Thank you for your question, Kelly!
Certified OculoPlastic surgeon who has done hundreds of under eye injections with facial filler products including Restylane and Belotero. Such hyaluronic acid (HA) facial filler products are very effective and relatively safe for correcting under eye hollowing (tear troughs). The most common side effects seen include some bruising and swelling, redness, and some tenderness in the injection area. All of these side effects typically tend to resolve rather quickly within the first week after treatment
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Do I have to wear sunscreen every single day, even if I am sitting in my office all day? Is it enough that my foundation has some added SPF 15? Thanks so much! K. L.
Thank you very much for the super important question regarding sunscreen! Sunscreen and sun protection are one of my favorite topics. It is very important to use sunscreen EVERY single day! Yes, even if it is raining! Yes, even if you don’t go outside at all. No, the SPF in your foundation is not enough. You need to use a dedicated sunscreen. There are many types of […]
My girlfriend recently got Botox on her forehead but she also had her lips plumped. It took away the lines around her mouth similar to her forehead? Are both areas done with Botox?
Thank you! J.W.
Hi J.W.,
You are correct; your girlfriend did get a Botox treatment on her forehead to address the lines. However, she did not get Botox to add volume to her lips or to treat the lines around her mouth. Although I did not treat your girlfriend, in my practice I use facial fillers for adding volume to the lip area and nasolabial lines (lines around the mouth). […]
I am 34 years old and I really want to try Botox for the first time. I am a super nervous about losing all my expression. I also do not want to look like I have had any work done. Is it possible to erase the visible lines on my face and the ones between my eyebrows (11’s) while still looking natural?
Thank you. Amy P.
Hi Amy P, what great and common questions you have regarding Botox! Yes, you can have both your forehead and the glabella (area between your eyebrows) treated, while still being able to make natural […]
Every girl has a “go to” dress, pair of shoes, lipstick, and even a song that adds some pep to her step. I am no exception to this rule, and I routinely make sure that I have a stockpile of these “must-have” items for days when the blahs overcome my mood. Of course, nothing makes me feel better then a fantastic beauty product/treatment. A fantastic beauty product or treatment should have your girlfriends asking why you have a glow, and your boyfriend(s) asking to spend more time with you! My must-haves for beauty products/treatments have some friends intrigued while others […]
When I was 13 years old I absolutely loved St. Ives Apricot scrub. I thought it was the best thing and I was “oh, so sophisticated” adding a scrub into my skincare routine. Sure, it broke me out more and irritated my skin. Sure, I never fully rinsed it off and had a grit residue on my face for at least 2 hours after using it. Yet, for some reason, it still made me feel fantastic! Fast forward to 15 years later and I still get the same thrill when adding a new product to my now “seemingly sophisticated” skincare regimen…I […]
Patients will often tell me, “I’m so sick of people telling me I look tired all the time. Yes, I did get enough sleep last night!” The eyes have long been considered the window to the soul. As such, its pretty easy to see why the area of the face immediately surrounding the eyes is so important in terms of non-verbal communication. Think for a minute about how this delicate area of the face can so easily convey such things to others as mood, general health and welfare, stress levels, youthfulness, energy levels and fatigue, vitality, confidence, happiness, and so […]
South Floridians are no strangers to the sun; in fact we see the sun every single day. Even during rainy season, that big ball of fire will find a way to poke out and create a steamy, sticky hotness that can only be described as south Florida’s weather. The sun represents fun, happiness, beach days, and carefree living….it also causes premature aging, sunspots, wrinkles, and skin cancers. Now that I have taken all the joy away from the sun, let me tell you that all that nastiness can be prevented with the use of sunscreen! I use sunscreen every single […]
Hi! First and foremost welcome to my blog! I am the Practice Manager & Patient Coordinator for Dr. Gregory D. Lewen. I am also a skin care enthusiast! I will provide some insight from the perspective of a Patient Coordinator in a Plastic Surgery practice, as well as a girly patient who will be honest and less technical then Dr. Lewen! Dr. Lewen will also post on this blog, for more technical and/or clinical answer(s) to those questions involving procedures and surgeries. I too, will answer any questions from existing patients, potential patients, and just curious minds. Let me also […]
Clarisonic® utilizes sonic technology which is proven to gently, yet effectively loosen dirt and oil to clear your pores. The Clarisonic® Skin Cleansing Brush uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften, and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, the Clarisonic® micro-massage action cleans more than twice as effectively as manual cleansing.
In addition to cleaner skin with the Clarisonic®, you’ll notice a reduction in the appearance of pores, improved skin tone and texture, a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improved absorption of serums and moisturizers.
Clarisonic® offers a safe, gentle, […]