The ideal facial shaped has been described as “heart shaped”, “V shaped”, or “Upside Down Egg”. A youthful face draws attention to the upper face and eyes. With aging, the lower face becomes “heavier” and more dominant, as laxity and volume loss set it. Instead of round or oval, the shape of the face becomes […]
Radiesse Questions Answered by Dr. Steven F. Weiner, Facial Plastic Surgeon
[youtube=http://youtu.be/h19BX2nnbx4] Dr. Weiner performing Liquid Facelift with Radiesse and Belotero Q: Restylane Vs Radiesse for Cheek Enhancement? A: For cheek enhancement, Radiesse will last a little longer than Restylane Radiesse is the highest G prime filler on the market. This is a measure of lifting ability. It will last anywhere from 12-18 mos in most […]
Ulthera (Ultherapy) Questions Answered by Steven Weiner, MD, Facial Plastic Surgeon
[youtube=http://youtu.be/LBOBvodjTsA] Q: Is it okay to use hand held tightening devices for the face after ultherapy? A: Hand held tightening devices can be used after Ulthera, but waste of time and money Hand held devices for skin tightening do very little. You are better off to save the money for skin care products, dermal fillers, […]
Questions answered about Sculptra by Dr. Steven Weiner, Facial Plastic Surgeon
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3zfQPHwhWc] [youtube=http://youtu.be/6wCJf_HW3So] [youtube=http://youtu.be/yTAph1ns_QY] Q: Do you have experience with Sculptra injected in front of ears to improve slightly flaccid jowl? A: Jowls are not affected much with Sculptra Part of the routine areas of injection for Sculptra is the preauricular area. There is loss of volume in this area related to loss of fat […]
Restylane Questions (50) answered by Dr. Steve Weiner, Facial Plastic Surgeon
[youtube=http://youtu.be/a5kCWAz7RD4] [youtube=http://youtu.be/sIeC2f6IuTI] [youtube=http://youtu.be/hI6vbmXyS2c] Q: Is Belotero BALANCE or Restylane better for tear trough? A: Both Belotero and Restylane can be used for the tear troughs…Restylane will last longer I suspect You’ve chosen the 2 fillers I use for the tear trough. I mainly use Restylane but have used Belotero for people who could not […]
Juvederm Questions Answered by Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Steve Weiner
[youtube=http://youtu.be/tOA_Xr5VLDc] Q: Is there any other option than Hyaluronidase to immediately reverse botched Juverderm injections to the lip? A: Hyaluronidase is the easiest solution for improving botched lip injections with Juvederm There really is no other great alternative to hyaluronidase. It my hands, it quickly, sometimes within minutes, dissolves the HA fillers like Juvederm, […]
Voluma is the latest filler to be FDA approved – What makes it different? Dr Steve Weiner explains
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XERvczwIOOg] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd9r3Tw43YU] Juvederm Voluma was approved by the FDA today for treatment of age related volume loss in the cheek area. This is the first filler to be approved for this purpose. Its main component is Hyaluronic acid which is also found in Juvederm Ultra, Restylane, Perlane, and Belotero, all FDA approved fillers. Juvederm Voluma […]
How to improve your melasma
Melasma is skin pigment disorder (hyperpigmentation) which occurs in patches, which is often caused by fluctuations in hormones. It occurs mostly in females, most commonly affects the cheeks, forehead, nose, jawline, and upper lip. When associated with pregnancy it is called Chloasma, “mask of pregnancy”. It is exacerbated by oral contraceptives and exposure to sunlight […]
Steven F. Weiner, MD demonstrates the Liquid Facelift
Questions Answered by Dr. Weiner on Radiesse This is Dr. Weiner from The Aesthetic Clinique, demonstrating a Liquid Facelift. A Liquid Facelift is when dermal fillers are used to replace lost volume in the entire face which has occurred due to aging, exercise, and/or weight loss. With no incisions or cutting, you can lift the […]
Blunt Tipped Micro Cannulas are “the bomb” for dermal fillers – Dr. Steve Weiner
[youtube=http://youtu.be/a5kCWAz7RD4] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN82DzW0COw] About 2 years ago, I had one of those “AHA” moments when I saw a physician from France demonstrate the use of blunt cannulas for injecting dermal fillers. Since then, I have hardly used the traditional needle method for fillers and my patients love it. I have become one of the strongest advocates […]
