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Question: What’s the best injectable for the lips? I’m looking for something natural, not overfilled. Answer: Juvederm or Restylane will work well on the lips. Just remember that giving the lips natural and full look depends much more on the surgeon’s technical ability rather than whether Restylane or Juvederm was used.

Question: I know there are different types of Juvederm but I just came across one that I hadn’t heard of before, Juvederm XC. Is this new? What does it treat? Answer: It is not new. Juvederm XC has lidocaine (local anesthetic) in it so it is much better tolerated for most patients. It still gives the same […]

Question: Is it true that augmentation is common in African American procedures and what does this entail? Answer: Most African-american nose lack the dorsal height or projection from the plane of the face. In addition, the tip is flat and broad with weak tip support. If only dorsal augmentation is required, the surgery can be performed […]

Question: How long can I expect the results of my ultherapy treatment to last? Answer: Ultherapy uses an ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen in your own skin to tighten, firm and lift. The results vary depending on several factors such as age, type and quality of your skin. Most patients see mild to moderate improvements in […]

Question: I have horrible jowls and I was wondering if a facelift would be a good option for treating them. Answer: Yes. Lower face and neck lift will definitely help treat your jowls and loose neck skin. It takes about 2-3 hours of surgery and 7-10 days of recovery.

Question: What areas of the body can ultherapy be used on? Answer: Ultherapy is currently FDA approved for facial treatments. Most patients opt to have their full face treated. This includes the lateral brow, temple region, cheeks and neck. Transducers are also available to treat under the eyes and vertical lip lines as well.

Question: I am male from Chesapeake, Virginia with very thin lips. I would like Perlane to fill in the lips somewhat, but definitely not overfill. The pouty look is not what I am after. Is Perlane safer than collagen injections? Answer: Perlane is very safe. It is one of the more common fillers on the market […]

Question: I’ve heard great things about ultherapy for tightening the skin but is it better than thermage? Answer: Ultherapy is a non-surgical technique that uses ultrasound energy to stimulate your own collagen to tone and lift your skin. It is an excellent alternative for patients who may want to delay surgery or can’t have surgery. I […]

Question: A friend of mine got Botox injections and she looks awful. The sides of her eyebrows are raised unnaturally high, sort of like the Joker from Batman. Why would this happen and how do you avoid it? Answer: There is a lot of misunderstanding about brow elevation with Botox. Patients need to understand that the immediate […]

Question: I have an uneven upper lip line that’s gotten worse with age. Would injectable fillers make it look more even? Answer: Yes. With age your lips thin. Fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane will even out your lips and give back its fullness.