Category Archives: wrinkles

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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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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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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Smoking and Wrinkles

Recently, we had a 37 year old female patient who couldn’t understand why she had such deep wrinkles around the eyes and mouth when she was so young. She was a sun worshiper and 2 to 3 pack a day … Continue reading

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Importance of Sun Protection!

Living in South Florida,  it is especially important to be aware of the sun and the damage that can occur to your skin. When the weather is bright, we lounge at the beach, run out for a round of golf … Continue reading

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Update on Facial Fat Injections

At the recent meeting in Las Vegas on Facial Cosmetic Surgery, there was a lot of discussion about fat transfers.  Several lectures were given talking about the advantages of using fat as a filler, and combining it

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Plastic Surgery Trends

The American Society of Plastic Surgery recently released data showing the changes in plastic surgery procedures from 2007 to 2008. What they found is that while the numbers of some of the larger surgical procedures has decreased, there has been … Continue reading

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Latisse is here!

If you have been dreaming of long, beautiful lashes, your dream has come true.  Latisse is produced by Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm. Latisse was developed to grow your own lashes and makes them thicker, darker, and longer. If … Continue reading

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