Question: What sort of results can you expect from laser skin resurfacing? Answer: Laser resurfacing using the carbon dioxide laser is the most effective way to resurface deep wrinkled sun-damaged skin and is and has been considered the gold standard for skin resurfacing for 15 years. The downside to laser resurfacing is that it does…
Read MoreQuestion: Can you explain the difference between dermabrasion and chemical peel and which one would work better for sun damage? Answer: Dermabrasion is a procedure done in the operating room under anesthesia where several layers of skin are removed with a rotating device. This is quite aggressive but may be necessary in certain conditions such…
Read MoreQuestion: What is Restylane used for and how long-lasting are the results? Answer: Restylane is one of the hyaluronic acids and can be used in many ways as a filler. Here in the Rejuva Center, we mainly use Restylane for the tear trough where it lasts at least one year and sometimes longer. We also…
Read MoreQuestion: What is the best filler for treating marionette lines? Answer: In our experience the most effective filler for treating the marionette line is either Juvederm Ultra Plus or Radiesse depending on the depth and configuration of the marionette lines. For the patient who has shallower marionette lines we recommend Juvederm, however, patients with a…
Read MoreQuestion: I have vertical wrinkles around my mouth, mostly on my upper lip. I have smoked all my life and now I am seeing the results of this habit. These wrinkles look really bad when I use lipstick. What injectable filler do you recommend for my lips and how long do these last? Answer: Treatment…
Read MoreExposure to the elements and normal aging can cause damage to the surface of the skin. Unsightly wrinkles, lines and depressions on the skin’s surface can make people look older than they really are or feel. A number of dermal compounds have been developed to help fill these lines and depressions to produce a smoother,…
Read MoreQuestion: What is Estriol and what is its purpose? Answer: Estriol is the third type of estrogen that women possess. The first type is Estrone or E1, the second type is Estradiol or E2 and the third type is Estriol or E3. Estriol is 80 times weaker than Estradiol so it is a weak estrogen.…
Read MoreQuestion: What is Estradiol and what is its purpose? Answer: Estradiol is one form of estrogen. It is the most potent form of estrogen in women. The decline in Estradiol is what usually causes menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. Estradiol has over 400 uses in the body and has particular benefits…
Read MoreWrinkle creams can only help so much, if at all. When it comes to anti-aging techniques, the most effective ones can’t be found on a drug store shelf. Men and women at any age have something to say about how the signs of aging have appeared on their faces. Even in the earliest stages, topical…
Read MoreAs the quest for the fountain of youth continues, emerging trends are revealed every day, including new techniques allowing those patients who fear the downtime and complications of cosmetic surgery to enjoy the anti-aging benefits without the risks of traditional surgical procedures. In response to patients wanting more surgical options, Dr. Edwin Williams, MD, FACS…
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