My daughter (psoriasis), my wife (mole removal, and myself are patients of Dr. Kuo. He essentially cured our daughter's psoriasis and his periodic body checks of myself and my wife are always thorough. He is without a doubt one of the kindest and most gentle of doctors. Recently I had an appointment because of an unusual growth on my finger; he explained exactly what it was (cyst) , lanced and drained it. During the appointment he also noticed an enlarged pore on my nose. I told him it was a chicken pox scar but he insisted on a biopsy. It turned out to be a basal cell carcinoma that needed MOHs surgery. He carefully explained the procedure and schedule an appointment. In this regard he has shown his absolute competence as a caring medical professional and an outstanding observer and diagnostician in his field. The
Dr. Kuo saved my life! Over the years, I have gone for my routine body checks with a different dermatologist and she overlooked a basil cell carcinoma. Against my better judgement, I went to her for another body exam just a few months ago and she informed me that I did not have any additional spots on me that warrant any concern. Fortunately, I followed my instincts and went to Dr. Kuo as he was recommended to me by someone in the field. Immediately, when he walked into the office he was extremely warm, welcoming and calm-mannered. I can not even express the level of thoroughness he exhibited. He examined every single inch of me and did not rush at all. He noticed some spots that we suspect and took biopsies. Sure enough, two of the biopsies indicated early stage melanoma. If I hadn't gone to him for another body exam (only one month after the previous body check with the other doc) the consequences could have been deadly. I have now recommended my entire family to him as well as friends. He is one of the best docs I have ever seen and would HIGHLY recommend him!!!
Because I looked tired There was zero downtime, no bruising or swelling. Dr. K used a super fine needle and made a few small injections under my eyes, it did not hurt at all and I saw results immediately. He's really amazing!
I had numerous broken and dilated capillaries on my face from an unknown cause - possibly just crummy genetics. They made me feel as if I always had to wear make-up. I sought treatment for them from various **other** doctors and had very poor results. One experience even left me with scarring from an improperly used laser. I would say he achieved a 75% reduction in vessels and I experienced NO downtime or side effects. I will go back to him for more sessions if new vessels emerge.
There might be very slight swelling at the injection sites but it all subsides very quickly. I like to ice and apply gentle pressure after the treatment. By the time patients are ready to leave the office it's hardly noticeable that anything was done. I usually tell my patients to avoid lying flat for one hour and avoid massaging the area with their hands.
and the swelling subsides within minutes. You should be able to go to work and can apply make-up if you wanted to immediately after. Bruising can be minimized by not being on any aspirin and going to a careful and experienced injector. The same is true for Juvederm - minimal swelling and can go to work immediately after.
It is only useful under the eye if there is an unwanted bulging of the lower eyelid when one squints or smiles (with the eyes). It has to be done carefully because it can subtly change the shape of the eyes as it relaxes the lower eyelid. For crinkling and laxity of the lower eyelid skin, resurfacing laser with erbium or fractional CO2 is the best.
on average lasts 3 and half months. For some patients the results can last longer. One factor is how animated you are with facial expressions. Botox for excessive sweating in the axillae typically lasts 6 months.
depending on how much Botox and Juvederm are ordered from them. Currently the highest level is Diamond Plus, then Diamond etc.. The more Botox and Juvederm a doctor purchases, the higher tier they'll be in.