How long soft tissue fillers last depends on which fillers are used, and your own body’s metabolism. There are so many different kinds of fillers. There are ones that are super soft for filling the teeny, tiny little lines. However, because they are so soft, they tend to break down faster. These can last anywhere …
Yes, I frequently use Botox underneath the eyebrows for the effect of an eyebrow lift. I’ll inject one to two units in a couple places under the brows to lift the brows. The way this works is by relaxing the orbicularis oris muscle, which constricts the eyes and closes the eyes. In the same way, …
One of the things that I really like about Morpheus8 is it does not have a lot of downtime. If you’re doing it mostly for lifting, you will have maybe a day of being red. It just looks like a little sunburn, or even less noticeable than that. Then, it goes away the next day. …
What determines how long a lip filler lasts is its consistency, or what we call G prime. The thicker the consistency, the longer it’s going to last. But you have to balance this, especially in the lip, with what is going to feel good in your lips. It should feel soft and natural, versus just …
The ideal age for otoplasty is when the ears reach their maximum size. So this is the size of an adult, which actually happens quite early, around age five to six. This is also an ideal age because the patient hasn’t really started school yet. They may be in kindergarten or first grade, and they’re …
How many graphs are needed for an eyebrow transplant? So, this depends on if you’re just filling in the brows that you have, or if you’re totally transplanting an entire eyebrow. If it’s just a filling, this can be as small as 100-200 grafts. It won’t take very long. And you’ll have a very, very …
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The cost to move your hairline forward depends on your geographic location, desired outcome and surgeon. Hairline advancement is the process of moving your hairline forward to correct a receding hairline or for those who have a prominent forehead. Here’s a quick guide. How do I move my hairline forward? The process of moving your …
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If the goal of resurfacing is skin tightening and collagen stimulation, laser skin resurfacing offers generally better results than a chemical peel. Chemical peels and laser resurfacing are two different ways to get to the same end-point. The idea of both are to exfoliate the skin to improve skin texture, wrinkles, sun damage and brown …
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The cost of chin augmentation depends on the type of procedure involved. The chin can be augmented in three ways; dermal fillers, fat transfer, or implants, each with different costs associated with them. Here’s a quick guide. How much do chin implants cost? The cost of chin implants vary by region and physician. In Houston, …
It typically takes about one week to fully recover from blepharoplasty, while scars continue to diminish over the following few months, fading into the skin. Proper prep and post care is essential to quicker healing. Here’s a quick guide. What is the fastest way to recover from blepharoplasty? The fastest way to recover from blepharoplasty …
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Cheek augmentation with Juvederm Voluma can last up to 18 months, while a cheek implant is permanent. There are three types of cheek augmentation procedures, each with varying lifespans. Here’s a quick guide. How can I augment my cheeks? You can augment your cheeks cosmetically with soft tissue fillers or surgically with implants or fat …
A lip lift is a surgical procedure with results that last for many years, unlike dermal fillers that wear off over the course of several months. And while most of my patients are happy with their lip lift, you do have the option to get a lip lift and follow up with lip fillers, if …
You should not wear makeup after full CO2 laser skin resurfacing for at least 10 days. This is to prevent infection as the skin heals. During the first 2 weeks following the treatment new skin is tender and vulnerable. You will get detailed instructions on which ointments to use to protect your skin and how …
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Many cisgender females get facial feminization surgery to address things like a prominent brow bone, square hairline, flatter cheeks, square jaw, or longer distance from the nose to the lips. Here’s a quick guide. Can cisgender females get facial feminization surgery? Cisgender females can absolutely get facial feminization surgery. Since this is an elective surgery, it …
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Turbinate reduction can ease breathing, resulting in better sleep, fewer headaches, and clear sinuses. While the turbinates are not seen and do not affect the shape of the nose, some patients who have trouble breathing and a deviated septum may also have enlarged turbinates that can be a contributing factor. In these cases, a septoplasty …
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