Does a facelift really improve face wrinkles?
Question : I know the facelift improves loose and sagging skin but will it help with wrinkles too? Answer : When I see patients in consultation for facial rejuvenation surgery I discuss with them the components of the face which contribute to the appearance of aging. Excess skin is something that can be treated with […]
what do you then do about wrinkles in the skin?
Question:If a facelift lifts and tightens the skin, what do you then do about wrinkles in the skin? Answer:When I discuss facial rejuvenation with a prospective patient I focus on a couple of different issues. The first issue is the amount of excess skin of the face or skin QUANTITY. As you have stated, a […]
Seems to be the oldest looking part of my face
Question: If I stand in front of the mirror and push the skin on my cheekbones, back, it improves the look of my cheeks and what must be my jowls. This seems to be the oldest looking part of my face and I would like a mid-face lift to repair it. Would this surgery prevent […]
I am a 46-year-old woman with deep frown lines
Question: I am a 46-year-old woman with deep frown lines. I have read that dermabrasion can be used to reduce the appearance of frown lines. How effective is this procedure? Answer: A deep plane face lift is a type of face lift that is a bit more aggressive than a traditional face lift, but, addresses […]
I’m concerned about the wrinkles around my eyes.
Question:I am a 44-year-old male and I’m concerned about the wrinkles around my eyes. I am white and I would like to know if I had laser skin resurfacing just around my eyes, would that change the color of my skin in that area somewhat? Do you suggest getting the entire face treated because of […]
I have smoker’s wrinkles around my mouth.
Question:I have smoker’s wrinkles around my mouth. I would like to remove them without surgery. What is the best injectable filler to use in this area? Answer:Smoker’s wrinkles, lipstick bleed lines, and other wrinkles around the mouth are extremely challenging issues for both the physician and patient. Although dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm […]
New Skin for the New Year – part three!
With my skin freshly exfoliated from my microdermabrasion last week, I decided it was time to take the plunge and have a Fraxel laser treatment. My goal being to remove some sun damage before it has a chance to turn into skin cancer (I was a sun worshipper, tanning blanket and all), reduce fine lines, […]
