Cosmetic Surgery Skin Institute

Injected fillers is primarily used to improve the appearance of the skins texture. It can help fill out deep facial wrinkles, creases and furrows, skin depressions and some types of scars. It can also be used to give a fuller, more sensuous look to the lips. fillers is not usually sufficient for severe surface wrinkles on the face, such as multiple vertical "lipstick lines" that sometimes form around the mouth.

The Facial Thread Lift is a very popular non- invasive / minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure among the Cosmetic specialists. The procedure, that involves insertion of barbed threads under the skin in order to tighten lax tissue, was being touted as the cutting-edge procedure with no cutting edges. It has been considered as an easier and less invasive way to rid the face and neck of undesirable wrinkles.

Sudden massive weight loss and post pregnancy can cause the abdominal skin to droop. This can also occur in people who have undergone BARIATRIC SURGERY. Laxity of the abdominal musculature which can lead to hernias is also addressed at the same time.

Unlike liposuction which involves removing only fat allowing the skin to shrink, abdominoplasty is more extensive and is associated with removal of fat, excess skin and tightening of the musculature.

Acne is a very common skin condition, affecting virtually everyone at some point in their lives. It is triggered by many different factors, including hormonal fluctuations, irritants like topical steroid application, diet and certain medications. Acne is due to an overproduction of sebum, a buildup of dead skin cells and an accumulation of bacteria. Some people experience mild non-inflamed acne called acne simplex, while others have inflamed acne or acne vulgaris, which is severe and can be painful. Acne treatment is a collaborative effort between physicians and skin care professional, hence it takes a longer treatment protocol for good results.

History demonstrates that hair removal methods have been around for a long time. When most people think of evolution, they automatically picture a hairy caveman. Even though hair removal has evolved since the Stone Age, it still has a long way to go. New devices are constantly being developed that are more effective and easier to use than what was available as recently as few years ago.

Microblading, also known by a variety of names such as embroidery, microstroking, feather touch and hair like strokes, is a form of permanent makeup that is used to partially or fully camouflage missing eyebrow hair with the appearance of simulated hair using fine deposits of cosmetic tattoo pigments. The brow so created looks very natural without going through any surgical procedure.

A sharp jaw line, prominent cheeks and a chiseled look are highly desired facial features today. Fat deposits on the face tend to accumulate below the chin, on the cheeks and over the jaw line creating a chubby look.

Delineation of facial features and enhancing them can be safely done through minimal access surgery.

Facelift, or a Rhytidectomy, is designed to restore a more youthful appearance by removing major wrinkles and sagging skin. It involves tightening of the facial and neck muscles as well as the removal of any excess skin.

The skin begins to wrinkle and sag as a result of age, sun exposure and genetics. Children and young adults have smooth, round faces due to evenly distributed fatty tissues in facial contours. Over time, the skin sags and folds over the chin, jawline and neck. Not only does a facelift improve facial appearance but also has a dramatic effect on the neck, enhancing its contour and profile.