Protect the skin from moisture loss by strengthening the skin’s hydrolipidic barrier. This cream is rich and soft texture is absorbed easily, restoring comfort, suppleness, and elasticity to the skin. Helps to soothe and soften damaged skin. Safe to use for infants, children, and adults. Ideal for extremely dry skin types. Directions: Apply once or twice daily…
Read MoreQuestion: Are fillers effective in treating hollows around the eyes? Answer: Yes, fillers particularly Restylane, are very effective for treating hollowness under the eyes. This is something we do very often and we have been very happy with the results.
Read MoreQuestion: I have heard chemical peels can improve the appearance of scars. Are different chemical peels used for different types of scars? Answer: Yes, chemical peels can improve the appearance of some superficial scars. Ice-pick scars due to acne are rarely improved by chemical peels alone. The deeper the scar – the deeper chemical peel…
Read MoreQuestion: Are Botox injections primarily used for fixing problems in the face? Answer: We primarily use Botox cosmetically in the face, primarily in the upper face for active lines and wrinkles – but it can also be used judiciously in the lower face as well.
Read MoreQuestion: I keep hearing about new procedures that use injectables in place of surgery. Things like Botox browlift and liquid facelift. How effective are these procedures? Answer: Using non-surgical injectables to treat the aging face are quite effective, particularly in the mid-face fillers can be used with very minimal downtime with excellent results and comparable…
Read MoreDuring summer we are all well aware that we should be using high SPF sunblock to protect our skin, not only from burning, but from the UVA rays that cause wrinkling, aging of the skin and brown spots. In addition to sunscreen however, it is also important to increase our use of antioxidants during the…
Read MoreA Systematic Histologic Analysis of Nonablative Laser Therapy in a Porcine Model Using the Pulsed Dye Laser Ravinder Dahiya, MD; Samuel M. Lam, MD; Edwin F. Williams III, MD Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2003;5:218-223. ABSTRACT Background To our knowledge, no systematic analysis of nonablative laser therapy has been performed. Objective To alter the parameters (fluence, spot size, pulse duration, and use of…
Read MoreWhen it was first introduced more than a decade ago, the injectable Botox Cosmetic revolutionized the way plastic surgeons and clinicians are able to affect the signs of aging. Since then, Botox has earned its place as a household name, which also makes it susceptible to critics about its effectiveness or even its safety. In…
Read MoreAlpha Hydroxy acids are derived from fruit and milk sugars and are commonly found in a variety of skin care products including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, masks and at times are used at higher concentrations for chemical peels. Dr. Williams’ skin care regiment offers a physician strength topical glycolic acid cream. Patients can use this in addition to their daily…
Read More“Baby Botox” is trending now in non-surgical injectables for the aging face. (And no, it does not involve babies at all!). “Baby Botox”, MicroBotox or Mesobotox, as it is also known, uses a smaller dose of Botox (onabotulinum toxin) than a usual injection. Traditionally, Botox is injected directly into the muscle causing paralysis of that…
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