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Face Lift
Sun exposure, weight fluctuation, and the natural aging process
make skin loosen and sag, resulting in wrinkles and jowls.
Face lift is a surgical procedure designed to eliminate wrinkles
and smooth out the skin across the face, restoring your youthful
appearance. Fresh, taut skin can make you look decades younger!
During the procedure, discreet incisions are made along the
hairline, ears, or chin, and excess skin is lifted and removed.
The remaining skin is then smoothed, tightened, and carefully
stitched in place. Face lift is commonly performed in conjunction
with other surgeries such as eye lift or neck liposuction
for even more beautiful results. To learn more about face
lift, please contact the practice of Dr. Pasquale today.
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Minimal-Incision
Facial Surgery
Many patients, particularly younger patients just beginning
to show signs of wrinkles, could benefit from lifting in certain
areas of the face but do not require a full, traditional face
lift. Minimal-incision facial surgery, also called endoscopic
surgery, can be particularly useful for these patients. During
this surgery, Dr. Pasquale inserts an endoscope (a miniature
fiber optic camera) as well as tiny surgical instruments through
small, inconspicuous incisions in the skin. The endoscope,
which is attached to a television, is then used to help the
doctor lift and tighten the underlying muscles. Minimal-incision
facial surgery can be used to correct wrinkles or a drooping
brow, mid-face, or chin and neck area. If you would like to
learn more about minimal-incision facial surgery, please contact
us today.
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Weekend
Face Lift
The weekend face lift is another excellent option for those
people – often in the forty to fifty-year-old range
– who have developed some wrinkles and sagging skin,
particularly around the neck and jaw line, but who are not
yet ready for a full face lift. The weekend face lift, so
called because patients can have surgery on a Friday and often
return to their normal activities the following Monday, involves
small incisions made in front of the ears. Dr. Pasquale then
tightens the underlying muscles and stitches the incisions
closed, leaving small sutures that can often be hidden with
hair. The procedure can be completed in as little as an hour.
Post-operative bruising is minimal. Results can be spectacular,
often taking years off the look of a person’s face.
To find out if you might be a good candidate for a weekend
face lift, please contact our practice today.
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Facial
Liposuction
The chin and cheeks can store extra, unnecessary fat, making
the face appear rounder and fuller than a person wants. Such
fat pockets often cannot be eliminated through exercise or
by sticking to a healthy diet. In these cases, liposuction
is often an excellent solution and can result in a much more
attractive profile. During the procedure, a small incision
is first made in the facial area to be liposuctioned. Next,
a thin, hollow tube is inserted into the incision, and the
excess fat and tissue are suctioned out and discarded. Once
the area has healed, the patient will enjoy a firmer, more
contoured profile. If you are interested in learning more
about facial liposuction, please contact our practice today
for further information.
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Neck Lift
Has the skin beneath your chin or on your neck begun to sag
or drape unattractively? If so, you might be an excellent
candidate for neck lift. During neck lift, excess fat is liposuctioned
out, while excess skin is carefully trimmed away. The remaining
skin is then tightened and gently held in place with a neck
sling, an elastic dressing that allows the treated area to
heal properly. If you have any questions about neck lift,
please contact our practice today.
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Brow Lift
Those horizontal lines on our foreheads or creases above our
noses can make us look tired, sad, angry, or older than we
truly are. A forehead lift can take years – even a decade
– off our faces by tightening and lifting the skin on
our foreheads, thereby eliminating wrinkles and expression
lines. The end result is a more refreshed, youthful appearance.
In a forehead lift, incisions are first made above the hairline
to avoid visible scarring. Dr. Pasquale then removes the excess
tissue and muscle that makes the brow sag and lifts and tightens
the skin, resulting in a smooth, youthful appearance. To find
out if a brow lift is right for you, please contact our practice
today.
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Minimal-Incision
Brow Lift
During endoscopic brow lift – usually chosen by younger
patients who are just developing brow wrinkles – an
endoscope (miniature camera) is inserted below the skin and
used to help lift and tighten the underlying muscles. Forehead
lifts are often combined with other facial cosmetic procedures,
including face lifts, collagen and Botox ® injections, or eyelid
surgery. To find out if you are a good candidate for minimal-incision
brow lift, please contact our practice today to set up a consultation.
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Otoplasty
Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is to resculpt and reshape the larger
than average ears by setting prominent ears back closer to the head.
Otoplasty can reshape deformed or protruding ears.If you are interested
in learning more about otoplasty, please contact our practice today for further information.
