Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery In the field of aesthetics and plastic surgery, one of the most common concerns that women want to address is a generalized tired appearance and the desire to look and feel better, says Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist Dr. Sean Weiss. With a focus on treatments for and procedures of the head, neck and face, Dr. Weiss is fellowship-trained and board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. “We take pride in developing a comprehensive plan that may involve both surgical and nonsurgical treatments to optimize our patients image in a subtle and effective manner. Frequently we use combination therapy to achieve results that are better than we could achieve using one treatment type by itself,” says Dr. Weiss. He adds that both surgical and non-surgical approaches can provide outstanding results, and an in-person consultation is the best way to start working on a plan that works best for your lifestyle and budget. Dr. Weiss’s recommends the non-surgical neck lift using ThermiTight® as an ideal solution for those wanting to improve the neck and jawline with little if any downtime and no incisions. Other helpful procedures
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include the local anesthesia facelift, local anesthesia eyelid lift, liquid rhinoplasty, platelet rich plasma injection and other facial enhancements. At Khoobehi & Associates, female patients most commonly seek ways to rejuvenate the face and body and restore a youthful appearance. At times, the practice sees women who have undergone previous cosmetic procedures and are unhappy with the results. According to Dr. Kamran Khoobehi, the doctors specialize in revision cosmetic procedures and take pride in helping women who are unhappy in their own skin. Drs. Khoobehi and Walters perform plastic and reconstructive surgery for the face, breast and body, and Dr. Mai, a boardcertified dermatologist, offers ways to restore youth in a nonsurgical approach. “At Khoobehi & Associates, we offer fat grafting with a majority of procedures. Fat grafting is using one’s own fat to refine different areas of the body. For example, we often incorporate fat grafting to breast augmentations to help the patient achieve a more natural result,” says Dr. Khoobehi. When seeking any face or body procedure, Dr. Khoobehi recommends doing your research and ensuring that you are seeing a board certified
plastic surgeon by visiting ASPS.com. Cosmetic dermatologists are another specialty that can help with body contouring and facial rejuvenation. Board-certified dermatologists Dr. Kyle Coleman and Dr. Lisa Donofrio own Être Cosmetic Dermatology, a practice centered on aesthetics. “Most commonly women seek us out to address signs of sun aging from discoloration to fine lines and sagging skin. Early intervention and prevention are paramount in slowing down the signs of aging. From topical therapies to injectables, the earlier patients start treatment, the better,” says Dr. Coleman. Drs. Coleman and Donofrio are excited to introduce Silhouette InstaLift to the practice, which is a non-invasive procedure that incorporates dissolvable threads that hold and lift facial tissue to counter gravity’s unwanted effects on the face. “InstaLift threads are a revolution in minimally invasive procedures, bridging the gap between what can be accomplished with fillers and invasive skin lifting techniques,” says Dr. Donofrio. “In about 20 minutes, sagging tissues can begin to be supported by the injection of thin absorbable threads under the skin.” Like Dr. Khoobehi, Drs. Coleman and Donofrio emphasize that home research is paramount when deciding to pursue a cosmetic procedure, and when in doubt, always seek a second opinion – one size doesn’t fit all.