October 21st, 2008 Dr. Maas
Many patients are seeking very small, but aesthetically significant changes to the shape of their nose.
Formal rhinoplasty is the traditional and certainly longest lasting option for correction of drooping nasal tips, bumps or depressions on the bridge of the nose or twisted crooked noses. Treating these, and in particular, correcting noses with deformities after previous nose surgery, revision rhinoplasty, is a large part of my facial plastic surgery practice.
With the new hyaluronic acid fillers (like Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane) and Radiesse available and shown to be very safe and effective, I have been very pleased with the success we have achieved in doing minor rhinoplasty in a 15 minute procedure in the office using these fillers.
Benefits of The Lunch Time Nose Job
The procedure is done with minimal discomfort using topical and sometimes a little local anesthesia. We can address droopy tips, weak or depressed bridges of the noses and minor twisting or deformities to nose seen after some rhinoplasty.
Most patients walk out looking totally normal. No noticeable swelling, little or no bruising and very happy.
I have included an example of a patient who was in and out in 15 minutes and achieved her desire for elevating the tip of the nose, and building a stronger bridge, a concern we see in many of our Asian and African American patients as well as those who have had previous rhinoplasty procedures.
The treatment doesn’t last forever and many patients may elect to move to rhinoplasty in the future, but for those who want immediate improvement with low risk and down time, the lunch time rhinoplasty might be the best option.
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October 13th, 2008 Dr. Maas
Although winter is quickly approaching and many of us have put our bathing suits away, there are still many reasons to want smooth skin.
In fact, we all want that smooth firm skin, but as we age many of us struggle with the unsightly appearance of cellulite on our thighs, arms, buttocks and abdomen.
The main factors responsible for cellulite are a lack of exercise, excess consumption of saturated fats, poor hydration and imbalances in hormonal function. More than 80% of all women are affected by cellulite. Maintaining and restoring the smoothness to our skin is something we can help you achieve at The Appearance Care Center at The Maas Clinic through the power of the VelaShape/VelaSmooth technology.
Methods of Cellulite Reduction in San Francisco
The VelaShape/VelaSmooth system is powered by revolutionary elôs™ technology and uses mechanical bi-polar rollers and vacuum. It is the first and leading FDA cleared non-invasive medical solution for circumferential reduction* and the first FDA class II cleared platform for cellulite reduction.
VelaShape/VelaSmooth is a revolutionary aesthetic device that combines the energies of bi-polar Radio Frequency and infrared light for a safe, painless cellulite smoothing treatment without needles or recovery time. Tissue mobilization safely and effectively re-contours the skin surface. The synergy of these three components makes VelaShape/VelaSmooth currently the best cellulite solution for hips, thighs, tummy, arms, buttocks and love handles. For the men out there, love handles are definitely a common problem area.
VelaShape/VelaSmooth is a successful treatment when combined with a good diet, excise and hydration. In out practice we have had seen visible results in 4-6 treatments and recommend maintenance treatments.
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Many patients are seeking very small, but aesthetically significant changes to the shape of their nose.