Westchester Doctors

I Am Have a Light Olive Complexion And Want my Neck and Jowls Tightened. Which Laser is Better?

I Am Have a Light Olive Complexion And Want my Neck and Jowls Tightened.  Which Laser is Better? Also want to reduce redness. Should I use the fraxel repair or the pearl lasers

In our office we achieve good results on the face and neck with the Candela GentleYag.  While patients see a mild improvement with one treatment, optimal results are achieved with a series of 4-6 treatments spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart.  There is minimal discomfort and no downtime.  As previously mentioned, there are several lasers with similar or different technologies on the market that can tighten the neck and jowls.  Some are good, some are just mediocre, and some are worthless. The key for you is to consult with a board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion of what treatment will work best for you.  Click on the link below for a video demonstration of skin tightening with the Candela GentleYag. 

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

Should You Moisturize After a Chemical Peel or Not?

I heard that moisturizing may delay the peeling process Oh I have one more question too, how are chemical peels on the body different than they are on the face.

I recommend to all my chemical peeling patients that they observe strict sun avoidance and hydrate the skin with bland emollients after having the peel.  Depending on the type and severity of the peel, I have specific post-peel skincare regimens.  It is also very important not to pick at peeling skin and to avoid harsh protects such as glycolic acid or RetinA until the skin has healed.  For people who are acne prone, they should still hydrate with moisturizers, but preferably with a lighter, non-comedogenic moisturizer that is not going to clog pores or exacerbate breakouts. 

Channing R. Barnett, MD

New York Dermatologist

Tip Rhinoplasty

I have heard of "tip rhinoplasty" but don't know what it is. How is this different from other rhinoplasties?

The nose is made up both bone and cartilage.  The top third of the nose is bone , and the lower two thirds of the nose is comprised of cartilage.  The very tip of the nose consists of two paired cartilages that resemble rams horns.  Those are the cartilage is responsible for the contour,  shape, projection and rotation of the nasal tip.  A tip plasti rhinoplasty, limits the surgical attention  to just the lower third of the nose, that is the tip.

Philip Miller, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon