The advent and popularization of the fractional CO2 laser has been a big step forward in reduced downtime laser peels that actually work. Since purchasing the latest, Premium model of the fractional eCO2 laser, we have amassed a significant clinical experience with the laser.
As with any tool, the CO2 laser can be used [...]
Before undertaking any cosmetic procedure you must first understand what the goals of that procedure are. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, we put together this video of the Deep Plane Facelift complete with before and after photos. It explains the results of the surgery with commentary on the [...]
It has been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. This speaks loudly, as the goal of any facial rejuvenation procedure is to restore attention back towards the eyes. What happens when that window is missing its drapes!
We often see patients that come in and have had prior blepharoplasty or eyelid [...]
The answer to the above question- none of them.
What?! Are you nuts, I can’t believe you just said that! So what do I mean by this?
Simply put, a builder does not build an entire house out of concrete, just as Michaelangelo did not paint the entire Sistine Chapel [...]
We are starting to see incredible results from our new Lutronic eCO2 premium laser (Fractionated CO2 Laser). All of our patients have been thrilled with their treatment and results. The premium eCO2 laser combines the benefits of CO2 laser technology with the benefits of limited healing time of fractionated technology (such as Fraxel). In addition, [...]
After a very thorough review process we have introduced the latest addition to our practice, a fractional CO2 laser for skin resurfacing. Aside from the technical and clinical reasons I chose this particular laser, I want to review why I think this technology is the biggest thing to come out in lasers since the first [...]
As many of my patients know, I thoroughly research and investigate any new product on the market in order to provide the best possible cosmetic care to my patients. I will only introduce something new into my practice if I think it will be better or adjunctive to what is already avaialble. In addition, safety [...]
Today Medicis has announced that Dysport has been approved by the FDA for aesthetic and therapeutic indications. Reloxin is the cosmetic name for Dysport, which has been available in Europe for some time. Reloxin has passed through the US Food and Drug Administration’s stringent policies for use in the US.
Reloxin is the much anticipated alternative to [...]
One of the most important concepts in understanding facial aging is the idea of deflation. As we age, unlike in the rest of our bodies, the face loses its fullness/volume. This exposes the underlying bone, allows the skin to sag, and contributes to an aged appearance.
Facial volume is often overlooked when thinking about rejuvenating an [...]
Every day patients come to my office desiring to look younger. There are so many amazing procedures, non-invasive and surgical that can be performed to make you look younger in the most natural appearing way. However, I want to dedicate this blog to a very important product that everyone in South Florida should be using [...]