Dr. Steven F. Weiner is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in facial plastic surgery in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. In 2005, Dr. Weiner shifted the focus of his Aesthetic Clinique practice to concentrate on the burgeoning field of lasers, dermal fillers, and body contouring. Considered a world-class injector, he specializes in a range of minimally invasive and noninvasive procedures, including dermal fillers, neuromodulators like Botox, chemical peels, and radiofrequency microneedling, as well as body contouring procedures such as CoolSculpting. Dr. Weiner earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. After graduation, he interned in general surgery and completed a residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He then continued at Johns Hopkins as an instructor and fellow in neurolaryngology for another two years. A dedicated innovator and scholar, Dr. Weiner was an early adopter of Botox for treating spasms of the face and neck as well as TMJ disorders. He has also created and popularized groundbreaking cosmetic procedures, including reJAWvenation, his trademarked technique for enhancing and restoring the jawline with dermal fillers. Dr. Weiner was one of the first physicians in the U.S. to use ultrasound imaging to guide facial filler injections and to visualize and treat complications related to fillers. As an authority on radiofrequency microneedling, he performed FDA trials for the Lutronic Genius RFM. An international lecturer and researcher for the aesthetics manufacturers Galderma and Lutronic, Dr. Weiner has an extensive speaking and teaching schedule. He is one of Galderma’s physician trainers and has worked with thousands of injectors throughout the country. Dr. Weiner board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He is a member of the Johns Hopkins Medical and Surgical Association and a fellow of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.
A: I should take 1-2 syringes of Radiesse for the forehead. It should be done deeply, along the periosteum, with cannulas. This is a high risk area and much be performed by a very experienced injector. Agree that it is better than fat for this area.
A: You can begin saunas about 24 hours after the procedure. The only negative impact is increased bruising and if thats not an issue or concern, you can do it sooner.
A: Infini is one of the better ways to treat malar mounds. There is actually a paper that documents improvements by Roy Geronemus. You must make sure all the filler is removed prior to treatment. Festoons are more related to excessive skin in this area and probably not what you have.
A: This fat pocket is not treated with Infini. Only the skin is treated in this area with Infini. Nonsurgical options are Accutite and Agnes. Both use RF but are placing the energy much deeper. Surgery (Blepharoplasty) is fairly well tolerated in this area and I would consider a surgical consultation.
A: I will often combine subcision and Infini in the same sitting. Treating lumps from subcision with the Infini is fine, but in your case, I would wait until you are less tender and have healed more. It is quite possible that this issue subsides on its own.