Category Archives: facial fillers
What does Dr. Steinsapir think of tear trough implants for under eye hollows?
Published on March 28, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Background of Tear Trough Implants Tear trough implants are a surgery where an implant is placed in the under eye hollow area just below the orbital rim on the facial skeleton. It provides more volume in this hollow area. The Read More…
Can I go blind from my Restylane treatment?
Published on February 7, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.While the probability of going blind from Restylane treatment is extremely low, the risk is not zero. Indeed, every medical procedure including the very safest ones comes with some level of risk. With any procedure, the key is in weighing Read More…
Restylane Lyft® Power
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.With a number of facial fillers on the market today and a number of fillers that have been used historically, we have seen great progress as these medical technologies and their applications develop over time. Restylane and Restylane Lyft® stand Read More…
Monocheek syndrome: What to do if you have been overfilled with fillers.
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Advantages of Fillers One major appeal of hyaluronic fillers like Restylane Lyft®, Restylane, and Juvederm–arguably some of today’s best facial fillers for many individuals–is the relative ease with which treatment can be given, modified, and even reversed. Opting to have Read More…
Will fotofacial treatments affect my Restylane service?
Published on August 4, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Minimally invasive procedures have become a very popular way of improving one’s appearance. Several different treatments can be performed at one time minimizing downtime. Photo facial and facial filling with Restylane and Restylane Lyft® is a very common combination of Read More…
Will photo facial treatments affect my Restylane® service?
Published on June 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.While we are never proponents of the “blue plate special”–the nickname for stacking up cosmetic surgeries all at once–it’s true that many individuals who are seeking to improve their looks do benefit from a balance of procedures. For example, if Read More…
Can Dr. Steinsapir dissolve the liquid silicone that was injected in my face in Mexico?
Published on October 6, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Silicone oil has only one FDA-approved indication for use―repairing complex retinal detachments. Liquid silicone, also called silicone oil, finds its way into off-label use as a medical-grade facial filler. However, silicone oil has a number of side effects and it Read More…
I had facial fillers and BOTOX and now I look older
Published on September 9, 2011 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.If this happened to you, there is no doubt that you are dissatisfied with your treatment and that it makes you feel old – the exact opposite of the reason you chose to undergo the procedure! There are many reasons Read More…