Natural Looking Facelift
Question: I’d like to get a facelift but it’s very important to me that I look natural afterward. What can I do to ensure this? Answer: With today’s techniques, facelifts should provide a refreshed,...
View ArticleWhat are the different options available for chemical peels?
Question: What are the different options available for chemical peels? Answer: Chemical Peels are available in different strengths, light or very superficial, medium, and deep. We recommend doing a...
View ArticleI’d Love to get laser hair removal
Question: I’d love to get laser hair removal. Can you tell me what happens during the procedure so I have an idea of what to expect? Answer: Laser Hair Removal is performed in a series of 6-10...
View ArticleChallenges in Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Augmentation of the dorsum (top) of the nose is often part of ethnic rhinoplasty (common in patients of Asian descent). The best way to augment this area is with natural tissues- either cartilage from...
View ArticleWhat do you use to remove a hump on the nose?
Question: When removing a hump on the nose, how do you know if this requires an osteotome or if it can be filed down with a rasp? Answer: Hump reduction is commonly a part of rhinoplasty. With smaller...
View ArticleI’m from Indianapolis and I’m Asian with a very flat nose and stubby tip.
Question: I’m from Indianapolis and I’m Asian with a very flat nose and stubby tip. Will this require an implant to fix? Answer: Asian rhinoplasty (cosmetic nasal surgery) is very different from...
View ArticleIf you have a deviated septum, will fixing it also improve a crooked appearance?
Question: If you have a deviated septum, will fixing it also improve a crooked appearance? Answer: A septum is the Wall that runs down the center of your nose. Deviation of the septum can cause nasal...
View ArticleI am in Indianapolis and interested in getting a long lasting injectable filler
Question: I am in Indianapolis and interested in getting a long lasting injectable filler…. Answer: The options for injectable fillers continue to grow, and our standard hyaluronic acid fillers...
View ArticleWhat are the best uses of laser resurfacing?
Question: What are the best uses of laser resurfacing? Answer: Laser resurfacing can include a wide variety of laser treatments done to improve the texture, color and look of the skin. While surgery is...
View ArticleBoletero the latest in Facial Fillers
We have now being using Belotero for several weeks and are seeing good results. Belotero is very similar to other hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane. Belotero claims to...
View ArticleChallenges in Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Augmentation of the dorsum (top) of the nose is often part of ethnic rhinoplasty (common in patients of Asian descent). The best way to augment this area is with natural tissues- either cartilage from...
View ArticleWhat do you use to remove a hump on the nose?
Question: When removing a hump on the nose, how do you know if this requires an osteotome or if it can be filed down with a rasp? Answer: Hump reduction is commonly a part of rhinoplasty. With smaller...
View ArticleI have jowls, a sagging neck and wrinkles. Is a facelift the best solution?
Question: I feel like I look like my mother! I look tired and old all the time. I have jowls, a sagging neck and wrinkles. Is a facelift the best solution? Answer: It can be alarming to see the signs...
View ArticleNose Reconstruction Insurance for Nasal Trauma
Question: My nose has been changed because of a previous sports injury. It is twisted, has a hump and I have trouble breathing throught it. Will insurance help cover this? Answer: With summer and...
View ArticleBeat summer sun damage
May was Skin Cancer Awareness Month, are you still following your summer skincare routine. Here are some useful tips on safe ways to beat summer sun damage and still have glowing skin. Who doesn’t love...
View ArticleGet that Bronze Glow the Healthy Way
Sunless Self Tanners are the new and safe way to achieve that healthy, bronze glow without causing damage. A couple of my favorites are Tantasia from Jane Iredale and Glow from Jergens. Spray tans are...
View ArticleLong Term Skin Care
To optimize the results of your procedure you need to continue on a skin care regimen based on your skin type. A good daily skin care regimen will help you maintain the results of your procedure and...
View ArticleNewer Facial Fillers Offer Longer Lasting Results
The opportunities for in office treatments has expanded exponentially in the last 10-15 years. Most are familiar with Botox as well as collagen fillers of the past. Newer fillers offer the opportunity...
View ArticleCosmeceuticals: Do They Really Treat the Signs of Aging?
Advances in skin care have led to the development of cosmeceuticals that can be thought of as a hybrid creation, consisting of part cosmetic and part pharmaceutical ingredients. The products are...
View ArticleSkin Care Products: What is Their Shelf Life?
Products designed to promote skin health often contain active ingredients or other additives that will remain effective for a certain amount of time. The shelf life of the skin care items that are part...
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