Blog Posts in May, 2017

BLEPHAROPLASTY OR FILLER FOR HOLLOW UNDER EYE?

Question : My skin is very thin and transparent in that area and the circle/hollow is sometimes worse on one side and some days look alright (rare)...hoping for something more permanent then filler. Would blepharoplasty sag over time like under eye bags? Would it benefit me to surgically tighten the under eye area if that is possible? Dr A’s Answer: You have a classic negative vector lower eyelid. ...

IS BOTOX AND FILLER SAFE AFTER A CHIN IMPLANT?

Question : Hello, I was wondering if it's ok to have Botox in the neck/jawline and filler around the mouth after a chin implant. Is using Botox and filler around this area likely to cause any infection issues or any other issues to the implant? Dr A’s Answer: Having facial injections such as Botox, Dysport, Restylane, or Juvederm are all safe to be used after having a facial implant. This includes ...

IS IT OKAY TO USE A NOSE SHAPER FROM EBAY?

Question : I plan on getting rhinoplasty in a few years. I heard about the nose shaper, so I want to know if it is ok to use it or if I will have problems with my nose or breathing issues. Dr. A’s Answer: I have to say I was intrigued. I had never heard of this so went to eBay and sure enough, there it was. Looking at the photos of the device, I do not believe that it will harm your nose. There ...

HOW TO SMOOTH OUT CREPE SKIN UNDER THE EYES? ARE BOTOX/FILLERS THE ANSWER?

Question : I had tear duct fillers done and she only did a small line close to the center of my eye, I noticed the same treatment being done on a video shared on here but he did a lot more injections. Here under eye looked very smooth and even. I can still see the line very visibly though it has only been three days since injection. I was told laser treatments but I thought this is what Botox was ...