Question:
I would like more of a "pouty" look to my lips. How is this best achieved?
Question:
I have a double chin and my neck is very flabby. Will a necklift fix both of these?
Answer:
A thorough consultation and examination are necessary prior to choosing the correct cosmetic procedure. The neck can be addressed through several procedures or combination.
Liposuction can help contour a heavy neck that is from fatty tissue. The skin can be tightened through laser or radio frequency (thermage). The underlying muscle, platysma, can be tightened through either a face lift or direct neck tightening
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With Renuvia, do you retain the stem cells when removing fat from the donor area? I've heard that this can produce amazing results.
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Renuvia is the gentle process of utilizing one's own body fat to revolumize the face hands or other body parts. Using the power of a soft water jet the fat is harvested under local anesthesia. This natural filler can then be used to create youthful volume. Body fat contains stem cells which can potentially further improve skin quality as well.
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I am a 69-year-old man with obstructed vision due to my drooping eyelids. Would blepharoplasty be a procedure that could correct this problem?
Answer:
A thorough consultation and examination are necessary prior to choosing the correct cosmetic procedure. There are many factors that can be blocking your vision. Eyebrow ptosis or drooping may be causing the blockage of your vision, in which case a brow lift may be indicated. The eyelid skin may be folded over the eyelashes or the entire eyelid may have fallen or a combination. Each reason for blocked vision is addressed entirely with a different procedure.
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I have a scar on my cheek from being bitten as a child. It's always bothered me and I'd like to see if there’s some way that I can get rid of it or at least improve it. I've heard of scar revision and was just wondering what this entails and how significantly improved scars can be.
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Scars can be treated, but the best time to treat a scar is up to 6 months after it happens. The longer you have had a scar the more difficult it becomes to get rid of. Laser resurfacing is a great procedure to help minimize the appearance and size of scars.
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Is microdermabrasion effective in treating acne scars?
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Microdermabrasion can help to lessen the appearance of acne scars. However, while microderms are a great treatment, they don’t really go deep enough to change acne scarring that drastically. Typically, laser resurfacing is our treatment of choice for acne scarring because we can break up the acne scarring with the laser while changing your skin quality.
For a better idea of what I am recommending, please refer to our Sterling Heights laser treatment before and after photo gallery.
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I would like both my lower and upper lip enlarged and made shapelier. How do you suggest I go about doing this? I live in the Detroit, Michigan area; can I try injectable fillers first before I try surgery? My goal is full lips all of the time.
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For patients who are looking to add fullness to their lips and have never tried anything before, I would recommend starting with fillers like Restylane or Juvederm. Both options will show you what kind of fullness you can expect by using fillers. Both fillers should last around 6-12 months. After trying the fillers to make sure you like the appearance of it we can then discuss using more permanent fillers. Since you mentioned that you are local to Michigan, I recommend coming in for a thorough consultation and examination are necessary prior to choosing the correct cosmetic procedure. Permanent lip implants do not always offer the most pleasing results. They are usually not as soft as fillers like Restylane or the body's own natural fat (my preferred fillers).
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I have a large birthmark that I would like to remove. Can laser skin resurfacing remove birthmarks?
Answer:
Laser skin resurfacing, is not used to remove birth marks as birth marks can be deeper than the area resurfaced. A complete evaluation and consultation would be necessary in order to see the level of this birth mark to determine the best mode of action.
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I currently wax my legs. I am planning to get the more permanent laser hair removal. Does waxing interfere with the treatment?
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Prior to laser hair removal, I would allow hair growth and would not wax prior to the procedure to get the best result.
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I feel as if fillers would be beneficial and enhance the appearance of my face. How often would I need to get this procedure repeated?
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There are many different types of fillers on the market . Restylane, Juvaderm, and Perlane, can last between 6 to 18 months. Radiesse which can last 12-18 months . Artefill or Natural Fill (your body’s own fat) that can last many years. After a complete evaluation, a decision can be made upon the best mode of treatment for you. The “most cost effective “ treatment may not be choosing the filler that will disappear the fastest.
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