Every few months I put out a call on Instagram for your questions that you’d like answered. This week I will answer some of them!
What is the best option for hooded eyes?
You know I am all about avoiding surgery whenever possible, but in this situation unfortunately surgery is the only truly effective solution. An upper blepharoplasty is a 1-hour operation that removes the excess skin of the upper eyelids, leaving behind a nearly imperceptible scar. If the skin is so excessive that you have trouble seeing, your health insurance might even cover it!
Does using retinol at night help dark spots?
A little. Retinol is a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to anti-aging skin care. It exfoliates, smooths fine lines and wrinkles, reduces inflammation, and can even mildly reduce dark spots. For more effective dark spot reduction, I recommend a good Brightening Cream in addition to a Retinol Moisturizer. The retinol will help the brightening cream penetrate deeper, causing you to see the results quicker.
Is Botox safe long-term?
Yes. Botox has been used cosmetically now for over 25 years and is the most popular cosmetic treatment in history. At YPS we have performed tens of thousands of Botox treatments with zero major complications.
If I don’t have obvious problems, do I need to switch out 20-year-old silicone implants?
In general, yes. The shells of all breast implants weaken and get brittle with time, making them prone to eventually rupture. When a silicone implant breaks inside you it can precipitate thickening of scar tissue called a capsular contracture. This can be challenging to treat. So, in general, I recommend switching your silicone implants every 15-20 years or so.
How do you have so much time for social media if you’re a doctor?
Instead of spending my time golfing (like so many other doctors my age), I spend my time creating and producing content. It’s fun
Want more answers to your questions? On this week’s podcast I answer a ton more, including:
- Is fat transfer a good alternative to implants?
- What are my thoughts on threadlifts?
- What is the lip lift trend?
- Does Ultherapy actually work?
- How do you prevent gray hair?
- What is my favorite treatment for collagen loss?
- And much more!
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