Q: I had a great summer, but have acquired a lot of sun damage and now I am even seeing wrinkles. There are so many options for skin rejuvenation- which one is best for me?
A: There has never been a better time to reverse the effects of aging and sun damage. With all of the options, however, it can sometimes be confusing. Here are a few options and who they may be best suited for:
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The chin augmentation procedure has experienced the greatest surge in cosmetic procedures that patients seek from plastic surgeons. The medical term for a chin implant surgery is mentoplasty or chin reshaping is genioplasty. Doctors suggest the popularity of social media and competitiveness at work play the greatest role in the recent spike in requests. In 2011, the number of chin implants performed increased more than Botox injections, liposuction treatments, and breast augmentations combined. Men reportedly received more chin implant surgeries than women, and patients aged 40 and above were the largest demographic of patients. Of all the areas of the […]
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I’ve seen a lot of over the counter facial peels. How are these different from chemical peels at a doctor’s office?
Answer:
Over the counter facial peels are very non-invasive providing a very minimal improvement to the skin. Chemical peels administered at a doctor’s office offer much stronger active ingredients and are carefully chosen to suit your skin’s specific needs providing true results.
Posted by Mark M. Hamilton M.D. FACS
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Do chemical peels ever help to improve the appearance of scars?
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Chemical peels help improve tone and texture as well as softening the appearance of scarring. We choose from a variety of different peel strengths depending on the condition of the skin being treated.
Posted by Mark M. Hamilton M.D. FACS
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Will my skin become dry and flaky after my microdermabrasion treatment?
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Microdermabrasion exfoliates dead skin cells so skin doesn’t usually become dry and flaky afterwards if it is properly moisturized.
Posted by Mark M. Hamilton M.D. FACS
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I am female, 50 years old, and would like laser hair removal of my chin and upper lip. How many times must I undergo the laser treatment before this is a permanent removal of my facial hair?
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Laser hair removal only works on dark, coarse hair. Treatments usually consist of 6-10 and are performed at 4 week intervals. Hormones can be a factor in hair growth and can cause new hair to grow even after laser treatments. I recommend a touch-up visit maybe once a year if needed.
Posted by Mark M. Hamilton M.D. FACS
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What is a phenol peel?
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A phenol peel is a very aggressive type of chemical peel treatment. This type of peel removes several layers of skin to improve wrinkles, discoloration and overall skin texture.
Posted by Mark M. Hamilton M.D. FACS
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How long is a typical chin implant surgery? What is the implant made of?
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Chin augmentation typically takes around an hour or less to perform. There are a wide variety of materials that can be used for chin augmentation including mersilene mesh, silicone, medpore and Gortex. My personal choice is typically mersilene mesh. It a made from a nylon mesh material that can be individually contoured to each patient’s needs. The material is soft and pliable providing a natural result that patients appreciate the implant can’t be felt once completely healed. The body’s tissue grow into the implant over time allowing […]
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Is microdermabrasion similar to sandblasting? What is used for the “sand”? Does this treatment provide any long lasting effects?
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Microdermabrasion treatments provide a smoothing effect to the skin similar to an object that has been sandblasted. Some Microdermabrasion treatment machines utilize aluminum oxide crystals that are abrasive feeling like “sand” across your skin. We use the Diamond-Tome Microdermabrasion machine that utilizes diamond-tipped wands instead of aluminum oxide crystals. This method is actually less messy. Microdermabrasion treatments do provide long lasting effects with regular routine maintenance.
Posted by Mark M. Hamilton M.D. FACS
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About how much does laser hair removal cost?
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Pricing varies depending on the area being treated. Treatments are performed in a series of 6-10 at 4 week intervals for face and 6-8 week intervals for body. We typically charge a treatment fee with each visit. We also offer discount packages if the entire package is purchased up front. Laser Hair Removal prices can range anywhere from $50 per treatment to $300 per treatment; again, depending on the area being treated.
Posted by Mark M. Hamilton M.D. FACS
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