Understanding Facelift vs. Neck Lift – Which Do You Need?

If you’re dissatisfied with the appearance of loose, sagging skin below your chin and along your neck, you might be considering a cosmetic procedure popularly referred to as a “neck lift” – or, by its official name, rhytidectomy. This procedure removes the excess fat and skin that produce the jowls and sags commonly referred to…

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Emsculpt in Dayton OH: Why we don’t offer Emsculpt and what you should know

If you’ve been considering a cosmetic procedure to enhance the appearance of your abdomen, buttocks, calves, thighs, triceps or biceps, you may have heard about a relatively new procedure called Emsculpt which was recently approved by the FDA. Because of the hype surrounding the new procedure and its classification as non-invasive, you may even be…

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The Dangers of DIY “Medical” Cosmetic Lasers

Popular marketplaces like eBay and Amazon offer a variety of laser products marketed for personal cosmetic use for a variety of treatments ranging from minor skin blemishes and freckles to mole and even tattoo removal. Many people purchase and try these “DIY medical cosmetic lasers,” thinking they may be able to save themselves the cost…

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Tired of seeing your “Zoom Face” all day? Here are some helpful tips for looking your best in video meetings!

If you’re unhappy with how you look on camera during video conference meetings, you’re not alone. After a year of being forced to look at our own faces on video all day long through conferencing platforms like Skype and Zoom, many people find themselves experiencing some insecurity with how unappealing their face can appear through…

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The Thread Lift Nonsurgical Face Lift

Why I Don’t Perform The Thread Lift Nonsurgical Face Lift I have been getting quite a number of requests about the Thread Lift procedure, which is a non-surgical “facelift” that has been in existence since the early 1990’s. The claim is that this “facelift” (and I use the term loosely since it is actually quite…

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Why Winter Is Perfect for Certain Procedures

My Dayton cosmetic surgery patients come to me all year ’round. They undergo tummy tucks, liposuction, and Brazilian Butt Lifts, and other procedures regardless of the season. Many choose the summer months because they have accumulated vacation time that they use for recovery. However, I’ve had a higher number of patients during the winter for certain procedures,…

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Top 10 Liposuction Prep Tips!

So, you’re scheduled your liposuction procedure and are excited to have it finished and see your results. To help my Dayton liposuction patients prepare, I’ve assembled this list of Top Ten Tips for Lipo Success! #1: Talk to us Recovery varies from person to person depending on the area(s) treated and the amount of liposuction…

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What Can Liposuction “Fix”?

Dayton Liposuction Surgeon Answers Your Questions About Liposuction I’d say that the majority of my Dayton liposuction patients come to me with specific areas of fat that they haven’t been able to get rid of by dieting and exercise. There’s actually a scientific reason for that. We all have our own specific genetics and body…

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Spider Veins: Causes, Prevention & Treatment

Even though spider veins are extremely common, knowing that probably doesn’t make you feel any better if you happen to have them. Spider veins, called telangiectasia in the medical world, are thin, bluish blood vessels that can be seen just under the skin. Unlike varicose veins, which are larger, often twisted and generally found only…

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What is High Density PRP and Why Does it Matter?

Many of my patients have asked me about Platelet Rich Plasma injections as an alternative to injectables such as Juvéderm and others. I want you to know that there are cheap systems for drawing blood that separates out the platelet rich plasma but not in a sophisticated enough manner to give you the highest amount…

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