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Eyelid
Surgery
Droopy, puffy eyes and eyelids can make you appear tired or
older than you are. Eyelid surgery can restore the skin around
your eyes to its natural, youthful appearance and drastically
reduce the signs of aging. In some cases, it can even improve
vision impaired by sagging lids. During the eye lift, inconspicuous
incisions are made along the lids, and excess fat, muscle,
and skin are trimmed away from the eyelid. The remaining tissue
is then lifted and carefully secured in place. If you would
like to learn more about eyelid surgery, please contact the
practice of Dr. Pasquale today.
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Asian Eyes
Eyelid surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures
chosen by Asians. Asian eyelids differ substantially from
those of other ethnicities. Typically, these eyelids have
a higher fat content and somewhat thicker skin. Additionally,
in an estimated 50% or more of the Asian population, the upper
eyelid does not possess the crease typical of other races.
Many Asians that opt for eyelid surgery are looking to have
a brighter, more open-eyed appearance, without the heavy,
puffy look of a fatty upper lid. Many female patients would
also like to be able to apply make-up, such as eye liner,
more easily.
During eyelid surgery on Asian eyes, Dr. Pasquale makes delicate
incisions along the upper lid, where he would like the new
crease to appear. He then removes a fine line of skin and
fat along the incisions and sutures the crease together. Asian
eyelid surgery requires impeccable surgical skill as well
as a strong understanding of the Asian ideal of beauty. Dr.
Pasquale has extensive experience performing Asian eyelid
surgery and will carefully work with you to achieve your individual
goals. To learn more about Asian eyelid surgery, please contact
our office today.
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Nose Surgery
(Rhinoplasty)
Changing the shape or size of your nose may be something you
have wanted to do for a long time. Rhinoplasty can adjust
both the size and shape of your nose to make it more esthetically
pleasing. It can also correct breathing abnormalities and
other functional problems due to problems with the internal
structure of the nose. During rhinoplasty, incisions are made
along the rims of the nostrils to avoid visible scarring.
Then extra cartilage is removed and the bones are carefully
reset to reshape the nose for the desired look. If you think
that rhinoplasty is the right procedure for you, please contact
us today.
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Asian Noses
Asian noses present unique challenges to the plastic surgeon.
There is often little to no bridge present and a smaller underlying
bone structure on which to build. During Asian rhinoplasty,
Dr. Pasquale will raise and narrow the bridge of the nose,
generally using grafted cartilage from the ear, as well as
narrow the nasal width from nostril to nostril. Depending
on the look desired, he may also reshape or lift the tip of
the nose. The results are a strong, well-defined profile and
a nose that is in harmony with the rest of the face. Like
Asian eyelids, Asian rhinoplasty requires a special understanding
of the Asian concept of beauty in order to be successful.
Dr. Pasquale has extensive experience working with Asian clients
and would be happy to discuss your goals with you. Contact
us today to learn more about Asian rhinoplasty or to set up
a consultation.
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Chin
& Cheek Implants
Chin and cheek implants can help bring definition to the mid
and lower portions of the face. Chin and jowl implants can
strengthen a person's jaw and bring balance and harmony to
the face, while cheek implants can bring definition and improved
facial contour. Facial implants are placed through inconspicuous
incisions to minimize or eliminate scarring. To learn more
about chin or cheek implants, please contact us today.
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Lip
Augmentation Surgery
For those wishing to enjoy fuller, shapelier lips, our practice
is pleased to offer both collagen injection treatments (please
see below) and surgical lip augmentation. Patients looking
to have permanently fuller lips often opt for lip augmentation
surgery. During this procedure, Dr. Pasquale makes discreet
incisions at the corners of the mouth and gently inserts soft
subdermal implants inside the lips. Alternatively, he may
be able to surgically enhance your lips without implants by
use of targeted incisions, allowing your own lip tissue to
spread more fully. To find out more about lip augmentation
surgery, please contact our practice today.
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Micro
Hair Transplants
Hair loss can have a profound affect on a person’s self
image, often leaving both men and women feeling less confident,
attractive, and youthful. Micro hair transplants can help
restore both a natural appearance and a positive self-image.
Dr. Pasquale performs micrograft hair follicle transplantation.
First, small donor grafts are removed from the hair-bearing
parts of your scalp. These grafts are then microscopically
divided into individual hair follicles and implanted three
follicles at a time into the balding area. Though time consuming,
this method of hair transplantation results in a spectacular,
natural looking hairline. If you would like to learn more
about micro hair transplants or schedule a consultation, please
contact us today.
