Sculptra and long term results.
Okay – I’m glad you asked this because it’s important. Your face WAS fuller with the Sculptra there. Now that the Sculptra is gone, you perceive accurately that it’s less...
I’m 70 and an ironwoman – how can I look natural but less saggy and…
Wow – that’s great and I’m so impressed that you’re competing at 70 in ironwoman events!! We are all inspired by that. If I could only get my swimming speed...
Can you dissolve filler?
Safety first. The nose is a high risk area so ……everyone please……experts only here. To answer your question: All hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers can be uncrosslinked, “melted” in a sense,...
I have a puffy cord/bag under my eye after a Belotero under eye treatment.
As many of you know, I’m not a huge fan of Belotero. In my opinion, and other docs have noticed this too, it sometimes looks perfect on the day of...
Danger Zone – Filler in the Temples
Here’s why this area is a danger zone! There are blood vessels in this area which, if injected incorrectly, can be blocked and could cause blindness. There are about 40...
Autoimmune diseases – are injectibles and lasers safe?
Hashimotos, systemic lupus, multiple sclerosis, Sjogren’s, Bell’s palsy, rheumatoid arthritis …………these are all autoimmune diseases……just to name a few. Autoimmune diseases are a group of diseases that are caused by...
Bags under the eyes after filler – immediately and after months/years???
I’m glad you asked this because I’m hearing from many of you about problems with the under eye area. More on eye area issues here. While it’s common to have...
Fat transfer or other fillers gone terribly wrong – is there any way to fix…
Dear Mais: My heart really goes out to you. I know everyone who reads this is wishing the best for you. We all love the idea of fat transfer…right? Because...
How can I lift the corners of my mouth to look happier?
Hi Laura – I was just at the International Master Course on Aging Skin (IMCAS) and this issue came up fairly often. As we age, the corners of the mouth...
Is Voluma safe?
First of all ……….good for you for tackling and succeeding with a tough problem – anorexia. You’re clearly on your way, succeeding and building a new healthy life. Everyone who...
