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Question: I am curious about injectable fillers, mainly because I would love the treatments! J What types of fillers are there? Are different fillers used for different areas of the face? Answer: There are several different types of fillers for different parts of the face. Juvederm and Restylane are considered hyaluronic acid type. These are perhaps […]

Question: I am a 42-year-old Asian woman. I have had bags under my eyes for the past 10 years or so, and they seem to be getting worse and worse as I age. The bags have a full appearance to them, not like loose skin. Would lower blepharoplasty work on someone like me? Answer: Fullness under […]

Question: I want lip augmentation via injectable fillers. I am most interested in hyaluronic acid fillers. After the injections, will my lips swell and if so, for how long? Will my lips feel soft and natural or does the filler make them somewhat harder? Answer: Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane or Perlane are commonly […]

What is the down time for the deepest chemical peel that you offer? Does the face actually peel off like a sunburn peels? Is there pain associated with this treatment? There are several different types of chemical peels depending on the depth of penetration. At , we offer the entire spectrum of peels from superficial […]

What is ulthera or ultrasound facelift? Ulthera is an innovative, non-surgical method to tone and lift your face. It is based on sound energy called ultrasound. Most women are familiar with ultrasound as it is commonly used during pregnancy. Ulthera uses this same ultrasound technology to stimulate your body’s own collagen to tone and lift […]

I would like a chemical peel but really know very little about them. I have fine wrinkles around my eyes and now my mouth. How much skin is removed with the peel? How long must I stay home afterward? One of the more common chemical peels is TCA peel. It is a safe and effective […]

What fillers can be used for plumping lips and how long can results expect to last? There are several different types of fillers that are safe and effective for lip augmentation. Any of the hyuronic acid type fillers are acceptable. Juvederm is an excellent choice and offers some advantage over Restylane.

After almost a year of investigating different cosmetic procedures, I have finally decided that I would like a facelift. I am planning it during my two week vacation from work. I am also not going to tell anyone except my best friend that I am getting it done. Will the bruising be completely gone by […]

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 […]