post-surgery photos, then you can proceed with confidence.

Thank you for your question.

Stephen Weber M.D. Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is It Ok for Post Op Review to Be Done by Another Surgeon?

I live out of province from where i'm traveling to have my rhinoplasty done (24 hour drive). Is it a big deal to have the surgery, drive home, and have another surgeon in my home town do my post op (take off cast, make sure everything's ok)? Gets very expensive otherwise.

It is best that your post-surgery care be performed by your surgeon rather than another provider. Especially following rhinoplasty, it is important that the same plastic surgeon that performed your surgery be the one evaluating you as you heal. I have seen other surgeons' patients in followup and have had patients from out of town followup with other surgeons but this is not ideal. Your plastic surgeon needs to be more than a surgical technician. Your relationship shouldn't stop when your incisions are closed. Ideally, patients should seek a surgeon that will be available to care for them after surgery and be available to reassure them following their procedure.

Thank you for your question.

Stephen Weber, M.D.  Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon

Stephen Weber, MD

Lone Tree Facial Plastic Surgeon