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When performing rhinoplasty on African American patients, do you more commonly use an open or closed approach and why? It depends on what the patient needs. African American nose has certain features such as flat dorsum, wide tip, flaring nostrils and thick skin. Most of my patients request dorsal augmentation, tip refinement and narrowing of […]

What type of chemical peels do you use? Does it depend on the individual? I have uneven pigmentation on my face and the texture is rough, perhaps from the sun. Choe Center performs all types of chemical peels. Chemical peels can be divided into 3 categories: superficial, medium, and deep. The type and strength of […]

What are some of the risks associated with taking either Botox or Dysport? Botox carries risks such as headache, flu like symptoms, bruising at the site of injection, and drooping of the eyelids if injected too closely to the eyelids.

I am a 65 year-old woman who recently had a facelift. What kinds of lifestyle choices should I make so that the results last as long as possible? I would recommend few lifestyle choices. First, always wear a sunscreen in the morning or make-up that has sun protection. A SPF of 30 or more should […]

My face has aged tremendously this year although I am only 46 years old. I have very pronounced smile lines and would like a facial filler to smooth them out. Is Juvederm recommended for these folds? How long will the procedure take and how long will the effects last? Yes. Juvederm or other facial fillers […]

How often do injectable fillers need to be replaced? Most injectable fillers are temporary. There are some permanent injectables such as silicone but not FDA approved for cosmetic use. Hyaluronic acid type injectables (Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane) usually last 6-9 months. Radiesse, which is a calcium, based filler lasts up to 14 months.

I just had my first Restylane injection after using Botox for the past 3 years. I had a lot more bruising and sensitivity from the Restylane than I ever had with Botox. Why is this? There may be several reasons for this. Restylane is injected using larger bore needle than typical Botox injections to the […]

I’ve heard that injectables can be used as non-surgical versions of certain procedures, like a facelift, eyelid lift, nose job, etc. How effective are these? Yes and no. Injectables are fillers or volume enhancers for lines and areas of the face that lack volume. Smile lines, marionette lines, flat cheeks, and dorsal irregularity (nose) are […]

I have extremely deep marionette lines. I have heard of the hyaluronic acid filler, Juvederm, and would like to know if this is a good filler for my facial wrinkles. Are the effects seen immediately with this filler or does it take time? For extremely deep marionette lines, hyaluroic acid filler such as Juvederm may […]

I am an African American with a darker skin tone. I have uneven pigmentation around my face and neck and would like to know if a chemical peel or dermabrasion procedure would work as well on me as it would for a lighter skinned person. For darker skin patients, dermabrasion is usually not advised because […]