I've had a lot of fillers in cheek and mouth area but I don't really like it. When I pull my face vertically to my ears, I look like my 29 year old self. I have a history of tanning without sunscreen and smoking and it started to show after my 30th birthday. When looking at people my age, I've noticed I'm aging well before they do. Fillers in my cheeks look unnatural to me and is not really cost effective. What can I do for improvement? I've included 'before' pictures.
Answer: Mini-Facelift or Fat Transfer to Face ErinWhile I appreciate your concern, I still think you are too young, and don't need a Mini-Facelift. Fat transfer, in the long run, is more cost effective than fillers because studies show that around 85% of fat transferred to the face remains. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with lots of experience with fat grafting to the face. Good luck!
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Answer: Mini-Facelift or Fat Transfer to Face ErinWhile I appreciate your concern, I still think you are too young, and don't need a Mini-Facelift. Fat transfer, in the long run, is more cost effective than fillers because studies show that around 85% of fat transferred to the face remains. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon with lots of experience with fat grafting to the face. Good luck!
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Answer: Non-Surgical Face Lift / Skin Resurfacing with Renuvion/J-Plasma -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy, FaceTite In our practice, we perform a non-surgical face lift / skin resurfacing treatment using Renuvion Helium Plasma Radiofrequency. To get the most improvement with skin tightening, we combine Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) with lasers (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, CO2), microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy and InMode FaceTite. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Non-Surgical Face Lift / Skin Resurfacing with Renuvion/J-Plasma -- add Lasers, Microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy, FaceTite In our practice, we perform a non-surgical face lift / skin resurfacing treatment using Renuvion Helium Plasma Radiofrequency. To get the most improvement with skin tightening, we combine Renuvion (formerly J-Plasma) with lasers (Fraxel, Clear + Brilliant, CO2), microneedling/PRP, Ultherapy and InMode FaceTite. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Ideal Age to Consider Your Facelift Options A #facelift is a surgical procedure designed to smooth and remove major folds, wrinkles and excess skin around the #neck and #jawline; which form on our faces with age. Gravity, sun damage, smoking, living in a dry climate, and a variety of factors contribute to the aging process of our faces. The best candidates for facelifts such as #LiteLift are patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck.It is important to understand that facelifts are not intended to remove fine wrinkles. A facelift which removes every line and fold would be too aggressive resulting in an unnatural result. Fine lines and #wrinkles are better addressed by non-invasive skin treatments such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion, which we also offer at our office. At this point and your age, you may not be a #facelift candidate. However, there are many other cosmetic options to accomodate your goals at your age all while providing great results. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon or their licensed esthetic staff to learn more about treatments best for you.
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January 13, 2017
Answer: Ideal Age to Consider Your Facelift Options A #facelift is a surgical procedure designed to smooth and remove major folds, wrinkles and excess skin around the #neck and #jawline; which form on our faces with age. Gravity, sun damage, smoking, living in a dry climate, and a variety of factors contribute to the aging process of our faces. The best candidates for facelifts such as #LiteLift are patients 35-60 years old with early changes of the lower face and the neck.It is important to understand that facelifts are not intended to remove fine wrinkles. A facelift which removes every line and fold would be too aggressive resulting in an unnatural result. Fine lines and #wrinkles are better addressed by non-invasive skin treatments such as chemical peels or microdermabrasion, which we also offer at our office. At this point and your age, you may not be a #facelift candidate. However, there are many other cosmetic options to accomodate your goals at your age all while providing great results. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon or their licensed esthetic staff to learn more about treatments best for you.
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February 18, 2016
Answer: Ageing face If you look at your picture - front facing, fro 29.5 to 32, you will see that your cheeks have lost a lot of volume. Thats the reason for the 'deflation' and appearance of some jowling. Replacing the volume lost in the cheeks, will provide some lift to the jowls, thereby returning your face to its more youthful heart shape.
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February 18, 2016
Answer: Ageing face If you look at your picture - front facing, fro 29.5 to 32, you will see that your cheeks have lost a lot of volume. Thats the reason for the 'deflation' and appearance of some jowling. Replacing the volume lost in the cheeks, will provide some lift to the jowls, thereby returning your face to its more youthful heart shape.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: What to do? Good questions. The answers are not easy. Smoking and sun exposure are not friendly to the skin and in some people they can be more sensitive. If you want to see positive change you will need to address those two issues. Fillers do not last as long in people actively smoking.The main issue visible in the photos are your skin texture and irregular pigmentation, with areas of red and brown spots. First, I would recommend a good skin care regimen. Second after starting the skin care regimen incorporate skin treatments guided by an "expert". You would benefit from peels and various laser treatments including IPL. There are many treatments that will produce positive change but you need to develop a relationship with a professional who can guide you on the best options.1. Stop smoking and avoid or protect yourself when exposed to the sun2. Good skin care program3. Treatments under the supervision of a professional who can follow your responses to treatment and recommend the best options (things that are worth it) for you.This can be a very rewarding process as long as you take care of yourself and you accept guidance from a professional who understands your goals.
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February 15, 2016
Answer: What to do? Good questions. The answers are not easy. Smoking and sun exposure are not friendly to the skin and in some people they can be more sensitive. If you want to see positive change you will need to address those two issues. Fillers do not last as long in people actively smoking.The main issue visible in the photos are your skin texture and irregular pigmentation, with areas of red and brown spots. First, I would recommend a good skin care regimen. Second after starting the skin care regimen incorporate skin treatments guided by an "expert". You would benefit from peels and various laser treatments including IPL. There are many treatments that will produce positive change but you need to develop a relationship with a professional who can guide you on the best options.1. Stop smoking and avoid or protect yourself when exposed to the sun2. Good skin care program3. Treatments under the supervision of a professional who can follow your responses to treatment and recommend the best options (things that are worth it) for you.This can be a very rewarding process as long as you take care of yourself and you accept guidance from a professional who understands your goals.
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