How long does a facelift
last?
Most experts agree that the average facelift lasts 8-10 years, but I
would rather that patients thought of it that the procedure will make
them look 8-10 years younger, and that the clock starts running again
after the procedure. At the Bougainvillea Clinique we strongly encourage
our patients to take advantage of programs that will significantly extend
the time that their facial rejuvenation procedures will last. A balanced
medical skin aging process to a significant degree. Other anti-aging
and lifestyle interventions available at the Bougainvillea Clinique
will go a long way to keep you looking younger.
I do not want a facelift yet, but is there anything I
can do to take care of some of these lines and the little bit of sagging
skin I see in the mirror?
There are many options available to make a
significant difference without a complete facelift. These include a
skin health program, laser or chemical skin resurfacing, and minimally
invasive endoscopic techniques. At the Bougainvillea Clinique, we will
explain the options available to you. If a facelift really is the best
option we will of course recommend it too.
Why do I have brown patches
and spots on my skin?
Can I do something about it? The most common cause of uneven skin discoloration
is sundamage. The first step is to protect your skin from the sun, and
then to do something about reversing the sun induced damage and aging
changes. Treating the deep layers of the skin with anti-aging products
such as Retin-A, and adding blending products to help smooth uneven
discoloration, followed by a procedure like the Obagi Blue TCA Peel or even laser resurfacing, can dramatically improve the health and appearance
of sun damaged skin.
How do I know whether I need
a tummy tuck or liposuction for my stubborn midsection?
Whether or not a tummy tuck or liposuction is best for you depends on
how much extra skin you have around your abdomen, and what you are trying
to achieve. If your only wish is to take off inches, then ultrasonic
liposuction can go a long way to helping you achieve this without the
larger tummy tuck procedures. If on the other hand you have a significant
amount of excess skin and you want the tightest possible tummy, then
a tummy tuck may be your best option. At the Bougainvillea Clinique
we will help you make the decision regarding the best procedure for
you.
How do I know if I need liposuction
or Endermologie™?
The way your figure looks depends on the amount and condition of fat
and skin. Liposuction removes the fat, but the ultimate outcome depends
on the ability of your skin to shrink. Endermologie™ helps improve the
condition and tone of your skin, enhancing any liposuction result. Endermologie™ will not remove significant bulges of fat, but it will help smooth,
tone and tighten the skin and improve the appearance of cellulite. That
is why at the Bougainvillea Clinique we recommend Endermologie for all
our liposuction patients who want to look and feel their best. If fat
is the problem, then liposuction is appropriate, if poor skin tone is
the problem then Endermologie will help tighten the skin. For most people,
fat and skin are an issue, so both liposuction and Endermologie™ are
recommended. If the skin is really loose and in poor condition, then
only skin excision procedures such as tummy tucks and body lifts will
help.
For more information of facial rejuvenation procedures, please E-mail us or call us at 407-678-3116.
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