1. How long will a brow lift last?
A brow lift is a plastic surgery designed to lift the brows to a more aesthetic position, soften forehead and frown lines, and rejuvenate the eyes and upper third of the face. While patients will appreciate the benefits of this procedure for the rest of their life, with aging the brows may return to their original position within 5-10 years. How long this takes depends greatly on genetics, age the procedure was done, and how one takes care of their selves after the procedure.
2. Where will my incisions be?
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We have many patients concerned about thinning, fading brows, but want a natural looking improvement. Michelle Gillen, our director of aesthetics, recently traveled to New York to be trained in Real Brows®. The results have been impressive.
Real Brows® is a new method of recreating and highlighting the brows with innovative 3D hair strokes directly on the skin’s surface with a proprietary device along with all natural pigments. Real Brows® can fill in sparse brows or create an entire brow. The results, unlike traditional brow tattooing of the past, are exceptionally natural. While it looks like an eyebrow hair transplant, the […]
It’s no secret that cosmetic surgery can make someone look younger; studies back this up. We also know that cosmetic surgery boosts self-confidence by enhancing how someone feels about his or her appearance. A new study, however, reveals that cosmetic surgery can improve perceived traits such as likeability and trustworthiness — something completely new.
Our facial appearance represents ourselves to the world. Snap judgments, right or wrong, are made based on how others perceive us. It’s common knowledge that features, such as a furrowed brow, can project unintended emotions or encourage negative and premature impressions about someone’s personality. So the results […]
Your mom used to warn you that potato chips were causing that giant pimple on your nose. Now your coworker swears a regular juice cleanse helps fight wrinkles.
While everyone is becoming more health-conscious these days, plenty of stubborn myths remain to confuse issues. You may have heard a few of the following:
You Can Get the Results of an Injection With a Topical Product
Most would choose a topical cream over an injection. While a topical form of Botox is undergoing clinical trials, and there are topical forms of hyaluronic acid available, these treatments aren’t nearly as effective.
With a dermal filler, the […]
The major innovation for aesthetic procedures in recent years is minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments with little or no downtime. The subsiding of bruises and swelling are what necessitates downtime, so anything that can be done to minimize inflammation and bleeding will reduce the amount of time patients need to spend recuperating.
For those considering a facial injection procedure, surgery, or other facial treatment, Dr. Hamilton has always recommended a few things to avoid as they may increase bruising or bleeding at the surgery or injection sites and impede recovery. (more…)
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Do you want to make all your wrinkles, scars, facial lines, and uneven pigmentation less noticeable? It’s possible with laser skin resurfacing, also known as the laser peel. This procedure restores the skin, making itsmoother and giving it a more youthful look. Choose certain areas to be resurfaced oraddress the entire face.
People Who Consider Laser Resurfacing
To get laser resurfacing, you need to be in good physical health. If you have an olive, brown, or black skin tone, there is a slight risk of unwanted pigmentation change. In addition, if you have extensive skin damage, one laser resurfacing session may not […]
Electronic cigarettes are generating a lot of press lately — as a lifestyle choice, as an unfortunate fad among teen-agers, and as a supposedly “safe” alternative to tobacco.
As president of the Indianapolis Medical Society, I wrote this article about the concern in health circles over the growing use of e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers.
As e-smoking, or “vaping,” becomes a $1.5 billion yearly business, independent researchers are subjecting these products to extensive testing for toxins. They are also scrutinizing the claims that electronic nicotine delivery systems can help wean smokers off of traditional cigarettes.
For readers of this blog, I want to talk […]
Most skincare products contain ingredients that have been packaged in a sterile environment where the containers were vacuum sealed and packaged to avoid tampering prior to use. These measures create safe topical treatments for at-home use, free of harmful bacteria or mold, and free of oxygen that accelerates the expiration of the product.
After a consumer opens the container, both the packaging and whatever it contains are exposed to a number of contaminants, including the users own skin cells. Because most skincare products will eventually spoil, manufacturers take other measures to ensure optimal consumer satisfaction. Printed on the labels, most often […]
When a new spa treatment catches on, it sometimes turns out to be a simple fad or trend. That is not the case, however for the Limelight Facial, a procedure that has certainly earned its place as a popular and effective treatment. What makes the Limelight Facial any different from the traditional facial treatments that have been around for years?
All About Traditional Facials
In essence, a facial is a spa treatment designed for the face. This seems to be an obvious concept, but most prospective patients don’t understand what happens during the treatment. Traditional facials tend to be standardized across most […]
Most patients are aware that sunscreens are designed to protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. Beyond sunburns, solar energy can also harm the skin in many ways that go unseen at first. Over time, the skin may begin to reveal these effects, including uneven skin pigmentation, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, and a higher chance of developing skin cancer. In fact, UV ray exposure is responsible for up to 90 percent of the skin changes associated with aging. Understanding how sunscreen works and what it can do for your health is a very important issue.
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