The latest buzz in the world of fillers: The newest filler on the market is Belotero Balance recently released by Merz Aesthetics. Belotero like, Juvederm, Restylane and Restylane Lyft, is a Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a viscous fluid found naturally between joints in our bodies. When injected into and under skin it adds volume…
Question: Does pelleve improve cellulite at all? Answer: I think that Pelleve probably does improve cellulite, but it is extremely hard to prove because cellulite is probably most improved by increasing the skin tension and elasticity.
Question: My breasts have been incredibly sore since my breast reduction. When will this get better? Answer: It is really unusual to have soreness in the breasts after reduction. Usually, there is very little pain, and that is usually gone in a week or two. I would have to say that I have never heard of…
Question: When reconstructing a single breast, how close of a match will it get to the natural breast? Will they be approximately the same size? Answer: It really depends on the type of reconstruction that is done, the body type of the patient, and what the natural breasts looks like. It is usually not that…
Question: I’m from Hilton Head, South Carolina and I’ve lost over 100lbs. I love how I look in clothes, but when not in clothes I’ve got a lot of saggy, wrinkly skin. I’d like to get a body lift to address the excess skin, but just how much scarring would I be looking at? Answer:…
Mini Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck What Is the Difference? A mini tummy tuck and a full tummy tuck address different levels of abdominal laxity. The key difference is how much loose skin is present and how much of the abdomen needs to be corrected. A mini tummy tuck focuses on the area below…
Question: Is there an ideal age when children should undergo otoplasty? Answer: Most recommendations are that ear surgery should probably be done at an early school age, before children start to get made fun of, which is to avoid negative effects on their psychological development.
Question: How soon after I get cheek implants can I return to work? Will it be really noticeable to people that I’ve had work done? Answer: Well, there are different types of cheek implants, and I tend to not like silicone implants. I use Porex-type implants, which act more like part of the bone and…
