Dr. Katie’s Beautiful You Aesthetics

5.0 rating from 1 reviews
Practice Information
901 Dover Dr., Ste. 130, Newport Beach, California

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About the Practice

Doctors & Other Staff Members

Katie Ross, MD
Board Certified Internist
5.0

7 Before & After Photos

1 Dr. Katie’s Beautiful You Aesthetics Reviews

chstraub
Potenza8 days post-opApril 27, 2021
Successful First Treatment!

4 Answers

Microneedling RF
Q Is it safe to have RF microneedling for fatloss in the jowls, if you have silver fillings?
A

There are a few contraindications to RF microneedling such as implanted electronic devices such as pacemakers, pregnancy and various skin conditions in the area to be treated. Generally, dental fillings and even dental implants should not be affected by the procedure but a buffer zone with cotton rolls or pads can be used inside the cheek to decrease any possible sensitivity. You should discuss this with your physician and be sure to have an experienced clinician perform your procedure.

Answered by Dr. RossApril 14, 2021
Dermal Fillers
Q Is there any procedure or treatment that will help dent near my eyebrow? (Photo)
A

The photo is not of good quality but it appears to be a rather deep glabellar line. Neurotoxins such as Dysport and Botox work well on lines that occur with expression/muscle movement but they work less well on deep, static lines when used alone. Your lines appear deep enough that some other modality such as a filler or smooth PDO threads would help to lift & add volume to the crevice but you would still need a neurotoxin to help decrease movement in the muscles that are causing the line. Dermal fillers have more risk in that area. Another advantage of the PDO threads is that they will stimulate more collagen in the area as they dissolve gradually over 1-2 months. The threads can be repeated every 4-5 weeks until you have the desired results. Be sure to consult with a doctor who is experienced with injections including PDO threads and will review all of the risks & maintenance involved.

Answered by Dr. RossApril 14, 2021
Dermal Fillers
Q Why don't these injections work for me if there are any other options to get rid of these lines? (Photo)
A

While certain neurotoxins may work better and/or last longer for an individual, the injection techniques are also important. We are also noticing a resistance that may occur after years of injections with the same products that may be due to building up antibodies to some of the neurotoxins. There are now 4 different neurotoxins available in the USA and another one may soon be FDA approved. I would also recommend smooth PDO threads to be used in that area which not only instantly add volume to minimize the lines but also help to build your own collagen in the area as they gradually dissolve over 4-6 weeks. Other treatments such as radiofrequency microneedling can be used and will work gradually over a period of months and can treat the whole face as well as other areas with skin tightening/rejuvenation.

Answered by Dr. RossMarch 30, 2021