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Question: Will I be able to see the results of Microdermabrasion immediately after the procedure is finished? Answer: Yes. Your skin will be smoother, brighter and more even-toned. Microdermabrasion gives your skin an instant glow! […]

Question: With Latisse, do the eyelashes grow together in clumps or individually? Answer: With Latisse, each individual eyelash is stimulated by extending the hair growth phase. Your eyelashes will not grow in clumps, your eyelashes will grow longer, thicker and darker. […]

Question: Is there a particular age when most people start to consider getting a facelift? Answer: Facelift surgery  addresses the extra skin on the neck as well as along the jaw line. It involves muscle tightening, skin removal and occasionally liposuction. There are no set guidelines for the “right time” for a facelift. There is some advantage to doing facelifts at a younger age in that the tissues tend to hold better and longer. That said, I generally tell patients that the right time is when you see changes that you are motivated to improve and I am confident that I can correct those […]

Question: I’m 16 and I would love to get a nose job. My mom and I met with two doctors, one who was ready to do the surgery and another who said I should wait a few more years. I really want the surgery, but I also really want it to go right. Is it better to wait? Answer: Rhinoplasty is the name for cosmetic surgery of the nose (nose-job). Surgery typically involves working on the nasal cartilage, the nasal bones, and often the nasal septum. These structures can be continuing to grow and change up until adulthood—typically 17 for females and 18 […]

Question: Can you correct my deviated septum and do a cosmetic nose procedure at the same appointment? Answer: Rhinoplasty (nasal surgery) is most often done for cosmetic purposes to improve the look of a nose. Patients with difficulty breathing and a deviated septum will often combine this with cosmetic surgery. Frequently a rhinoplasty surgeon needs to harvest cartilage from the septum anyway. This allows one surgery, one recovery and often lessens the overall costs. Consult with Dr. Hamilton to see if you are a candidate for septal surgery as well as rhinoplasty […]

Question: Can Latisse be used on the eyebrows or is it just intended for the eyelashes? Answer: Latisse is a product that is FDA approved to increase eyelash length, thickness and color. It has a very high success rate when applied daily. Physicians have noted that it also enhance the eyebrows as well; it has been used successfully and safely by many for this too. Latisse has proven to be a very safe medication, but is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma and some other eye conditions. Consult with one of our aestheticians or Dr. Hamilton to see if Latisse is right for you. […]

Question: Could you please explain to me the similarities and differences of a facelift and a mini-facelift? Answer: This is a common question, and unfortunately there are no rigid rules when it comes to the differences. That said, both a facelift and a mini-facelift are used to lift skin and tissues of the lower face and neck. Typically a facelift will involve extensive muscle work under the chin and in front of the ears, skin undermining and excision, sometimes liposuction, all from incisions both in front of and behind the ears and extending into the hairline. Mini-lifts typically are approached from more limited incisions, involve […]

Question: Is it normal for the tip of the nose to appear somewhat upturned after a nose job? I’m a few weeks post op and my doctor says this is normal and will get better. Answer: A slight upturn of the nose after rhinoplasty is common and should not be of concern. This upturn is mostly due to swelling and should improve as this resolves. Keeping your head elevated and limiting activities will help. With time this should improve. If revisions would be necessary, they should not be performed until a full year from surgery. […]

Question: I have rosacea. Is it best to treat this with products like skincare or with treatments like the laser? Are there times when you would recommend a combination of the two? Answer: The first step to treating acne rosacea is developing a skin care regimen that includes topical prescription products. Once the rosacea is well controlled, laser treatments can be considered. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is an outstanding choice for treating both the broken capillaries associated with rosacea as well as the “blush”. At Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery, we use the Limelight IPL which provides gentle treatments with minimal downtime or side […]

Question: I have many age spots on my forehead and cheeks. Otherwise I don’t look too bad for a 76-year-old grandpa. I would like to reduce the appearance of these pigmented spots. Can a chemical peel do this and what would the recovery time for a chemical peel be? Answer: There a many ways to treat brown spots, from topical creams such as hydroquinone, to q switched or fractional lasers, gentle IPL light treatments to fairly aggressive CO2 laser resurfacing. Chemical peels offer a one time relatively quick and inexspensive way to treat brown spots as well as mild sun damage and fine lines. […]