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It depends on skin type, thickness, quality, and severity of jowls. Ultherapy is not a replacement for lower facelift or neck lift. The results tend to be more subtle than surgical results.

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Yes. Radiesse is a calcium based filler that is used for aged looking hands. Most patients need 1-2 syringes of Radiesse per hand and the result lasts just over a year. This is an off-label use of Radiesse.

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This is a very common question. It all comes down to the reputation and technique of the injector. Anyone can learn to inject Botox but physicians such as facial plastic surgeons will have the best understanding of the anatomy and physiology. These physicians tend to also do more volume of Botox and hence, have gained more experience.

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Yes. A youthful and natural looking facelift is possible at any age. There are also many new techniques and adjunctive procedures that will further enhance facial cosmetic surgery. A private consultation is the first step you will need to take.

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Yes. African-American noses have several distinct characteristics to them and surgeons must be able to recognize these to have the best outcome. We routinely employ an image enhancing software so the patients can have a good idea of what their nose will look alike after surgery. 

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It depends. Radiesse is a calcium-based filler used to treat facial lines (i.e, smile lines) or hollow areas (i.e, cheeks). It is a type of filler used for volume enhancement. If you need volume then Radiesse will be beneficial.

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Surgical intervention such as a facelift does not improve volume loss that comes naturally with the aging process. You may want to consider Sculptra, Radiesse, or Juvederm to improve the flat/hollow look. For jawline improvement, Ulthera (non-surgical) or lower face lift is available.

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Ultherapy uses ultrasound energy to stimulate your own collagen to tighten and lift your skin. It is an excellent option for those patients who are looking to delay surgery. While the result is not as drastic as lower face and neck lift, it may be enough of change for many patients. You can also consider a mini-lift as well.

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Hyderhydrosis is a condition where patient suffers from excess sweating. Botox is an effective treatment and our office does offer this treatment. The result lasts about 6 months.

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Juvederm or Restylane will work well on the lips. Just remember that giving the lips natural and full look depends much more on the surgeon’s technical ability rather than whether Restylane or Juvederm was used.