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Question:  I’m from Indianapolis and I'd like to plump up my lips with some type of injectable filler. Can I have the lines and wrinkles around my lips treated at the same time? Answer:  Injectable fillers are a great option for lip rejuvenation.  This can include augmentation of the lips to give a fuller look, to softening of fine lines and wrinkles around the lips (smokers lines). A wide variety of filler options exist for lip enhancement:  Juvederm is our first choice because of the natural...

Despite the fact that Botox has been around for several years now, new uses still continue to be approved by the FDA and, as a result, expand its popularity. This fact was confirmed by a USA Today article titled, “New Wrinkle: Botox Approved to Treat Crow’s Feet.” The history of Botox as an approved substance dates back to 1989 when it was first used to treat strabismus, also known as “crossed eyes”, and eye spasms. Since then the multi-billion dollar formula has extended its impact on the...

Where are the incisions for eyelid surgery? In general, eyelid skin heals nicely with eyelid surgery.Incisions leave a fine line that is barely visible and easily camouflaged with make-up. Incisions for the upper eyelid are placed along the natural upper eyelid crease. With time, this incisionis covered by the upper eyelid fold. Incisions for the lower eyelids are placed just below the lashes and extend into one of the crow’s feet. Most patients already have a natural crease in this area and...

Bruising is a common concern for patients after surgery. It prolongs recovery and delays getting back to activities and work. Make up can be applied typically after a week (and our staff assist with this) and does provide excellent camouflage, but patients for good reason would still like to minimize. Even more important to surgeons is bleeding- the biggest concern/ risk after most facial surgeries. Minor bleeding typically leads to bruising. Major bleeding can cause blood collections that...

Products designed to promote skin health often contain active ingredients or other additives that will remain effective for a certain amount of time. The shelf life of the skin care items that are part of your routine will vary depending on what the product contains – or doesn’t contain – as organic products often lack preservatives that inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria; how it is packaged since darker jars and bottles protect from sun damage and air-tight tubes seal out air; and where...

Advances in skin care have led to the development of cosmeceuticals that can be thought of as a hybrid creation, consisting of part cosmetic and part pharmaceutical ingredients. The products are typically sold in the offices of plastic surgeons and skin care specialists who understand how the ingredients function topically on the skin. Cosmeceuticals are not controlled like other chemical ingredients because the label is not formally accepted by the Food and Drug Administration. With an...

To optimize the results of your procedure you need to continue on a skin care regimen based on your skin type. A good daily skin care regimen will help you maintain the results of your procedure and improve the resilience of your skin to future damage. Our Aestheticians can guide you in the right direction to help choose the proper skincare regimen for your skin type. SkinMedica offers a full line of products to support healthy skin. A suitable regimen to maintain your results consists of the...