Treat Yourself With a Holiday Makeover

The holidays are almost here, and while you are busy worrying about others, why not take some time out to treat yourself?

A nonsurgical holiday makeover is relaxing, painless and helps you gain a renewed sense of confidence. Even a cosmetic visit as short as 30 minutes can help you enhance your appearance and look younger.

Choose from the following simple noninvasive procedures to celebrate the season:

Botox — Banish worry lines with this easy lunchtime treatment. A simple injection of Botox produces results that can last several months.

Chemical peels — Defy aging with the application of a special chemical solution that removes the top layer of dead skin cells, revealing fresh skin underneath.

Lip augmentation — Add fullness to your lips with safe, FDA-approved, plumping injections.

Juvederm — Perfect for smile and frown lines, Juvederm consists of hyaluronic acid that hydrates the skin and restores a youthful fullness.

Restylane — This soft tissue filler helps replace a natural substance called hyaluronate, which diminishes as you age.

Collagen — Collagen is a popular choice to add volume to areas of the face that have become deflated over time.

Radiesse — Radiesse targets lines, wrinkles and folds using smooth, pearl-like microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite  dissolved in a soft gel.

Sculptra — This injectable filler has line-diminishing benefits and also filling in stimulates the body to produce new collagen and underlying tissue.

Although the holidays can be hectic, you can reflect calm confidence with help from advanced facial rejuvenation. Talk to an experienced Orange County plastic surgeon today to learn more about easy and affordable makeover treatments. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

 —Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Turn Back the Clock With Facial Anti-Aging Options

Time can be unforgiving. But with state-of-the art cosmetic treatments, you can defy Mother Nature and keep your age all to yourself. Thanks to recent advancements in facial rejuvenation, there’s never been so many anti-aging options for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for a quick, nonsurgical solution with no downtime or a more dramatic, surgical solution, an experienced cosmetic surgeon can help you find the perfect procedure. Remember, too, that you can combine treatments to help you achieve your facial rejuvenation goals.

Here are a few of your choices:

Surgical facial anti-aging procedures include:
• Facelift
• Forehead lift
• Eyelid lift
• Neck lift
• Cheek implants
• Chin implants
• Fat transfer

Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation options include:
• Botox
• Chemical peels
• Lip augmentation
• Juvederm
• Restylane
• Collagen
• Radiesse
• Sculptra

To learn more about the different facial treatments, read patient testimonials or visit a facial rejuvenation Before and After Gallery. If you are considering a surgical anti-aging solution, you may want to do some research on what to expect for pre- and post-op care.

If you would like to discuss your facial anti-aging options, schedule a complimentary consultation with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Rest Easy With Wrinkle Fillers

How do you address the problem of facial wrinkles, but avoid the commitment of surgery? Wrinkle fillers are a wonderful, effective solution for the signs of aging that require very little time or cost.

Restylane, Collagen, Juvederm, Prevelle Silk, Radiesse and Artefill are six popular wrinkle fillers that have been producing amazing results for patients worldwide. Here’s what you need to know:

Restylane — Fight medium to deep facial wrinkles with this special serum that recreates the natural “sugar” molecule that exists within our skin called hyaluronate. Restylane works great on crow’s feet, laugh lines and frown lines, acne and chickenpox scars. Restylane can also be used cheek contouring and chin augmentation. Only ten to 15 minutes per area is required, repeated an average of every six to 12 months.

Juvederm — This new dermal filler is the only hyaluronic acid filler FDA-approved to last up to one year! This injectable gel uses the naturally-occurring substance hyaluronic acid to add volume and hydration to aging skin. Facial wrinkles and folds are instantly smoothed for a more youthful, natural look. 

Prevelle Silk— Just FDA-approved in March of 2008, Prevelle Silk is a colorless HA gel with lidocaine used to minimize the appearance of moderate to severe facial lines, folds, and wrinkles. A recent clinical study showed that the presence of lidocaine resulted in significantly reduced discomfort during treatment.

Radiesse — Using calcium-based microsphere technology, Radiesse stimulates the body to produce collagen, resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin. Radiesse is great for adding volume to aging facial skin and improving areas with wrinkles and creases.

Artefill — As a non-resorbable wrinkle filler, Artefill is used to correct smile lines (nasolabial folds) for permanent results. Usually just one or two treatments are required for noticeable results.

Talk to your cosmetic surgeon about these and other nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments. A skilled cosmetic surgeon can help you choose the treatment that is right for your goals and lifestyle.

For a more dramatic change, you may also want to consider surgical procedures like the face lift, forehead lift, and neck lift.

To learn more about facial fillers, schedule a complimentary consultation with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

 —Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

BOTOX Cosmetic: An Easy “Lunchtime” Treatment

Concerned about wrinkles and other signs of aging, but not ready to commit to surgery?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, nonsurgical solution that can effectively minimize or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s feet. If you are age 18 to 65, you may be a good candidate for BOTOX.

BOTOX Cosmetic is an FDA-approved, injectable solution made of purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. When the BOTOX solution is injected under the skin, the muscles that cause frown lines are forced to relax. The result is a smoother, younger-looking facial appearance.