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Feather Lift
The feather lift uses threads which tighten the skin. This procedure
can lift the brow, cheek and neck. It is done completely under a local
anesthesia and typically one can go back to work the next day. See photo
of smile lines below. Call us to discuss further detail.
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Chemical
Peels
A chemical peel is an excellent way to refresh and rejuvenate
wrinkled, spotted, or otherwise aged skin’s youthful
appearance. During the peel, a special chemical solution is
applied to the skin to remove damaged outer layers and expose
the fresh, unblemished skin beneath. At the practice of Dr.
Pasquale, we offer a number of chemical peels, including the
highly effective Obagi ® “Blue” Peel. To learn more
about our chemical peel options, please contact our practice
today.
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Obagi ®“Blue” Peel
An Obagi ® “Blue” Peel is an excellent way
to refresh and rejuvenate wrinkled, spotted, or otherwise
aged skin’s
youthful appearance. The peel involves application of a blue
glycolic acid solution, and is applied in one to four coats,
depending on each individual’s skin condition and
level of tolerance. The solution effectively removes damaged
outer layers of skin, exposing the beautiful, new layers
beneath. For more information on Obagi ® Blue Peels,
please contact our office today.
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Dermabrasion
Dermabrasion is a procedure designed to smooth fine wrinkles
and scars left by acne or previous surgery. Through controlled
surgical “sanding” of the damaged skin, dermabrasion
allows smoother, younger-looking skin to form. Dermabrasion
can also be used to remove wrinkles and tattoos. To learn
more about dermabrasion, please contact us today.
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Vibraderm™
Vibraderm™ is the new and improved version of microdermabrasion.
It covers a larger surface area than microdermabrasion and can be used for total body exfoliation.
Vibraderm™ can be used to treat skin care conditions such as age spots, acne scars and fine lines,
without the pain or discomfort of conventional treatments. Vibraderm™ gently exfoliates the top
layer of the skin while stimulating collagen production for a more youthful look, it creates
immediate results after just one treatment with smoother and more glowing skin, but also
starts to create new collagen in as little as three weeks. To learn more about Vibraderm™,please contact our practice today.
For more information about Vibraderm™ visit the Vibraderm™ official website here .
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Injectable
Fillers
Time, gravity and sunlight all contribute to the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. At our practice, we
can’t change the laws of physics but we can help to
soften their affects. We offer a wide range of injectable
fillers, including collagen and name-brand fillers, to help
plump out unsightly lines and wrinkles and give the face a
more vibrant, youthful appearance. These injections can be
used on their own or in combination with surgical procedures
such as resurfacing or lifts. Contact us today to learn more
about our injectable filler options.
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Thermage
The Thermage procedure was developed to help the signs of
aging skin. It works by tightening tissue. It is currently
used for treating periorbital (around the eye) wrinkles,
facial wrinkles and sagging neck. The Thermage is being
used by Dr. Pasquale to tighten the arms, legs, buttock
region and abdominal areas as well.You may return to your
normal activities almost immediately, as there is usually
no "downtime". If you are interested in learning
more about thermage, please contact our practice today
for further information
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Collagen
Replacement Treatments
Collagen is a fibrous protein that gives skin its elasticity.
Collagen injections have been used for decades to replenish
the skin's suppleness and to help maintain its youthful appearance.
Collagen is a safe, nonsurgical treatment that can smooth
out facial lines, wrinkles, and scars. The effects of collagen
injections can last between six months and two years and can
be repeated as necessary. To learn more about collagen replacement
treatments, please contact us today.
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Collagen
Lip Augmentation
In this day and age, full lips are considered both attractive
and desirable. For those not blessed with naturally luscious
lips, Dr. Pasquale offers collagen filler injections, to help
you achieve beautiful, full-looking lips. During treatment,
collagen is injected through a very fine needle into the treatment
area. The results of lip enhancement with collagen can last
anywhere from three to six months, and treatments can be repeated
as necessary to maintain your new look. If you are interested
in learning more about collagen lip augmentation, Dr. Pasquale
would be happy to discuss this treatment with you. Please
contact our practice today for a consultation.
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Radiesse ™
We are proud to offer one of the most exciting advances in
soft tissue augmentation available today—Radiesse ™.
injected into the skin to reduce wrinkles and to plump the
lips, is a safe, easy procedure that can restore the beauty
of your youth almost instantly. It may also be used to fill
the nasal labial folds—the lines that run from the nose
to the corners of the lips—so that your face looks fresher
and younger. If you are interested in learning more about
Radiesse ™ and lip augmentation, please contact us today.
