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Question: I’d like to get a smoother texture to my skin and also improve some pigmentation issues and acne scars. Does a chemical peel seem like a good choice for this? Answer: Chemical peels may help with pigment and texture issues, but are not a good choice for acne scars. For acne scars, dermabrasion or certain lasers will produce […]

Question: I’m African American and I’d like to get a nose job. Is closed rhinoplasty an option for me or do African Americans typically need an open approach? Answer: It really depends on what you need. A small dorsal hump can be removed with a closed approach, but any work on the tip of the nose […]

Question: If I am prone to cold sores, would it be safe for me to have a chemical peel on my whole face, or should I just have spot treatment? Answer: Patients who are prone to cold sores may get them while healing from chemical peels and this can cause scars. The theory behind it is […]

Question: I’m interested in undergoing ultherapy at your Virginia Beach office. How long after treatment will I see results? Will there be any visible results right away? Answer: Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to stimulate your collagen to tone and lift your skin. This process takes anywhere from 3-6 months. Only some patients see results right away […]

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 […]

Question: I am a 52-year-old woman with heavy skin damage due to the sun and smoking. Would a series of injectable fillers do anything for me or should I be looking into surgical options? Answer:  Injectable fillers are used to correct resting lines or lines that are not due to facial motion. The most common places […]

Question: How can I make sure that having a facelift will not give me a ‘wind swept’ look? Are there degrees of how tight the skin will be pulled? Answer: This is a very common concern for many patients undergoing a facelift. The ‘wind swept’ look can be avoided if surgeon pulls the skin in a correction […]