Archive for December, 2011

Question: I love the results I’ve seen online with chemical peels. I’ve got some sun damage and minor wrinkling. Can this be improved with a chemical and would I need to have repeat treatments to maintain the results? Answer: A chemical peel is an excellent option to help remove sun damaged spots and fine lines from […]

Question: I’m Asian and interested in ethnic blepharoplasty. Will this change the shape of my eye at all? Answer: It depends on the type of blepharoplasty. If you are having  blepharoplasty to create a fold (eye crease) then your eye shape will change to a more oval shape and may appear larger in size. On the […]

Question: The other day I was getting my hair done at the salon when I saw an ad for Botox injections. I thought that only a certified medical provider could do them; what’s the deal? Answer: Every state has its own unique laws and regulations about Botox injections. I would check with your local medical board […]

Question: Can injectable fillers be performed at the same time as a facelift or do you need to wait? If you need to wait, how long? And is this true of all fillers? Answer: It depends where on the face you want to have it injected. I often inject fillers for the smile lines and lips during a […]