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Resytlane
Restylane is a revolutionary new solution to wrinkles and
thin lips. It gently smoothes away fine lines around the lips
and mouth and on the forehead, leaving no scars at the injection
sites. Restylane is completely biodegradable and contains
no animal proteins, so it is natural and extremely safe. The
filler is available in three tissue varieties, differentiated
by gel particle size, and is used for lip enhancement, wrinkle
correction, and fine line filling. Performed in 30-minute
sessions, Restylane treatments are long-lasting and can be
repeated as necessary, typically every six to 12 months. To
learn more about Restylane or to find out which variety might
be right for your needs, please contact our clinic today.
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Fat
Transfer
Fat transfer moves fat cells from one area of the body to
a location of deficiency. It can be used to fill in wrinkles,
scars, and other imperfections as well as to plump up the
lips or cheeks. Donor sites may include the abdomen, buttocks,
hips, and other areas where fat cells are available. Fat transfer
is sometimes preferable to other procedures because it uses
cells from your own body. There is no chance of allergy with
this procedure. If you would like to learn more about fat
transfer, please contact our practice today.
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Botox ®
There’s no reason to hide behind ugly crows’ feet,
unsightly smile lines, and other wrinkles. Botox ®, a purified
chemical that is injected into the skin to reduce the appearance
of wrinkles, relaxes facial muscles in the target area to
smooth out lines and return your vibrant, youthful appearance.
In addition, Botox ® can now be injected into the underarms
every six months to eliminate sweating. To learn more about
Botox ®, please contact the practice of Dr. Pasquale today.
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UltraPulse
Laser Aesthetic Surgery
Smooth, healthy-looking skin can be yours through laser resurfacing.
Harnessing the safe but highly effective power of the UltraPulse
CO2 laser, resurfacing removes damaged outer layers of skin
to reveal the gleaming, new skin beneath. Lines and wrinkles,
sun damage, age spots, acne scars, and other surface imperfections
can be removed with a high beam of light that vaporizes the
outer layers of skin. Highly effective, the technique involves
minimal bleeding and post-operative discomfort. Laser resurfacing
treatment is commonly combined with surgical procedures –
such as face lifts or eyelid surgery – for a dramatically
rejuvenated appearance. To find out if laser skin resurfacing
is right for you, please contact our practice for further
information.
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Intense Pulsed Light (IPL ™) Treatment
The Fotofacial ™ Intense Pulsed Light (IPL ™) system is an advanced,
non-ablative photo rejuvenation treatment that helps permanently
reduce or eliminate pigmented lesions (sun or age spots),
vascular lesions, rosacea, and other skin imperfections. The
system works by emitting a patented fluorescent pulsed light
to break up pigment in the lesions. Five or more treatments
are generally performed, spaced at intervals of three weeks,
and in most cases, imperfections begin to fade after 10 to
14 days. Each treatment session will markedly improve your
skin’s look and feel. Our practice uses the remarkable
Prolite Fluorescent Pulsed Light System for Fotofacial ™ treatment.
To learn more about the intense pulsed light skin rejuvenation,
please contact our practice today.
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– Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal
Intense pulsed light hair removal is an easy and effective
way of removing unwanted hair from the face and body. It can
also significantly reduce the amount of hair regrowth a patient
experiences. During treatment, our skin care professional will
pass a wand-shaped handpiece over the treatment area. Intense
pulsed light from the Prolite system enters and breaks up
pigment within the area’s hair follicles, disrupting
their normal cycle of growth. The wavelength of light can
also be adjusted to account for a patient’s specific
skin type and hair pigmentation. Patients generally require
four or more treatments to target all hair follicles within
their growth cycle and achieve optimal results. IPL ™ hair removal
is fast and comfortable, and wide areas of skin can be treated
at one time. If you would like more information about intense
pulsed light hair removal, please contact us.
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Facial
Vein Treatment
Many men and women develop unsightly spider veins and blotchy,
red spots on their faces, leaving them self-conscious about
their appearance. As with other skin imperfections, facial
veins and redness can be easily and effectively treated using
the Prolite intense pulsed light system. During treatment,
pulsed light energy is directed into the targeted veins. The
blood vessels absorb this light energy, which clogs and constricts
their blood flow, causing the veins to cease functioning.
The body then slowly absorbs these veins, leaving clear, flawless
looking facial skin. If you would like to learn more about
our Prolite facial vein treatment or schedule a consultation,
please contact the practice of Dr. Pasquale today.
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