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Xeomin joins Botox Cosmetic and Dysport as options for those looking to relax facial lines and wrinkles. Xeomin is very similar to Botox Cosmetic in that it provides temporary relaxation of facial muscles. Small amounts in select locations has proven to be safe and effective. The most common location that treatments are performed is for glabellar frown lines(between the eyebrows), but Xeomin can also be used on the forehead, crows feet, lip lines and elsewhere. Treatments are performed in the office with minimal downtime. Results lasts 3-4 months. Xeomin’s main difference is that it does not contain some of the accessory […]

Question: About how much does a medical grade skincare regimen cost compared to other products? Answer: Medical-grade skincare products normally compare to department store products in cost. Products such as Estee Lauder, Lancome and Clinique are often more expensive due to packaging. Medical-grade skincare ensures that the ingredients are there to give your skin what it needs to stay healthy and youthful. Ingredients such as Retinols, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hydroquinone and even those found in Sunscreen are important. The percentage of the active ingredient is much higher in a medical-grade product. […]

Question: What is the difference between a Chemical Peel and Microdermabrasion? Answer: Chemical Peels contain a variety of agents used to help exfoliate, lighten and minimize discoloration such as Melasma. Microdermabrasion utilizes a vacuum in conjunction with diamond-tips to smooth and exfoliate dead skin cells. Both treatments promote new collagen and healthy skin. […]

Question: If I stop using Latisse, how long until the effects wear off? Answer: Eyelashes have natural cycles; a growing phase, a resting phase and a shedding phase. Latisse is used to hold Lashes in the growing phase longer allowing the lashes to become longer, thicker and darker. If you stop using Latisse, your lashes will gradually go back to their normal growing cycle. […]

We have now being using Belotero for several weeks and are seeing good results. Belotero is very similar to other hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane. Belotero claims to have a unique advantage due to its patented cross-linking technology used in its formulation. This is reported to help create a thinner product which fills more uniformly and allows it to be used more superficially. Our initial use of the product has shown it to be very smooth in filling. I have noticed that it can be used superficially with a natural result and no skin discoloration or Tyndall […]

Question: What are the best uses of laser resurfacing? Answer: Laser resurfacing can include a wide variety of laser treatments done to improve the texture, color and look of the skin. While surgery is ideal for lifting skin, resurfacing is the best way to smooth out wrinkles, remove sun damage, and even out skin tones. Fractional laser resurfacing provides rejuvenation with minimal downtime. Patients note that their skin texture is smoother and softer. Brown spots are lightened, skin tones are more uniform, and fine lines are softened. Some skin tightening occurs as well. Minimal improvement is seen with moderate or deep rhytids. With down […]

Question: I am in Indianapolis and interested in getting a long lasting injectable filler…. Answer: The options for injectable fillers continue to grow, and our standard hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero) can be expected to last up to a year. For those looking for a longer lasting option, Artefill can be a great choice. Artefill is the only FDA approved long lasting (possibly permanent) filler in the US. The US has benefited from two decades of experience with this product in Europe; the US version is the third generation. Artefill provides long term correction of treated areas. Although it cannot be used in […]

Question: If you have a deviated septum, will fixing it also improve a crooked appearance? Answer: A septum is the Wall that runs down the center of your nose. Deviation of the septum can cause nasal airway obstruction, and that is why it is often approached surgically; this is called a septoplasty. The septum is also an important structure for the structure of the nose and its external appearance. Deviation of the superior and anterior septum can cause visible deformities of the nose. Severe deviation can make the nose look crooked. In these situations, a septoplasty can help to straighten the appearance of […]

Question: I’m from Indianapolis and I’m Asian with a very flat nose and stubby tip. Will this require an implant to fix? Answer: Asian rhinoplasty (cosmetic nasal surgery) is very different from typical Caucasian rhinoplasty where the surgeon is often working to make the nose smaller. In Asian rhinoplasty, the surgeon must typically build up the bridge of the nose as well as give more support to the tip. A variety of materials can be used for this. Implants are often used to build up the nose in Asian rhinoplasty, but other options exist including irradiated rib from cadaveric donors, or the patient’s own […]

Question: What is the best option for really deep lines throughout the face? Will the laser work for this? Answer: Facial wrinkles are difficult to eliminate, despite what you see on television. Many fractional or minimal downtime lasers and even some skin care products will promise the ability to soften wrinkles and lines. Yet deep rhytids in my experience require a fairly aggresive treatment to really make a difference. For years the options included either dermabrasion or a deep chemical peel. Since the introduction of ablative CO2 laser resurfacing, those options have faded in their use. And the reason is simple-nothing out there reduces […]