A mid-life crisis is usually brought about by the realization that you have passed through at least the first half of your life. It can lead to introspection and can give you a chance to reflect on your life. Another thing that comes with mid-life crisis is the mid-face crisis. As we get older, we lose boney mass all over…
If a patient develops redness with yellow drainage in the alarplasty incisions, this is what needs to be done immediately. Step 1. Need oral antibiotic Step 2. Get all sutures removed Step 3. Start applying Bactroban (Mupirocin) ointment 5 times a day, Stop using Neosporin Step 4. Buy Hibiclens over the counter hand wash and use that to wash your…
ResurFx is a non-ablative laser made by the well know laser company Lumenis. Non-ablative means that it does not remove or ablate skin. The way it can achieve is through the process of fractioning the laser. The laser beams skip some of the skin spots on every application or ‘zap’. The untouched skin allows speedy recovery of the skin that gets…
A rhinoplasty should not lead to a narrow nose. An extremely narrow nose could indicate deficiency in the middle nasal vault. That can be corrected using cartilaginous grafts from the nasal septum, ear cartilage, or rib. The nose can be widened to a great degree, but the more important question is if it is affecting breathing or not. In case…
How did a YouTube video make this patient travel from Switzerland to Bedminster, New Jersey? He was searching on the internet for a Revision Direct Brow Lift and came across our YouTube channel. After arranging a Skype consultation with Dr. Janjua, the patient decided to travel to Bedminster and have Dr. J perform the procedure. He will be staying in…
The headlines made by Kylie Jenner getting her lips done have led many patients to ask about lip procedures. Procedures on the lips can be rewarding yet fraught with dangers that can lead to irreversible changes. In Kylie’s case the biggest concern was her age. Generally speaking the fillers such as hyaluronic acid products including Restylane and Juvederm are not…
For lower eyelid wrinkles, the best option is “Thermismooth.” It is a noninvasive radio frequency treatment of the skin that takes 10 mins and about 4 sessions to soften those lines. It does not require any special preparation and is not painful. The hand piece looks like a pen and the metal wand feels like a hard stone. Soft gel…
Diabetics can undergo botox and filler injections just like regular healthy people as long as certain conditions are met. It is important to follow a strict aseptic technique to avoid any chance of infection as diabetics are more likely to develop infection. Undergoing surgery as a diabetic requires some preparation. For any elective surgery, it is imperative to control the…
Aesthetic enhancement of our face and body has entered a new era. These are the times of extreme make overs, implants, facelifts, multiple cosmetic surgeries, bigger breasts and smaller thighs, bigger butts and smaller noses. So, where does this all end?
Our sense of self is an important part of who we are. It is built upon two aspects, physical and psychological. The two have to be in congruence for achieving the end result, happiness. The physical traits can be improved upon with help of clothing (fashion), hair styles, make up, and lastly cosmetic enhancement which can be invasive such as surgery or noninvasive such as Botox and Fillers. I will focus my comments mostly on surgical enhancements.
Lip augmentation has been popular for centuries. Many different materials have been tried over decades to achieve a good solution. The quest for an ideal material has led to innovations like collagen and hyaluronic acid. The need for a long lasting filler led to the use of Silicone injections in the lips. Patients were happy to know that it is…