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Your face can say a lot about you. However, it’s not just your facial expressions that tell a story—your facial features can also give others more insight into your personality. Getting older often means finding fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, lips, and forehead. Luckily, these unwanted additions can be treated with laser skin resurfacing and BOTOX. Here’s a closer look at the similarities and differences between these two:
This noninvasive treatment is a great choice for anyone looking to obtain younger-looking and more radiant skin. Laser skin resurfacing uses the power of strong yet gentle lasers to drastically reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, acne, acne scars, and discoloration. During the treatment, the cosmetic surgeon moves the laser device over specific areas of the skin. Ablative lasers are used to carefully remove layers of skin, revealing healthier and more youthful-looking skin. Non-ablative lasers are used to boost collagen growth, giving the skin a firmer texture as well as a plumper appearance. Laser skin resurfacing is commonly used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
This injectable treatment is also commonly used to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Unlike laser skin resurfacing, this treatment is performed by injecting the prescription medicine, which blocks nerve signals to muscles, directly into different muscles around the face. By blocking the signals, the BOTOX injection prevents the most common muscle movements that cause annoying lines and wrinkles. BOTOX treatments are typically performed in fewer than 30 minutes, and the results generally last between three to six months. Patients can visit their cosmetic surgeon after that time period to ask about receiving more BOTOX injections.
Dr. Michael A. Horn is highly skilled in performing both laser skin resurfacing and BOTOX injections. If you’d like to learn more about which procedure is right for you, contact our team today by giving us a call at (312) 202-9000.
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BOTOX and dermal fillers can both be used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles that form around the mouth, eyes, and forehead. When performed by professionals, these treatments help improve both the texture and look of the skin. Recently, many skincare products have claimed to give the same results as these cosmetic procedures, but this simply isn’t true!
In this video, you’ll learn more about skincare products claiming to provide the same results as BOTOX or dermal fillers. Research shows that both BOTOX and dermal fillers provide amazing results for patients with different types of lines and wrinkles. However, there is no research that proves that any skincare product can produce the same results.
Learn more about the amazing benefits of BOTOX and dermal fillers when you contact the team working here with Dr. Michael A. Horn in Chicago. Call us today at (312) 202-9000 to learn more about our services.
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When you’re confident with your appearance, it’s easier to let others see your dazzling personality. However, as you get older, various signs of aging can start appearing on the face, making it more challenging to feel confident. Luckily, cosmetic surgeons can help reduce the signs of aging with injectables. There are many myths surrounding injectables, but here’s a closer look at the truth behind them:
- Injectables Are the Same as BOTOX
Dermal fillers, or injectables, are commonly used to fill in fine lines and wrinkles around the face. BOTOX can also be used to reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles, thereby giving the patient a younger-looking face. However, injectables and BOTOX don’t work the same way. BOTOX works by stopping muscle movement that causes some of the most commonly found wrinkles and lines. Dermal fillers fill in lines and wrinkles to give the face a plumper, tighter, and more youthful appearance.
- People Will Know You’ve Used Injectables
A lot of women and men hesitate to learn more about injectables, because they’ve heard that dermal fillers are obvious to spot. However, when you visit an experienced professional, you’ll learn that injectables can give you back a youthful look that is also natural.
- Injectables Typically Come with a Long Recovery Period
Injectables are one of the simplest procedures performed by cosmetic surgeons. Some patients may experience slight soreness or redness after receiving injectables, but these issues resolve themselves quickly. Most patients are able to return to normal activities the very same day they receive their injectables!
If you’re ready to learn more about injectables, contact the friendly team working here with Dr. Michael A. Horn. Our plastic surgery center is the best choice for a variety of procedures, including breast enhancement. Visit our website or call us at (312) 202-9000 for more information.
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One of the first questions many patients have when it comes to cosmetic surgery is what they can expect during the recovery. In addition, many patients are curious about maintaining the results once the procedure is complete. If you are preparing for liposuction, take a look at the following tips for liposuction aftercare:
1. Be Prepared for Swelling
Your plastic surgeon will typically have you wear compression bandages or a compression garment immediately following your surgery to help reduce swelling and smooth your newly contoured areas. Your surgeon may also prescribe you with anti-inflammatory medication to help reduce any swelling during the first 48 hours.
2. Know How to Reduce Swelling
There are several things you can do following your liposuction procedure to help alleviate swelling and any minor discomfort. One way to help reduce swelling is to stay hydrated with plenty of fluids. It is also a good idea to maintain a low-sodium diet as salt can force your body to retain water and swell. Another way to reduce swelling is to gently massage the area to encourage proper blood circulation. You will also want to avoid returning to your normal activity level too quickly as this may cause an increase in swelling.
3. Follow Your Surgeon’s Instructions
The best way to maintain the results following liposuction is to follow your plastic surgeon’s aftercare guidelines. This will typically include wearing your compression garment, following a healthy diet, and maintaining your exercise routine after you have sufficiently recovered. Exercise and proper diet are crucial to help you avoid weight gain that may interfere with the results. In addition, quick weight gain following liposuction may lead to negative consequences such as dimpling along the newly contoured area. Get the results you want by sticking to a healthy lifestyle following your liposuction procedure.
Are you ready to contour your body with liposuction? If so, call Dr. Michael A. Horn in Chicago at (312) 202-9000 to set up an initial consultation. With several years of experience, Dr. Horn is devoted to helping patients determine which procedure best suits their needs. Learn more about our liposuction and breast implant procedures by contacting our office today.
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Liposuction is one of the most common body contouring procedures done today. This procedure helps patients who are unable to shed those last few pounds with diet and exercise. Unlike a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty that works to remove excessive amounts skin and fat, liposuction is ideal for individuals who are near their goal weight with localized fat deposits in certain areas of their body. Before you schedule a consultation with your plastic surgeon, consider these four areas of the body that can benefit from liposuction.
1. Abdomen
One of the most common areas of the body treated through liposuction is the abdomen. Fat deposits can build up along the abdomen due to the natural aging process as well as following pregnancy. Fortunately, liposuction can help to eliminate stubborn fat deposits along the abdomen for a tight, contoured profile.
2. Hips
Another area that is commonly treated with liposuction is the hips. When diet and exercise are doing little to combat fat deposits along the hips, commonly known as love handles, liposuction may be your best bet.
3. Thighs
It can be extremely difficult to lose weight in your thighs, no matter how many squats or lunges you do during your normal exercise routine. Luckily, liposuction can be used to eliminate excess fat deposits along the inner, outer, and back of the thighs.
4. Face
Many people think that liposuction is only used to treat fat deposits on lower areas of the body; however, liposuction can also benefit individuals who are struggling with fat along their neck and cheeks. Help redefine your facial contours and eliminate jowls by undergoing this procedure.
The best way to determine if you are a candidate for liposuction is to consult with a cosmetic surgeon. Let Dr. Michael A. Horn educate you on your cosmetic surgery options by contacting (312) 202-9000. You can also visit our website to learn more about our breast augmentation and breast enhancement procedures.
