According to a report by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, BOTOX Cosmetic and other non-surgical cosmetic treatments made up 83% of all cosmetic procedures in 2010 – and BOTOX was by far the most popular of these minimally-invasive treatments. As BOTOX continues to grow in popularity, the risk of finding a provider who fails to administer it properly also increases.
“BOTOX parties” have become an alarming trend. These underground gatherings are meant to offer a cheaper way of obtaining injections – an alternative to visiting a board-certified plastic surgeon and paying full-price to improve your appearance. Unfortunately, the risks […]
Most people assume that they shouldn’t consider a facelift until they are well into their 60s, when facial sagging and jowls become more severe. However, the truth is that waiting too long may prevent you from obtaining the best possible results. As facial aging progresses throughout your 40s and 50s, the deep facial folds caused by loss of volume can lead to permanent skin changes that are harder to correct with a facelift alone. By taking action earlier, you can help prevent these types of severe changes, and you will benefit from a less extensive procedure.
Additionally, people in their 40s […]
If the face in the mirror has started to look much older than you feel, you may be a candidate for facial surgery. Deep facial folds, hanging skin, and jowls can all be addressed in a facelift. These problems can give you a permanently “tired” appearance, and are generally caused by the loss of facial volume that comes with age. Over time, the pull of gravity will take its toll on your skin, making it more prone to stretching and wrinkling.
A good facelift candidate should primarily be looking to tighten the loose skin in their face and neck area, specifically:
Loose […]
Your body is ever changing. When you have permanent dermal fillers, like fat, Sculptra® and Radiesse®, injected into your face, you run the risk of altering your natural beauty with a substance that is not easy to manipulate and will require surgery to remove.
Although fat injections are popular dermal fillers because they are low cost and easy to acquire, fat is a living substance that is difficult to control long term. Dr. John Lee has seen the lumpy results in patients who chose to have fat injections performed by other doctors. The only way to correct the unnatural look of […]
At our Philadelphia offices, Dr. John Lee focuses his plastic surgery practice on blepharoplasty, the surgical enhancement of your eyelids. Blepharoplasty is the most popular facial plastic surgery procedure because it has such a dramatic effect on your appearance.
The first thing you notice about someone is their eyes. With blepharoplasty, you can have a relatively simple procedure with huge returns. Reshaping the area around your eyes can brighten your appearance and give you a younger, healthier and more vibrant look.
This plastic surgery can enhance both your upper and lower eyelids. Upper eyelid surgery will correct drooping eyelids. Dr. Lee will make a well-hidden incision […]
BOTOX Cosmetic is a very popular solution for those irritating lines and wrinkles that start to appear on our faces as we age. But BOTOX is not always the best treatment for every area or every patient. Meeting with your Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. John Lee will give you a better idea of what your options are and which treatments are right for you.
BOTOX is recommended and FDA approved to treat Glabellar frown lines, those deep creases that appear between your eyebrows. It is also commonly used for horizontal forehead wrinkles and the crow’s feet at the side of your eyes.
Studies have […]
When you choose BOTOX Cosmetic to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles on your face, you are choosing one of the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the US today. You will see a noticeable difference in your appearance within four or five days after your injection.
BOTOX Cosmetic effects will last from three to four months, depending on the area of injection.
The frown lines between your eyes are the most popular treatment area. You can expect results in this area to last from three to four months after your BOTOX injection. Typicalmedicine used for this area is 20 units.
Crows feet at the side of […]
If you are looking for a more natural tightening of your midface with less recovery time than traditional cosmetic surgery provides, the Silhouette Sutures® could provide your nonsurgical alternative to facelift surgery. Dr. John Lee has completed training through Silhouette and is a recommended provider for this cosmetic procedure.
Silhouette Sutures provide amazing results with little downtime because they don’t require an invasive cosmetic surgery. The sutures are used in what some refer to as a lunch-time face lift. Performed under local anesthesia, the Silhouette Lift™ uses biocompatible, suspension sutures that provide long lasting results and cause less trauma to the […]
If you’re in the Philadelphia area and looking to enhance your own facial features with a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure that provides natural-looking and lasting results, you should visit Dr. John Lee for a treatment with dermal fillers.
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath your skin to smooth out lines and wrinkles and add a fuller, firmer appearance to your skin. Dr. Lee offers the following dermal fillers:
Juvederm is best used to add volume to your lips, nasal labial fold and overall volume building for the face. Juvederm ultra plus version is used most often on the nasal labial folds at the corners of your […]
Protecting your skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s rays can delay the need for BOTOX Cosmetic and dermal fillers to keep your face looking young. Just 15 minutes of exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can start damaging your skin.
Be proactive with your skincare and protection:
Apply sunscreen before you go outside and reapply every two hours
Use facial moisturizers that include SPF protection of at least 15
Wear sunglasses every day
Wear a wide-brimmed hat when you’re in the sun for extended periods
Avoid sun exposure during the sun’s peak hours from 1:00 to 4:00 in the afternoon
Sun damage leads to premature aging in […]
