Kristy Faye Fleming, MD, FAAD

Our repertoire of fillers has grown tremendously over the past couple of years.  Several fillers can work very well to add volume to the cheekbones and contour the face, including: Radiesse, Voluma, Restylane Lyft, and Bellafill.  Under eye dark circles can be eliminated with Restylane Refyne, Restylane-L, Belotero, Vollure, or Volbella.  Which filler we choose depends on your individual anatomy and desired results.  Your photos are great, but it is best to come to the office for a complimentary consultation.  Hope that helps!  

Kristy F. Fleming, MD, FAAD

First, I understand your concern.  I'm a female and I definitely would not want my head shaved.  At my office, we never shave the scalp, but surgeons vary on this subject.  You should give your doctor's office a call and check their policy.  In general, the scalp heals very well, the stitches are camouflaged by the hair and in the end there is a thin scar that is difficult to find.  

Best,


Kristy Fleming, MD 

Yes, it will grow back to normal.  You can use Latisse to speed up the growth process or you may want to consider microblading, a technique in which tiny strokes make a semi-permanent tattoo look like realistic hair.

Best, 

Dr. Fleming

No, it is not a good idea to do full body laser hair removal all in one sitting.  Most doctors use a numbing cream to help dull the sting of the laser.  Not all lasers are equal and some can be quite uncomfortable.  The numbing cream can be absorbed through the skin and if a large surface area is covered, there can be dangerous consequences.  There was a terribly sad case reported several years ago regarding two girls who covered their legs in numbing cream, then wrapped their legs in plastic wrap, and left it for several hours.  The lidocaine was absorbed at a high enough level to cause fatal heart arrhythmia.  

Our laser hair laser uses a cold blast delivered immediately before the laser fires, which significantly reduces pain and almost eliminates the need for numbing cream.