How can I avoid the need for plastic surgery?

ideally i can delay the need to get plastic surgery for aging face and body like a facelift...  any treatments help?

3 answers to “How can I avoid the need for plastic...”

A: Avoiding facial plastic surgery

Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

In San Francisco we develop programs that are individualized for each patient so they can each attain the best results using non-surgical techniques.  Visia skin analysis is first performed and a protocol designed.  Pre-rejuvenation skin preparation is done incorporating microdermabrasion, deep... more

A: Pre-emptive strike against a facelift with lasers, fillers and Botox

Michael A. Persky, MD

On a recent Today Show, the Fraxel re:pair laser was spotlighted during its release at the American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Antonio, TX.  With this treatment, combined with facial soft tissue fillers, such as Radiesse, Restylane, and Juvederm, as well as Botox, non-surgical facial... more

A: Intense pulsed light treatments incorporating...

Neil Sadick, MD

Intense pulsed light treatments incorporating photodynamic therapy with a chemical sensitizer (Levulan) improves skin color, redness, smooths neck, and reduce wrinkles. Combining this with Botox and next generation volumetric fillers can make the skin look 10 years younger.

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