Tummy Tuck Recovery
My Dayton tummy tuck patients love their results so much that they wish they’d taken the plunge earlier than they did. Knowing how many of my patients are considering this procedure, I’m sharing these tips to make your recovery even easier! Get Time Off You’re going to want a minimum of one week to…
Continue ReadingWhen to Avoid Botox®
Neuromodulators, like Dysport®, Xeomin® and Botox®, are designed to relax the muscles in the face that create wrinkles, such as those between the brows, in the forehead, and around the eyes (crow’s feet). They’ve been extremely popular for both men and women in Dayton. Botox® injections, at our cosmetic surgery practice, are one of the easiest…
Continue ReadingThe Battle for the Chin Dynasty
What is a Double Chin? Fat deposits that accumulate around the neck cause sagging beneath the chin, leading to a condition that most of us know as a “double” chin. It can occur in anyone, male or female, and at any age. What Causes a Double Chin? Weight loss: Losing weight rapidly can result in…
Continue ReadingWhy I’m Saying “No” to Kybella
Have you heard of Kybella? It’s a new injectable that’s designed to reduce double chins. It’s all the latest rage and, Kythera—the company that makes it—is being targeted by the mighty Allergan (the folks who make Juvéderm®, Botox® and other injectables) for a buyout. Marketing has been intense, replete with before/after photos that would make…
Continue ReadingThe Botox® Browlift
As they grow older, many of my Dayton cosmetic surgery patients find that their eyebrows begin to droop, causing a stern appearance that has nothing to do with their true feelings. Others experience deep wrinkles in the forehead as signs of brow aging. One solution for this problem is a brow lift, a surgical procedure…
Continue ReadingThe Value of Sclerotherapy
Studies estimate that approximately 33% of all adults have varicose veins, usually found on the calves or inside of the legs. While some Dayton varicose vein sufferers choose to manage symptoms by wearing compression stockings or elevating their legs at the end of a long workday, sclerotherapy is a highly effective treatment for varicose and spider veins. The…
Continue ReadingFat vs Filler
While most of my Dayton cosmetic surgery patients are familiar with dermal fillers such as Restylane®, Juvéderm® and Allo Derm®, not all of them are familiar with an alternative to dermal fillers—autologous fat. What is Autologous Fat? Autologous fat comes from oneself. It’s not donated by another person, like donated corneas. It’s your fat. The procedure…
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