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New blunt tipped canulas for filler injections

One of the main problems with filler injections into the face, such as Restylane, Juvederm and Radiesse, has been bruising. This usually occurs with injections into the marionette lines, or in the lower lids. The bruising can last up to … Continue reading

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We now have Ulthera

Many of you have been asking about the new treatment for skin tightening which has been on TV and in the magazines. It is called Ultherapy and we now have it in our office. Ultherapy is an ultrasound procedure that … Continue reading

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Restylane FDA approved for injection into lips!!

Restylane has recently received FDA approval for injection into the lips. Although we have been doing this already, it has been “off label” use of the product. This is the first filler to receive this FDA approval. It is also … Continue reading

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Fractionated CO2 resurfacing

At the recent oculofacial cosmetic surgery meeting in Orlando, Fl, there was a lot of discussion about fractionated CO2 resurfacing. CO2 resurfacing is still the gold standard for skin rejuvenation, but its’ use is limited because of prolonged healing times, … Continue reading

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Facelift

A surgical facelift is still one of the best ways to rejuvenate an aging face. As we age, volume is lost, and many of the tissues will start to descend. This causes jowls, and a flattening of the cheek area. … Continue reading

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Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty with Fat Repositioning

At the recent Vegas Cosmetic Surgery meeting in June, there were several presentations about lower eyelid cosmetic surgery. Almost all of the speakers agreed that the best way to rejuvenate the appearance of aging lids is to add volume. In … Continue reading

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Stem Cell Facelifts

There has been a lot of press recently about stem cell facelifts, also known as “vampire” lifts. In this procedure, platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is injected under the skin to help rejuvenate the appearance of the face. While early … Continue reading

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Juvederm with Lidocaine approved by FDA

The FDA has recently approved Juvederm XC, which is Juvederm formulated with lidocaine.  This will anesthetize the area during treatment, making it a more comfortable procedure.  This will be great for many patients who avoid the benefits of these fillers due to … Continue reading

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Lip Wrinkles More Likely in Women

A recent study done in the Netherlands shows that women are more prone to perioral (lip) wrinkles than men.  There may be several reasons for this.  Compared with men, women’s perioral skin contains fewer sebaceous and sweat glands.  This could … Continue reading

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Twins Study — links smoking to skin aging

A study by Dr. Elma Baron from University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio,   looked at twins and found that a history of skin cancer, higher weight and cigarette smoking are associated with skin photodamage. They also found that fraternal … Continue reading

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