Questions And Answers from the Professionals

Can Perlane or Restylane and Radiesse be combined?
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Can fillers be combined during a procedure, for example Radiesse for chin are and Restylane for eye area? Will Radiesse improve quality of skin the way Restylane does?

If I get the SmoothShapes treatment how much will your stomach tighten?
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After having a baby, my stomach has loose skin. Working out and eating healthy my skin will not get tight. I don't want to get a tummy tuck. i was wondering how much it will tighten if I get SmoothShapes?

Can microdermabrasion cause acne?
(3 answers)
Could the little crystals/abrasives directed toward the skin become trapped and aggravate acne or other blemishes?

Which version of Juvederm is best?
(4 answers)
I've heard that there are multiple Juvederm formulations; which one is best? Why are there different kinds?

What can I do if I have lost weight in my face?
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Hi, I have lost volume in my face, what's the best treatment to correct my face? I lost the weight because of a car crash. I was looking at either fillers or fat transfer.

Should I do Radiesse again, do I need multiple treatments?
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I had one injection of Radiesse 11/13, looked great by 11/15 and is now 85% gone from my face. I still have a bruise on my chin area. I am 62 years old. Will another injection of Radiesse make a difference and will I bruise again?

Can Laser Tattoo Rremoval get rid of tattoo eyebrows?
(2 answers)
How much does it cost to have tattoo eyebrows removed? And how many treatments does it take for them to disapear?

Can Restylane help reduce the appearance of jowls?
(4 answers)
Can Restylane reduce appearance of jowls by filling in the chin? If yes, how much should it cost (materials and labor)?

Is epidermal leveling better than microdermabrasion?
(1 answer)
The two procedures seem comparable. Which is better and why?

Does it matter how fast they go over your skin with the Microdermabrasion tool?
(2 answers)
Does the speed at which they used the microdermabrasion tool effect the results of the procedure?

Can restylane be used to treat puffy eyes?
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Can Restylane be used on eyes? I am 42 years old and I have puffy bags around my eyes. I thought I would need to have the fat removed but was told to use a filler instead. What is best option for filler type.

How long does Botox last?
(14 answers)
How long will the results last, and is there anything I can do to make results last longer? Does having botox repeatedly affect how long it lasts?

Which facial filler lasts the longest?
(12 answers)
Of all the dermal fillers on the market, which works the best?

Does Fotofacial/IPL treatments cause cancer?
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Have studies been done to show whether IPL or other light-based skin rejuvenation procedures raise the likelihood of melanoma?

How can I get rid of a black spot from acne?
(11 answers)
I have a dark spot on my face resulting from acne. How can I treat it?

How long does it take for the effects of Radiesse to begin to fade?
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My wife got Radiesse 2 wks ago and is unhappy with the results. I've read that it will last 1 yr. Does it fade gradually or is it the same for 1 yr? Will it continue to go down over the next couple months or is she stuck with this result for the ye

What dermal fillers can be injected underneath the eyes?
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underneath my eyes are sunken in. i have had my own fat moved around and injected to puff out under my eye; what eles is available for me to do?

Can microdermabrasion be used on non-facial areas?
(11 answers)
My decolletage has a lot of age spots and uneven skin. Can I have microdermabrasion on it to improve the tone? What about on my forearms?

How can I treat naso labial lines?
(11 answers)
What is the best treatment or combination treatments for nasolabial facial folds? If you suggest facial fillers as one of the treatments, what one or combination of different fillers is best?

Will the dark brown spots that appear after Fotofacial/IPL treatments go away?
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I had my first fotofacial treatment last night and the brown spots are very dark and coming to the surface. What I was wondering is will these stay this way until more treatments are performed or will some of them slough off?