MedSpa

Question: When removing a hump on the nose, how do you know if this requires an osteotome or if it can be filed down with a rasp? Answer: Hump reduction is commonly a part of rhinoplasty. With smaller humps simple rasps (think nail file only larger) can be used to bring down the bone to a better profile as well as smooth out any irregularities. Larger humps, however, often require osteotomies for reduction. Osteotomies are precise bony cuts made with oeteotomes (think refined chisels) to both remove the hump directly as well as to narrow the nasal bridge. In addition, osteotomies are […]

Question: I’d love to get laser hair removal. Can you tell me what happens during the procedure so I have an idea of what to expect? Answer: Laser Hair Removal is performed in a series of 6-10 treatments at 4-6 week intervals. Some describe the sensation to be similar to a rubberband snapping your skin. The procedure is very tolerable with minimal discomfort. With each treatment hair is lessened until eventually gone. […]

Question: What are the different options available for chemical peels? Answer: Chemical Peels are available in different strengths, light or very superficial, medium, and deep. We recommend doing a series of peels to achieve maximum benefits. Our Aestheticians can evaluate your skin to help determine the best peel option. […]

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. […]

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 […]

Question: I have several large blue vessels in my temple and around my eyes. They are not attractive and difficult to cover with make-up. Are there any options? Answer: Facial vessels are a common development with sun and aging. Thinning skin and genetics can make blue vessels (veins) more visible. For years we have had a good understanding that red vessels could be treated with laser technology. Only recently is there understanding that these blue vessels may be treated as well. Blue vessels have been shown recently to respond well to NdYAG 1064 lasers. Often only one treatment is necessary. Dr. Hamilton uses the Candela […]