Eyelids Lift Surgery (blepharoplasty) Results (BEFORE AND AFTER)

Skin moles removal results depends on location, size, and depth of moles. Most moles appear on the surface during childhood and adolescence. Moles will grow as the child (or teen) grows. Some moles will darken, and others will lighten. These changes are expected and seldom a sign of melanoma, the most severe skin cancer. Here are three facts that can help you find melanoma soon and get treatment. If you see a mole or other spot that is growing, itching, bleeding, or changing in any way, at once, make an appointment to see a dermatologist. Most moles do not require treatment. A dermatologist will remove a mole that: is bothersome (rubs against clothing, etc.), unattractive to a patient, and suspicious (could be skin cancer). After a mole is removed, the skin will heal. If the mole grows back, make another appointment to see your dermatologist. The recurrence of a mole could be a sign of melanoma, the most severe type of skin cancer.

Skin scars treatment or revision surgery results in the improvement of scars, either cosmetic or functional. Skin scars are results of earlier surgery trauma, or inflammatory processes, e.g., acne. The injury may be cosmetically distressing or may distort functional anatomy. Thus, the aim of scar revision is the achievement of an aesthetically pleasing or less visible scar. Scars can be categorized by various descriptive characteristics, including contour, shape, length, width, color, and function. Recognition and analysis of these unique characteristics, along with the scars’ location and place, will aid in determining the proper technique or combination of procedures in revising a given scar. Numerous revision procedures are available to correct the various types of injuries. No one treatment or procedure is effective in correcting all types of scars. Therefore, knowledge, understanding, and experience using various techniques are vital to achieving acceptable results.

Liposuction, the number one cosmetic surgery performed globally, is a procedure removing unwanted lumps, bulges, and areas of resistant fat deposits from specific areas of the body. Patients should be in good health, emotionally stable, and have realistic expectations. Age is not a consideration, but older patients usually have diminished skin elasticity and thus will probably not achieve the same results as a younger person with tighter skin. While no method of Liposuction is a substitute for proper nutrition and physical exercise, nor is it an alternative for general weight reduction, it is ideal for permanently removing localized areas of fat that are diet and exercise-resistant. The most common areas for treatment include upper thighs (saddlebags), abdomen, flanks (Love handles), and upper arms. Other areas include facial fat accumulations, including a double chin, neck and jowls, breast, hips, buttocks, and knees. I can do cheeks, calves, and ankles, but the results are less impressive in these areas. In men, Liposuction can be used to correct gynecomastia (enlarged breasts) and, more recently, scarless breast reduction in females. In addition, Liposuction is used to remove sweat glands in the underarm to reduce excessive sweating without affecting the body's ability to cool itself. The application of external ultrasound before Liposuction is a technique that applies the transcutaneous application of high-frequency ultrasonic fields delivered into the wetted fatty tissue to melt fat cells and make it easy for extraction. All types of energy (mechanical, ultrasound, laser, and radiofrequency have been combined with Liposuction to reduce surgeon effort and improve the result. The "power" in power-assisted/power-tumescent Liposuction (mechanical energy) refers to the use of a cannula with a back-and-forth motion of the tip passes through tissue to suction out fat in fibrous (male breast) or the back with reduced effort. Power-assisted Liposuction helps skin tighten during the recovery period.

Hair restoration involves moving hair from one body area to another for cosmetic improvement. The latest advances in the field, such as smaller grafts, follicular unit extraction or FUE, and novel pain reduction methods, make hair restoration treatment successful, safer, and more comfortable. Hair transplantation is most used for male pattern baldness. The second most common use is to treat female pattern baldness. Many women do not experience recession but wish to advance their hairline because of the congenital high hairline, traction alopecia, or previous facial cosmetic surgery. There are several key differences to note in the appearance of the male verse female hairline. It has been previously reported that the male hairline is typically 7 to 8 cm above the glabella and 5 to 7 cm in women. Besides, a variety of conditions can be successfully treated with hair transplantation, such as scalp scarring, facial scars due to trauma or surgery, and hair loss due to traction can be repaired with hair transplantation. Finally, hair transplantation can be successfully used to restore hair to the eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, mustache, or goatee area; and even in areas of the body, such as the pubis or chest. The PRP and growth factors are used pre-operatively, intra-operatively, or post-operatively. The scalp where hairs are transplanted decreases bleeding, and bruising accelerates healing and reduces shock hair loss. The injection of nano fat or enriched micro fat is performed subcutaneously above the galea and in proximity to the hair bulb, which is the region where stem cells exist.

Acne scars lead to emotional embarrassment, poor self-esteem, social isolation, low confidence, body image alterations, unemployment, lowered academic performance, and exacerbation of the psychiatric disease of anxiety or depression. Acne scars treatment must consider the cost of treatment, the severity of lesions, physician goals, patient expectations, side-effect profiles, psychological or emotional effects to the patient, and prevention measures. Various treatment modalities range from topical therapies, chemical peelings, micro-needling, or microdermabrasion, subcision, autologous ⁄ non-autologous dermal fillers to energy-based technology such as fractioned ⁄ non-fractionated lasers, ablative/non-ablative lasers, pigment or vascular-specific lasers, and minor surgical procedures. Whatever the choice, it should be clearly understood by both physicians and patients that, at present, improvement of scarring, rather than total cure, is the goal. Any intervention or treatment aims to improve scars, not for a total cure or perfection.

