For years platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been used to assist in the recovery of injuries. Now it is being used to improve skin texture and remove unwanted lines and wrinkles. It is commonly used to rejuvenate the skin under the eye but can be applied anywhere where there is aged and wrinkled skin. This… Read More
Archive for the ‘Volume Augmentation’ Category
Hair and Makeup After a Facelift
PostedIt’s not uncommon for a many of our Seattle plastic surgery patients to ask about sunscreen and makeup application after facelift procedures. The recovery period after a facelift can depend on what specifically was done but here are a several recommendations we give our patients in regards to hair and makeup application following facelift. Sunscreen… Read More
Instant Cheeks for a Youthful You
PostedFull cheeks with high cheekbones are a sign of youth and beauty. As we age our cheeks lose volume, and the skin and muscle without the underlying structure to support them, form folds and jowls producing the tired, sunken look of aging. Replacing the volume in the facial cheeks can help reduce the hollowed etching… Read More
Platelet Rich Plasma: Natural Facial Fillers for a Smoother, More Youthful Face
PostedRepair of wounds and injuries has been an area of intense research since musculoskeletal injuries are a very common cause of severe long-term pain and physical disability affecting hundreds of millions of people around the world. Building on studies of agents active in tissue repair, the cosmetic community has adopted methods effective in these investigations…. Read More
Bellevue, Seattle Micro-Needling Collagen Induction Therapy: Heal Yourself to Smoother Skin
PostedHow It Works After Treatment Micro-Needling FAQ Micro-needling is another tool in the collagen induction armamentarium. Since the loss of collagen contributes to the fine (and not so fine) wrinkles that come with age, the acne that is the bane of puberty, and the stretch marks of pregnancy, micro-needling induced collagen formation can help rejuvenate… Read More
Less Pain, More Gain
PostedHere at the Bel-Red Center for Aesthetic Surgery we do not agree with the axiom “no pain, no gain” — quite the opposite. In addition to local and topical anesthetics, cooling and the smallest-diameter needles (32 gauge), we have added another technique in our unending quest to provide the utmost in comfort for our patients: vibration, which… Read More
FDA Gives Unanimous Approval to a New Cheek Filler
PostedIn case you haven’t heard, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Juvéderm Voluma XC (made by Allergan) to correct age-related volume deficits of the cheeks in adults aged 21 years and older. Unfortunately, age can often cause a sagging effect underneath the eyes and above the cheek bones giving the face a more… Read More
Tis the Season…for Facelifts!
PostedSeriously, winter is a fantastic time for cosmetic surgery! Many people in the Seattle area and elsewhere opt for a facelifts and other cosmetic surgical procedures during this time of year. If you’ve planned ahead, good thinking! For those wondering why winter might be a good time for cosmetic surgery, let me tell you why…… Read More
Facial Surgery for the True You
PostedYour face is the first thing most people see. It’s a key factor in how people identify you and how your identity is shaped. But what if the outside doesn’t seem like it matches how you truly feel on the inside? You’re not alone. Many of our patients in the Bellevue area come to us… Read More
Botox and Dermal Fillers – What are the Differences?
PostedCosmetic injectables are widely used to enhance youthful beauty and eliminate those telltale signs of aging. Products, such as Botox and dermal fillers are commonly used to restore the glow of good health and youth to skin. Before deciding on one or the other, learn about the differences between dermal fillers and Botox. How Do… Read More
Free Download! The Anatomy of the Facial Aging Process:
Download this patient tool now to learn how you can combat the facial aging process with facial rejuvenation treatments.