6 Uses for Facial Laser Treatments

May 17th, 2018 Posted in Laser Skin Rejuvenation
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Medical lasers use light energy to manipulate tissue, whether it is during brain surgery or for cosmetic skin treatments. The advancements in laser technology has improved medical procedures, creating options that were not available before the 1990’s. For facial improvements, laser treatments can offer safe, effective procedures that have little risk or downtime. Here are six popular uses for laser treatments on the face.

  1. Remove birthmarks. Laser treatments are a safe and effective option for fading port wine and strawberry birthmarks on the face.
  2. Hair removal. Laser hair removal can permanently remove the female mustache, chin hairs or facial “fuzz” to eliminate waxing or shaving.
  3. Age spots. Sun damage or age spots can be faded and removed with laser therapy, targeting the darker pigmented skin cells and rejuvenating the skin.
  4. Sagging skin. For sagging or loose skin on the brow, around the eyes or in the neck area, laser skin resurfacing can be used to tighten and improve elasticity for a more youthful appearance.
  5. Fine lines and wrinkles. Laser therapy can help minimize fine lines and wrinkles, stimulating collagen production and smoothing the skin. Laser treatments can also improve the texture of the skin through resurfacing, similar in effect to a chemical peel.
  6. Facial folds. Laser treatments can help reduce folds in the skin from aging, like nasolabial folds and jowl sagging, tightening and smoothing deeper lines and folds.

Laser treatments are quick and usually painless. Some procedures may leave the skin red or flaking, but little downtime is needed after treatments. For effective laser treatments, consult a plastic surgeon that offers skin laser therapy at their practice for the best results.

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Sanaz Harirchian, M.D.
9230 Katy Fwy Suite 600
Houston, TX 77055
713-791-070

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Growing Popularity of Eyelid Surgery

May 17th, 2018 Posted in Eyelid Lift
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Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery has grown in popularity in the plastic surgery industry. Advanced medical technology and methods have made this delicate procedure safer, more effective and natural-appearing, increasing the number of surgeries performed each year. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, eyelid surgery has become the second most popular facial plastic surgery, only surpassed by rhinoplasty in 2017. Here are some of the reasons so many people are pursuing eyelid surgery.

Upper Eyelid Lift

When the skin and tissue on the upper eyelid sag, it can make the person look older, sad and tired. Upper eyelid lifts can rejuvenate the eyes and face, even improve vision for some people if the skin is interfering with their eyesight.

Asian or Double Eyelid Surgery

Some people of Asian descent are born without the crease or double eyelid. Asian or double eyelid surgery can add the crease on the upper eyelid that can change the shape and overall appearance of the eye. The result can be eyes that are rounder and with more options for adding eye makeup.

Lower Eyelid Lift

When the lower eyelid sags or the tear troughs become noticeable, it creates tired, aged eyes. The skin and fat shifts downwards, creating bags under the eyes that never go away, even with enough rest. Lower eyelid lifts remove excess skin and fat under the eyes and tighten the skin for a rested, more youthful appearance.

The eyes are one the first features people notice, and one of the most affected by aging. It makes sense that this area is becoming more popular when it comes to enhancements through plastic surgery. If you are considering eyelid surgery, make sure to choose an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for your procedure for the best results.

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Kami Parsa, M.D.
Oculoplastic Surgery
465 N Roxbury Dr. Suite 1011
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 777-888

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Why More Couples Are Getting Cosmetic Procedures Together

May 17th, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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Have you heard of beauty matching? This is a phrase used to describe couples that choose to have plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures together to “match” their new looks. Long gone are the days when women were primarily the only gender to improve their appearance with cosmetic procedures. Now many men care about their appearance as much as women, and want to maintain their looks, especially when their significant other is having work done.

There are two main ways that beauty matching occurs. The first can happen when one person in a couple has work done and the results are incredible. A wife gets a facelift and looks years younger, or liposuction to improve their shape – and the husband wants to also look younger or have work done to “match” their spouse’s improved appearance. The procedures are not done together, but in quick succession of each other.

The second way is less likely but is becoming more frequent. A couple decides to get plastic surgery, cosmetic injections or other treatments at the same time. Maybe they are planning on renewing their wedding vows or heading to a class reunion, which spurs them to consider cosmetic options to look younger – it is often an upcoming event that they want to look their best for that begins the conversation. More and more plastic surgeons are seeing couples come in together for a consultation and then, scheduling their procedures at the same time.

If you and your significant other have contemplated cosmetic procedures, you are not alone in pursuing improving your appearance as a couple. It can be a bonding experience, helping improve their self-confidence and relationship when done together as a couple.

