Are you unhappy with the appearance of your lips? Have you been thinking about lip augmentation? Read on for information about some of your cosmetic lip treatment options.
Which Lip Filler Is Best For Your Lips?
Lip filler is a popular cosmetic procedure, that when done correctly, can be an amazing enhancement. The best lip fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a naturally occurring compound in your body.The most commonly used HA dermal fillers are Juvéderm® Ultra XC, Juvéderm® Volbella® XC, Restylane® Kysse, Restylane® Silk, and Revanesse® Versa™+. These dermal fillers consist of a flexible think gel that adds volume to the lip. The typical range of […]
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the well-known name of the prescription medicine made by Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, but also often colloquially used to describe a group of neuromodulators that soften muscles. It’s comparable to using the phrases ‘soda’ or ‘pop’ or ‘coke’ instead of the specific brands such as Coca Cola® or Pepsi®.
The product is made from Clostridium Botulinum which is a naturally found bacterium substance. It is processed in the lab and the different companies have attached different proteins which allows them to differentiate themselves. Overall, all the ‘Botox’ products act through similar mechanisms in the facial muscles.
BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, […]
Nose surgery, commonly referred to as a nose job, is known in the medical community as rhinoplasty. As with many medical terms, the word rhinoplasty comes from Greek roots; the word ‘rhino,’ means nose, and ‘plasty,’ means surgical correction.
Because the nose is one of the most prominent features of a person’s appearance, it makes sense that it is typically one of the most popular surgeries performed worldwide each year.
Why Do Patients Choose To Have Nose Surgery?
Patients usually come to see us for cosmetic reasons, such as a hump on the nose, or maybe the tip of their nose is too […]
Otoplasty, also known as ear reshaping surgery or ear pinning surgery, is a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of the ears by adjusting their position, shape, and size. The goal of this procedure is to create a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing look for the face and head.
Who Can Get An Otoplasty?
Often times prominent ears can leave people feeling self-conscious. Unfortunately, young children may get bullied because of the ears. Even into adulthood, patients may have difficulty exposing their ears, and try to use their hair to cover up their ears. Many of our patients also complained of wearing glasses […]
Get the rejuvenated skin you are looking for! Having a good skin care regimen to keep your skin looking fresh and rejuvenated involves more than just washing your face and staying hydrated.
Here are some skin tips from the A New You Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa aestheticians.
What Should My Daily Skincare Regimen Include?
Your daily skincare regimen should include a gentle cleanser, a skin toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen, plus what our aestheticians consider to be the most important skincare product: a retinoic acid (Tretinoin).
What Treatments Can I Do To Help Improve My Skin?
Depending on your skin concerns there are several treatments […]
Leer: Todo sobre el rejuvenecimiento con láser Erbium
Erbium Laser Resurfacing is one of our most popular skin resurfacing treatments. We are pleased to offer this advanced laser technology at our Orland Park office.
How Is Erbium Laser Resurfacing Different From Other Resurfacing Treatments?
Erbium laser is a laser that resurfaces your skin in a gentle approach versus other lasers such as the CO2 laser. The Erbium Laser Resurfacing, also known as the Micro Laser Peel, has less down time than other laser resurfacing treatments and is minimally invasive.
The Erbium laser is used for treatment of the following skin conditions and issues:
Scarring
Hyperpigmentation
Melasma
Skin Texture
Wrinkles
Benign Cutaneous Lesions
What Is […]
What Is Blepharoplasty?
Leer: ¿Necesita blefaroplastia?At present, the word Blepharo means eyelid and plasty means plastic surgery involving a specified part of the body. According to the National Library of Medicine, the origin of the word Blepharoplasty is Greek (Blepharon – meaning eyelids, and Plastikos – meaning to mould) and was first coined by Karl Ferdinand von Gräfe in 1818 who used this technique to repair eyelid deformities caused by cancer.1
Today, blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove excess skin around the eyes and can be performed on the upper lids, lower lids, or both.
What Condition Does Blepharoplasty Treat?
Eyelid surgery may be necessary […]
Lea: ¿Qué es un estiramiento facial de plano profundo?
A deep plane facelift is a surgical technique performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon where the skin of the face, neck, and underlying subcutaneous tissue is separated. Then the deep layer known as S.M.A.S. (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is incised and elevated from the deeper structure. It is then lifted and secured to the higher structure with sutures. During this process, the malar fat pads are repositioned in the cheeks which helps make your mid-face region look more lifted and youthful. Excess skin is removed and sutured leaving the face and neck with more defined features […]
As it’s now summer, most of us Chicagoans are probably spending more time in the sun enjoying our beloved outdoor activities. We’re often asked about treating the effects of sun damage. But what about the steps you can take to prevent sun damage?
Here are a few things you should know about selecting your sunscreen and preventing sun damage:
Do I Need To Wear Sunscreen Daily Or Only When I’m In The Sun?
The use of daily wear sunscreen is strongly encouraged and recommended by Doctors given it protects you against sunburns, aging skin, wrinkles, sun spots, pre cancers, and skin cancers! It […]
There is an increasing interest from males to seek aesthetic surgery. Oftentimes, we hear the term “dad bod” which refers to men, typically fathers, who have made lifestyle choices that have allowed their bodies to shift. While men do not experience the true physical changes that women endure during childbirth, men may experience “sympathy weight gain. A Daddy do-over may be able to help men who are bothered by their dreaded Dad bod.
What Is A Dad Bod?
A Dad bod is slang for men with a body type typical of an average Dad. Usually, it’s in reference to middle-aged men, with […]
