Rhinoplasty: Cost, Pics, Reviews, Q&A

Could consuming alcohol within 24 hours of lip injections dissolve filler & not achieve full results?

alcohol won’t dissolve your filler
Jul 26, 2023

The good news is drinking alcohol will not dissolve lip filler so you can enjoy your event, however I usually don’t recommend attending an important event right after lip filler in case there is bruising or excessive swelling. Lips typically look more filled/swollen right after they are injected. Avoid kissing on the lips for 48-72 hrs after filler also. Icing the lips gently 10-15 minutes at a time can help reduce swelling as can arnica gel (available without a prescription).

Can I do the SculpSure treatment for my belly when I have my period?

Yes, but I recommend waiting.
Jan 17, 2021

You “can” do Sculpsure on your belly when you are on your period, however it may be more uncomfortable during your period, so I would recommend waiting till after. Many women compare the feeling of Sculpsure to menstrual cramps, so having menstrual cramps on top of menstrual cramps is not ideal.

Can SculpSure cause Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia?

Sculpsure/Warmsculpting does not cause PAH
Jan 17, 2021

Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia is a rare phenomenon that can occur with Coolsculpting/Cryolipolysis. One of the benefits of Sculpsure is that there is no such risk for this.

Can you please suggest non-surgical procedures for my lips and mouth?

Fillers give longer lasting results for this.
Jan 17, 2021

I would recommend using a filler to correct this. Both neuromodulators or fillers can correct a down-turned lip, however using fillers will give you longer lasting results and there is better control when correcting the problem because the injector can see the results immediately. Same goes for the sleep wrinkles you mentioned! 🙂

Which is better for putted acne scarring in type 5 skin – Picosure or ICON or both?

Picosure is safer for type 5 skin
Sep 26, 2020

You are correct that there is a potential risk of hyperpigmentation with IPL treatments (ICON). Neither treatment will correct the deep scars in a single treatment, so be patient! Multiple modalities may be the best approach, however I would recommend a combination of Picosure followed by microneedling from an experienced medical office. Picosure is the safest for dark skin, and will help revitalize your skin by stimulating neocollagenesis and increased elastin, while the micro needling will…

Can PicoSure be used to lighten dark Indian skin on your face?

Picosure is safe for ALL skin types
Jun 25, 2019

Aloha! I practice in Hawaii, where most of my patients have darker skin types that will sometimes darken after traditional laser treatment. I chose the PicoSure laser specifically because it is safe for darker skin. It will lighten sun spots, and brighten the skin by stimulating the elastin and collagen in your skin. If you want to lighten your skin then a good sunblock is essential, and Picosure can lighten areas that have been darkened by the the effects of UV, and also…

How does the PicoSure laser work on dark skin vs other lasers for removing freckles and sunspots?

Picosure is safe for all skin types!
May 27, 2019

You are partially correct, some lasers will cause hyperpigmentation in people with darker skin. I practice in Hawaii, where there are a lot of people with darker skin – Hispanics, Asians, Pacific Islanders etc, and that is why I chose PicoSure because it IS safe for all skin types. I have never had any of my patients develop hyperpigmentation following a PicoSure treatment, and that is also why it is the #1 laser used in Asia for treating the skin!