Archive for March, 2011

Are there any fillers that can fix a downturned smile? For downturned smile lines, fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane will work very well. For deep lines, sometimes Radiesse can be used in addition to Juvederm or Restylane. For patients with deep downturned lines, a lower face and neck lift or Ulthera may help further.

I’ve lived in California all of my life, and now that I’m in my 50’s my skin is showing signs of sun damage. Is a chemical peel my best option for lessening these effects? For photo damaged skin, chemical peel, IPL, and lasers are three very good options. Depending on your skin type and severity […]

How do you improve flared or otherwise large nostrils of an African American patient? Flared or large nostrils are one of the more common characteristics of an African American nose. It requires a surgical procedure to narrow it. The procedure is usually performed in conjunction with rhinoplasty and is relatively simple. It can also be […]

I have two vertical creases on my forehead that begin at my nose. Are these what are called frown lines? I am not much of a frowner so I don’t know why I have them. What injectable filler would you use to decrease these creases? Are there some fillers that are longer lasting than others? […]