Vitiligo causes the skin to lose its natural color in hair, eyes, and mouth. Segmental vitiligo is a subtype of vitiligo with a specific unilateral distribution. What causes this color loss is still a mystery. We do know that vitiligo is not contagious. It is not life-threatening. The treatments can help stop disease progression, induce re-pigmentation, and decrease relapses risk. Cosmetics, sunscreens, topical corticosteroids, topical and oral PUVA therapy, and narrow-band UVB radiation are some medical treatment modalities used for patients with vitiligo. Different surgical techniques have been devised over the years, including tissue grafts—best results are obtained in segmental subtype vitiligo. Combining two or more treatments often gives the best results. Each treatment method has advantages and disadvantages, and not all procedures are ideal for every patient. It is not possible to predict how a patient will respond to treatment. It is crucial to remember that no one treatment works for everyone. Results can vary from one part of the body to another.

Hair loss treatment for women begins with a complimentary video-microscopic hair density test and digital documentation to calculate and monitor results. MSI offers two drug molecules (i.e., 5% minoxidil solution and finasteride) to stop hair loss and regrow hair. Minoxidil, finasteride, vitamins, and trace elements are injected during a mesotherapy treatment session. Growth Factors for hair regrowth are added to our cocktail when mixed with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Several-time weekly application of a laser-emitting device (LED) to "stimulate" hair growth of existing miniaturized hairs is one of the new light therapies for hair loss. The most recent hair preservation and restoration treatment is the newly introduced combination of mesotherapy, infrared technology, oxygen therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and nano fat or micro fat (stem cell therapy). Penetration of PRP and nano fat or micro fat is eased with microneedling, dermal roller, or fractional radiofrequency. Hair transplantation is at the forefront of developing these applications. Recently an increase in female patients requesting lowering the frontal hairline or lowering the height of the forehead is in demand. Besides, I can successfully treat a variety of conditions with hair transplantation. Scarring of the scalp and hair loss due to traction can be repaired with hair transplantation. Finally, hair transplantation can successfully restore hair to the eyebrows, eyelashes, or pubis.

At MSI, every treatment option begins with a complimentary video-microscopic hair density test and digital documentation so that results can be calculated and monitored. MSI offers physician formulated hair tonics. Hair tonics contain two drug molecules (i.e., 5% minoxidil solution and finasteride) to stop hair loss and help hair regrowth. During mesotherapy, the minoxidil, finasteride, vitamins, and trace elements are microinjected. Growth Factors for hair regrowth are added to our cocktail when mixed with Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Several-time weekly application of a laser-emitting device (LED) to "stimulate" hair growth of existing miniaturized hairs is one of the new light therapies for hair loss. The most recent available treatment of both hair preservation and restoration is the newly introduced combination of mesotherapy, infrared technology, and oxygen therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and nano fat or micro fat (stem cell therapy). Penetration of PRP and nano fat or micro fat is eased with the use of microneedling, dermal roller, or the use of fractional radiofrequency. Hair restoration has become increasingly popular in recent years with both men and women. New technologies such as follicular unit extraction and grafting have made it possible for patients to get a natural-looking result with minimal downtime. In addition to hair loss treatment, a variety of conditions can be successfully treated with hair transplantation. Scarring of the scalp, facial scars due to trauma or surgery, and hair loss due to traction can be repaired with hair transplantation. Finally, hair transplantation can be successfully used to restore hair to the eyebrows; eyelashes; beard, mustache, or goatee area; and even in areas of the body, such as the pubis or chest.

ELOS and laser hair removal result in long-term hair reduction. After four to six laser treatments, the total amount of hair is significantly reduced, generally from seventy to ninety percent. Hair grows much more delicate and lighter in color. You can expect these changes to last for many years. Hirsutism is the abnormal growth of terminal hair in women in male-pattern (androgen-dependent) sites, such as the face and chest. Hypertrichosis refers to excess hair growth in any body area that is not androgen-dependent. Although hypertrichosis is often a primarily cosmetic problem, it may also represent a cutaneous sign of an underlying systemic disease. To ensure long-term hair reduction in these conditions, we combine three technology, light, laser, and radiofrequency. Electro-Optical Synergy (ELOS) or, in short, E-light technology combines electrical (conducted radiofrequency (RF)) and optical (laser/light) energies. The general idea of this method is to reduce the intensity – and thus, the potential side-effects of optical power (laser or light) by combining it with bipolar radiofrequency (RF). Based on this combination, E-light technology is more tolerated in all skin phototypes and more effective in removing lightly pigmented hair and thin hair. The large spot size of the light energy makes it easy to treat large surface areas such as the back, chest, and legs. The result is long-term hair reduction,” 

Dermatologists’ skincare products or cosmeceuticals results are well recognized. Cosmeceuticals are topically applied products, such as creams, lotions, and ointments. Cosmeceuticals are not merely cosmetics that make more beautiful camouflage and are not natural drugs that have undergone rigorous controlled studies. Aesthetic patients are calculating about skincare and often seek professional advice when choosing cosmeceuticals. Cosmeceuticals are moisturizers, serums, and masques with active ingredients that confer added skin benefits. In aesthetic practice, the use of cosmeceu­ticals in combination with cosmetic procedures is a new treatment ideal for skin rejuvenation. Developing individualized skincare products requires a basic understanding of cosmeceuti­cal ingredients. Patients with rosacea, eczema, seborrhea, and acne require specially selected products to enhance skin appearance without irritating their underlying conditions. Pre-treatment with cosmeceuticals can prime the skin for procedures, and post-treatment can reduce complications. Thus, understanding the benefits of cosmeceutical ingredi­ents is essential in the clinical setting. Medically based skincare products target three cellular components that contribute to aged skin: keratinocytes, melanocytes, and fibroblasts. Instituting the correct routine will slow the progression of aging and work toward reversing the extrinsic and intrinsic aging changes. The goals of the topical regimen are to reverse sun damage, slow the aging process by increasing collagen, elastin, and glycos­aminoglycans (GAGs), minimize oxidative damage, and address some active disease states (acne, rosacea, melasma).