Radiesse is plastic surgery, without the plastic, and without the surgery. It takes the invasiveness, scalpels, stitches, and downtime out of a typical facelift, while still providing desired results. So what is Radiesse? What Radiesse Is and How It Works Radiesse is an injectable gel cosmetic made from calcium hydroxyapatite—a compound found in the bones…
The jowls are the lower part of the cheek, close to either side of the mouth. Unfortunately, this part of the face tends to sag noticeably with age. This is due to the skin losing elasticity and the cheeks losing tissue volume, as well as a natural loss in muscle strength. Surgical jowl-lifts have long…
As the aging process happens, skin loses elasticity, density, and firmness. Saggy skin on the face is not only a dead giveaway of a person’s age, but is also cosmetically unacceptable to many. A once-beautiful oval face with jutting cheekbones can become gaunt and tired-looking. While people have opted for surgical face lifts to correct…
As we age, skin naturally begins to thin, loose elasticity, and sag; especially the skin on the face, which starts off thinner than the rest of the body. But a scalpel and sutures aren’t always what’s needed to give your face a boost. Far less invasive than surgery is laser rejuvenation. How Does Laser Rejuvenation…
Before Surgery: Los Angeles patient concerned about saggy skin and the onset of jowling in her cheeks. In a relatively young patient, with only mild degree of sag, a full facelift is considered too early and too invasive. The patient opted for a silhouette lift which is relatively non invasive. Here are before and after pictures:…
Before Surgery: Patient was concerned about saggy skin in her cheeks and the significant jowling. She did not want any invasive surgical procedure and would not consider a surgical face lift. She opted for a silhouette lift which was a great compromise for what she wanted to achieve. Surgery: Los Angeles dermatologist, Dr. Umar was…
Achieving an Eyebrow Lift Without Surgery
Getting an eyebrow lift without surgery may be an ideal treatment for those who recognize the importance of this multi-purpose feature. Eyebrows are a vital facial component because they provide the face with proper aesthetic balance. They are even used in the Rule of Thirds as a form of measurement—defining the top third of the…
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