I really appreciate your faith doctor, especially after reading your story with your patient Daniel, I used accutane before 11 years and now I am getting my second cours and actually the accutane treat my acne for 9 years then the acne start again, but absolutely not same severity.
Found him right before I moved out of Virginia Beach so I was only able to visit the office once but the staff was friendly, the doctor was professional and one I'd trust, and I was very happy with my results. Had I not moved or had I found the office when I first moved to VA, I would have definitely been a loyal patient.
I have been going to and trusting the opinion of Dr O since the early 80's. From my children to me, he has been spot on on every diagnosis and has seen us through all the years and different situations from acne to aging (that I now must sadly admit). Lol, His honesty is second to none. Unfortunately I have moved 11 hours away, but he will always be the only Dermatologist I see. Sometimes its hard to get an an appointment when coming in town but the staff is very professional and I need to remember Im not his only patient :).
I was referred to Dr. Oppenheim by a close friend who said he was "magic" when it came to making you look younger. I had a severe frown line between my brows that made me look so old in pictures and i couldn't take it anymore! The lines above and around my lips were so deep that i felt like i was a 45 year old woman with a 100 year old woman's wrinkles!! Dr. O to the rescue!! With botox and some filler (I've used more than one kind) and a few trips to Stephanie for an IPL, I look and feel soooo much younger! The lines on my forehead are GONE!! The line between my brows is GONE!! and the deep lines around my lips are so much smoother!! Thank you, Dr. Oppenheim, for making me look like a new woman! You reaLLy are "the magic man!!"
Dr. Oppenheim is adept in diagnosing his patients' issues. He listens to his patients, takes his time with you and is knowledgeable of the various treatments available. I've had different treatments from him over the years and I would recommend him for your care. He has treated me for skin rashes as well as given me botox recently.
Since my constant squinting in the sun has caused furrows to form between my eyes, not to mention the stress headaches I would get from it, I decided to try Botox. Dr. Oppenheim did a great job! I don't look like a deer in the head lights, but it has made a difference regarding my appearance and I'm not suffering from headaches as often on bright sunny days. If I do it again, I may get a touch more between my eyes, but other than that very pleased with the procedure. Dr. Oppenheim and his staff were wonderful!
Originally used a Groupon certificate and was very pleased with the result. Very natural looking. Doctor took time with me and gave me anti-aging advice and samples. Far beyond expectations. Have returned twice, once for Botox and once for filler Juvederm. Great results at half the cost of my previous injector. I like the fact that the injections are done by a dermatologist.
I originally selected Dr. Oppenheim because he was an "in network" provider. I've had different insurance carriers over the years, but I still go to him whether he's "in network" or not. Most recently I visited him for a couple cherry angiomas. He had an intern working with him and he was very generous with his time. He consulted with her and in the process taught the intern (and me) a lot about what commonly causes these red dots, as well as some less common causes and their presence being possible indicators of more serious conditions. He's a recognized authority in diseases of the skin and has been published in several medical journals. I've been a patient of Dr. Oppenheim for close to 10 years. He's removed moles, treated skin rashes, given me a few botox treatments, and I can't say enough good things about him. He's friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly an expert in his field. What do I wish I knew beforehand? That we had such a great practitioner right here in Va Beach.
Thank you for your question. While Botox has many uses, correcting droopy lids is not one of them. In fact, one of the feared, though in experienced hands very rare, complications is droopy eyelids (ptosis). Botox is a muscle relaxant and would cause the eyelids to relax or droop.
In regard to the lips, it is always advisable to wait two weeks to permit swelling to resolve. At that point, you will be able to determine whether the lips you have obtained is the lip look you want. It is refreshing that the buffoon lips of the recent past have pretty much evaporated. Also, technique has improved and we see far less of the "trout pout" (where have all the fish gone?). You might wait for Juvederm Volbella XC to hit the market. This filler has been specifically designed for lip augmentation. Reports are that it will be hitting the market in October 2016.
Without a photograph, it is impossible to determine whether this is trouble. It may be normal healing. However, to be sure, I would advise you to consult with the physician who removed the mole. If there is redness around the site, or pus exuding from it, then a visit to your physician would be imperative.
I doubt whether you are going to die, but drinking is not advised while on Accutane. Accutane is metabolized by the liver, so alcohol can place a stress. Some physicians add liver enzymes as a matter of course when monitoring their patients. So, I would request your physician add a liver profile next time your blood is drawn for triglycerides. I hope that reassures you.
There are a few reasons that this pigmented lesion should be excised 1) It can be difficult to determine when they have actually become malignant 2) If this becomes malignant it is an acral lentiginous melanoma. These tend to be very aggressive and behave like a metastatic melanoma. The legendary singer Bob Marley died from one. Since this type of melanoma is relatively common among Afro-Caribbeans, the genetic link is more likely due to his mother's black heritage than Marley's Jewish heritage. 3) Removing the pigmented lesion will ease further anxiety. In sum, I agree with you than your mother. Usually, mother's are right and should be listened to, but not, I am afraid, in your case.