Common Facial Rejuvenation Concerns

With less daylight and more time spent indoors lounging around, winter lends itself as an ideal opportunity for facial cosmetic surgery procedures. In this week’s Q&A , Dr. White answers some commonly asked facial rejuvenation concerns.

How can I fix the overlapping skin on my eye lid?

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure to remove overlapping skin of the upper eyelid. Sometimes medically necessary, it is also completed for cosmetic reasons. As with any surgery, do your homework. Look at online reviews . Ask other patients. Eyelid surgery is both art and science; but in order to achieve an aesthetically pleasing result, art is most important. Look at before and after images. Field of vision testing can determine if the procedure is cosmetic or medically necessary.

Is it true if you put human placenta on your face it gives an instant facelift?

There is a new cream, derived from stem cells of human placentas, posed to encourage faster regeneration of skin cells. Rather than using liquefied placentas, boiled to about 220 degrees (F), RNL Bio uses the active cells of natural placenta that are more efficient in stimulating the skin. The cream does not contain actual stem cells, only human proteins . However, no solid,scientific evidence exists at this point which supports human placenta as an effective rejuvenation technique.

What questions should I ask my surgeon about chin augmentation surgery?

You should ask your surgeon what type of implant will be used and if the implant will be fixed in position. Location of the incision is also crucial information. You may want to discuss possible risks like infection, nerve irritation [marginal mandibular nerve, mental nerve], bleeding, implant rejection and bone re-absorption by implant pressure.

Whats a good ,non-surgical treatment for facial wrinkles?

Your solution will ultimately depend on the location, amount and severity of wrinkles. There are various treatments for facial wrinkles. Topical retinoids can aid in the prevention of fine lines while neuromodulator treatments like Botox and Dysport can temporarily reduce the appearance of crow’s feet and frown lines. Hyaluronic acid fillers are effective in temporarily addressing smile lines or smoker’s lines by restoring volume. Chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing are also used to rejuvenate damaged skin.