One of the best features of BOTOX is the fact that it can be performed in about 10 minutes. There’s little if any discomfort and no downtime, and results can last up to four months. Many regular BOTOX patients pop in to see the doctor over their lunch hours!

Remember that BOTOX and other nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatments require a high skill level to ensure safe, successful results. A skilled cosmetic surgeon can help you choose the treatment that’s right for you and get the appearance enhancements you’re looking for.

Visit the BOTOX Cosmetic Web site or Check out before and after photos of BOTOX patients.

To learn more about your nonsurgical facial rejuvenation options, schedule a complimentary consultation with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

-Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Fat Transfer For Natural Volume

Delicate facial skin has a tendency to lose volume and elasticity as a natural part of the aging process. Fortunately, cosmetic fat transfer is a very effective and safe solution for restoring lost fullness. A skilled facial rejuvenation surgeon can plump thin lips, add volume and definition to sunken cheekbones, or fill in lines and wrinkles for a smoother appearance.

Fat transfer is also a wonderful choice for people desiring a natural remedy. During the fat transfer process, fat cells are taken from areas of your own body — removing any risk of rejection or toxicity present with some man-made fillers. Facial wrinkles, frown lines and thinning cheeks can be instantly rejuvenated and recontoured. Fat cells may also be used to fill in areas of the face or body that have irregular contours or are affected by deformity. Fat transfer is done on an outpatient basis, with results that can be long-lasting.

If you are interested in learning more about fat transfer for facial rejuvenation — or want to know about other nonsurgical procedures including Botox, chemical peels, and facial fillers like Juvederm and Restylane — an experienced cosmetic surgeon is the best place to start.
To help you better understand your facial cosmetic options, you can also read Patient Testimonials and view Before and After photos, or schedule a complimentary consultation with fat transfer surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Nonsurgical Face Lift with Radiesse

What if you could take years off your appearance without surgical intervention?

Radiesse is a newer facial rejuvenation procedure designed to give your facial skin a smoother, improved look and feel. If you’ve been fighting the effects of aging — such as lines, creases, and wrinkles — Radiesse can help.

Radiesse is a safe, effective way to target laugh lines, correct marionette lines around the mouth, add volume to sunken cheeks, and correct joweling. Because dramatic results can be achieved without surgery, Radiesse is a popular cosmetic option for men and women who wish to nip minor signs of premature aging in the bud, as well as those who would like to address more obvious indications of age.

The Radiesse nonsurgical face lift addresses a variety of appearance problems with a hypoallergenic facial filler gel that restores volume and leaves skin supple. Radiesse is not only effective for refreshing facial skin, it’s longer-lasting than many other nonsurgical cosmetic options: Radiesse can last up to two years!

In many cases, a combination of facial rejuvenation treatments can produce the best results. Learn more about Radiesse and other procedures like Juvederm, Restylane, Collagen and Sculptra.
To help you better understand your facial cosmetic options, you can also read Patient Testimonials and view Before and After photos, or schedule a complimentary consultation with renowned surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Repairing Torn Earlobes

Multiple ear piercings, stretching the lobe for large-gauge jewelry, years of wearing heavy earrings, and attempting self-piercing can turn ugly when the soft skin of the earlobe is stretched to the point of tearing. The good news is that a cosmetic solution is possible.

Torn earlobe repair is available to men and women who have separated earlobes due to piercing or other injuries. This type of facial reshaping procedure involves manipulating the thin, delicate tissue of the soft earlobe in order to recreate a normal contour. This surgery is also available for patients with ear tissue deformities.

In some cases, an immediate repair is recommended. For others, waiting until the tear heals is ideal. The reconstruction technique used will depend on the degree of tearing and tissue damage. In most cases, evidence of a tear is virtually eliminated.

After a successful earlobe repair, you should also be aware not to have the ear re-pierced for three months, and in addition, to have the location of the new piercing carefully selected by your plastic surgeon (to avoid injuring the area of repair).

Learn more about repairing torn earlobes — and what to expect during pre-op and post-op care — from an experienced Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon. And check out the affordable financing options available for this and other cosmetic procedures.

Schedule a complimentary earlobe reconstruction consultation with renowned surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant

Facial Enhancement With Cheek and Chin Implants

Thanks to safe, affordable facial implant surgery, you can actually change the shape and dimensions of your facial features. Facial rejuvenation and reshaping is a popular cosmetic surgery option for men and women who desire a more proportionate, balanced facial appearance.

•    Cheek implants (or cheek lift) can recreate the coveted “high cheekbones” look, or replace volume that has been lost.
•    Chin implants (or chin augmentation) can create a strong chin appearance to balance out other facial features that appear disproportionately large in comparison to a small chin, for example, the nose.

You may also want to consider facial fillers like  Radiesse, Juvederm, or Restylane or a face lift or brow lift for a more dramatic facial enhancement.

Learn more about cheek and chin implants from an experienced Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon. View a photo gallery of results to see what kind of changes are possible with facial reshaping. And check out the affordable financing options available for these and other cosmetic procedures.

Schedule a complimentary facial reshaping consultation with renowned surgeon Dr. Nirav Savalia at Finesse Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery today.

—Lindsey Kesel, Cosmetic Surgery Consultant