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Maurice M. Khosh, MD, FACS
580 Park Avenue, Suite 1BE
New York, NY 10065
212-339-998

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Improving Your Chin and Neck Without Surgery

May 17th, 2018 Posted in Injectables
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Many people focus on the changes that happen to the facial skin from aging, but the skin and tissue below the face changes as well. Double chins, a “turkey gobble’ and wrinkled chest skin can belie your age, even when you have minimized aging signs on your face. There are options to improve your chin, neck and neckline with non-surgical cosmetic procedures. Here are a few ways to address common issue from the chin to the neckline.

Double Chin

Do you have fat deposits under the chin? The double chin is a common issue that can detract from the definition of the jaw and chin. Kybella injections can break down chin fat deposits, shrinking the double chin and improving the overall appearance of your face.

Loose Neck Skin

Sagging skin on the neck is the first stage of creating the “turkey gobble” that most people want to avoid. You can tighten the skin on the neck without a neck lift with options like laser treatments, ultrasound or radiofrequency techniques for a more youthful appearance.

Smoothing “Crepey” Skin on the Neckline

Does the skin on your upper chest have a “crepey” or wrinkled appearance? Improve your neckline with cosmetic options like chemical peels, laser therapy, ultrasound or microneedling. This can improve the tightness, texture and elasticity of the skin for a more youthful appearance for your neckline.

If you want to explore options to improve the appearance of your face, chin, neck and upper chest skin, schedule a consultation with a facial plastic surgeon that offer non-surgical procedures. They can advise you on the best options for creating a more youthful look for your skin.

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Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery LLC
5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Northeast #910
Atlanta, GA 30342
(404) 936-6665

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Is it Safe to Remove a Birthmark?

May 17th, 2018 Posted in Cosmetic Surgery
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If a birthmark is distracting or disfiguring, it is normal to want to have it removed. Often birthmarks occur on the face or neck, making them very noticeable. While some birthmarks fade in the first few years after infancy, others remain. It is common for parents to opt to remove a birthmark from their child’s skin when they are young, but it is not always done. If you are a teen or adult and have a birthmark, you may wonder if it is safe to have it removed.

Birthmark Removal Options

There are ways to remove a birthmark, even if you are an adult. The type of birthmark will impact what type of procedure can be used. There are some types of birthmarks that could require surgical removal, which poses more risks than other options. There are also topical creams that can be used to fade some other birthmarks with little risk or cost. But the most popular option is laser treatment, used for a wide variety of birthmarks.

Laser treatments target the dark pigment and capillaries that cause birthmarks. The amount of treatments needed depends on the type, size and darkness of the birthmark. However, most strawberry or port wine birthmarks can be effectively treated with lasers and can almost eliminate their appearance. The treatment is also safe and has limited side effects and no downtime, making it a desirable choice for those who want to find a way to remove a noticeable birthmark.

If you have a birthmark you want gone, visit a plastic surgeon that offers laser treatments and other types of birthmark removal options to find the best procedure for your needs.

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Beverly Hills Center for Plastic & Laser Surgery
120 South Spalding Drive #236
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 288-0641

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5 Facial Aging Issues Dermal Fillers Can Treat

May 17th, 2018 Posted in Facial Fillers
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You do not need to accept that your face will continue to look older with every year. While no one can stop aging altogether, there are options to slow it down and minimize the impact on your face. Dermal fillers are one of the least invasive options that can give you almost immediate improvements for certain issues that appear on your face. Here are five aging issues that can be treated with dermal fillers.

  1. Concave temples. As you age, the temples lose volume, which can enhance wrinkling around the eyes and create an unbalanced shape to your face. Dermal fillers can add volume to the temples for a more youthful appearance.
  2. Eye bags. Do you look tired due to bags under your eyes? Often eye bags are due to lost fat on the upper cheeks – dermal fillers can mimic fat volume and reduce the appearance of eye bags and soften the look of the face.
  3. Facial folds. Frown and smile lines and folds can be smoothed with the use of dermal fillers, most commonly nasolabial and marionette lines.
  4. Thin lips. Lips lose volume as you get older. Get a more youthful pout with the addition of fillers in your lips.
  5. Lip wrinkles. Small lines around the lips are common as you get older. Dermal fillers designed for fine lines can smooth these lines for a smile that looks years younger.

Want to learn more about how dermal fillers can make you look younger and which options are best for you? Consult your local facial plastic surgeon that offers cosmetic injections for more information on dermal filler treatments.

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Atlanta Plastic Surgery Specialists, P.C.
2001 Peacthree Road #630
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 355-3566

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