Andy Castillo

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• Posted to What is a Granuloma and What Causes It? on 5 Feb 2013

  If you're getting a dermal filler (or any cosmetic procedure, for that matter), Be sure that you or your provider get good, clear "before" pictures so you can compare with "after" pictures. You need to be able to see the results and determine if they are desirable and if the treatment was effective. It's also an important way to track what you feel might be a side effect or undesirable outcome from a treatment. A good, reputable provider will typically take photos for those reasons. You'd be surprised how many patients get something done, then notice another "flaw" in their face and swear it was a result of the treatment -- but when they see their before pictures, that "flaw" was already present. It just became more visible when surrounding areas were improved. As the owner of a cosmetic skin care facility, I see this phenonema at least a few times each month. Good before and after pictures are crucial! ~ Andy

• Posted to 10 Tips About CoolSculpting You Won't Hear on Talk Shows on 20 Dec 2012

  We're seeing great results when we "Treat to Transformation," which generally involves treating the same area up to three times. It isn't typically worthwhile treating the same area more than three times, though, as you'll see diminishing results.

• Posted to 6 Things Your Doctor Wishes You Wouldn't Do on 30 Oct 2012

  I concur!

• Posted to The Real Housewives' Secret for Crow's Feet on 21 Jun 2012

  Guess they have to stand really still and avoid things like wind. Ha!

• Posted to Liposonix On My Lovehandles In Dallas, TX on 10 Jun 2012

  So happy to hear about your great results, Watauga H! Please keep us posted!
  
  And rebecca virginia, I'd love to hear the reasons why you chose not to do Liposonix or CoolSculpting. Have you blogged elsewhere about the procedure you DID have done?
  
  Thanks!