Consultations are important in your cosmetic journey for many reasons and are crucial for both you and your doctor in determining if there is a good fit for the doctor-patient relationship to continue with treatment. It’s essential that you know and trust your cosmetic injector. As our lives become faster paced, more and more medspas promote the in and out treatments, which truly devalues your patient experience and quality of care. While consultations should fun, exciting, and not take up your entire day, you should also be confident that your physician can provide the cosmetic goals you are looking to […]
Life is often unpredictable and chances are that at some point throughout the course of your lifetime, you will experience some form of injury or even a surgical procedure. While unavoidable, it is likely that one or more of these instances have left you with a physical reminder of this trauma in the form of a scar. Although they are a natural part of the healing process, poor healing may lead to scars that are obvious, disfiguring, or unsightly, leaving the bearer with feelings of discomfort or embarrassment. Unfortunately, a scar may never be completely erased, but scar revision can […]
The cheek area is an important part of an attractive appearance because the bone and skin structure create highlights and shadows. The cheeks also work to anchor facial balance of all features. Dr. Lewen prefers cheek fillers rather than cheek implants because the technique gives him exceptional control when sculpting the cheek and mid-face area. Here are some of his recommendations for best practices when using dermal fillers for the cheeks.
Do Remain Cognizant of Anatomical Considerations
First and foremost, the individual patient’s anatomy must be considered when administering cheek fillers. This may require injecting the fillers in areas around the cheekbone […]
The thyroid is part of the endocrine system that regulates the hormones in your body that are needed for sleep, libido, metabolism, emotions and many other aspects of your physical health and overall well-being. Thyroid disorders cause an imbalance of hormones, and your body does not function as well as it should. Dr. Lewen works with men and women who have thyroid conditions that cause dry eyes to help them find solutions.
What is Thyroid Eye Disease?
Dry eyes and other issues may be symptoms of a thyroid condition that causes you to have too many or too few hormones in your […]
Combining non surgical brow lift with fillers.
When the skin of the forehead area thins with age, the resultant sagging lowers the eyebrows and hinders how open your eyes look. The overall effect is that you look tired and angry. Brow lift surgery is often recommended to rejuvenate the forehead area by removing excess skin and fat, but this may be more extensive than what is needed in some cases. A nonsurgical brow lift relies on dermal fillers to add volume to the skin and reduce sagging.
Advantages of a Nonsurgical Brow Lift
Brow lift surgery may take several hours, and you will […]
Spider veins are generally harmless condition, but the appearance of these red, blue or purple veins on the skin can be bothersome for some. In order to achieve clear skin, many people choose to pursue spider vein treatment. Below, we’ll examine spider vein treatment and the kinds of results that it can produce.
What Are Spider Veins?
Spider veins are a type of abnormal vein condition that are smaller and closer to the surface of the skin. They may appear as red, blue, or purple tree branches or spider webs on the surface of the skin of the thighs, calves, ankles, face, […]
Most people considering a procedure as drastic as a facelift do research before undergoing the procedure. It doesn’t take long to realize that there are many variations of the facelift procedure available, and you don’t always have to “go big or go home.” The full facelift is traditionally what comes to mind when we think about the procedure, but many cosmetic surgery practices now offer what is known as a mid facelift, a less extensive alternative. Below are three differences between the two procedures to help determine which is right for you.
Areas Treated
The main detail that distinguishes a full facelift […]
Rhinoplasty is one of the most sought-after procedures in the plastic surgery world. The popularity of this procedure can be attributed to its versatility in solving both cosmetic and functional concerns. However, many people who would be excellent candidates for the procedure are fearful of going under the knife. Luckily, plastic surgeons have discovered a way to provide this demographic with non-surgical rhinoplasty procedures that are also effective. While this is a fantastic alternative, you may be wondering if the results of non-surgical rhinoplasty are just as permanent as its more extensive counterpart.
What Is Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?
Traditional rhinoplasty is a surgical […]
A droopy eyelid may be caused by ptosis, a condition that indicates damage or abnormalities with the muscles or nerves of the eyelid. In these cases, treatments that are intended specifically for anti-aging may not produce the desired improvement. If droopy eyelids contribute to your look of being tired or sad, Dr. Lewen may recommend droopy eyelid surgery.
Diagnosing Droopy Eyelids Caused by Ptosis
The first step in finding the right treatment for the tired look of your eyes is to determine what is causing the sagging of the eyelid. Stretching of the muscles that control the eyelid are the most common […]
If you have ever had a bout of poor sleep or been out too late at night, you know that dark circles are a sign of being exhausted. In these cases, though, dark circles typically resolve with some hydration, food and good sleep. If you always have dark circles under your eyes, lifestyle changes may not do the trick. Discuss your concerns with Dr. Lewen, and he may recommend tear trough fillers for dark circles.
What Causes Chronic Dark Circles Under the Eyes?
The dark coloration under your eye is caused by thinning skin that allows the blood vessels and underlying tissues […]