You’ve had nose surgery with Dr. Lipton. Whether it was to change the shape or to improve the function, the goal is to now have a straightforward recovery without complications. Rhinoplasty recovery isn’t the easiest and you’ll need to have some patience about seeing your final results, due to enduring swelling. But the end result […]
Every year since 2002 (the year the FDA approved it for aesthetic use), Botox has been the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world. Every year for 15 years. That’s quite a run. Botox is more famous than many of the celebrities who swear by it. It is now one of the world’s most recognized […]
The average lifespan of breast implants is around a decade. Because of that most women assume breast implant surgery isn’t a one-time event. But what is unexpected are various cases where implants require revision surgery. There are different reasons for revision surgery. Some patients decide to change implant size. In other cases revision is necessary. […]
Myths are as old as mankind. The original meaning of the word was that of a traditional story, passed on from generation to generation and often explaining superhuman feats. That could be why the meaning of the word has shifted to a belief that is widely held, but false. There are plenty of myths out […]
Laser hair removal is one of our most popular treatments at Dr. Lipton’s practice. We often get questions from patients wondering why they need something like six sessions to get rid of their unwanted hair? Doesn’t the laser zap the hair you can see? Well, the laser does hit every hair in the target areas. […]
Liposuction is a rising star of the aesthetic world. It’s no wonder. When you consider the increasing girth of the average American this makes sense, although liposuction is not a weight loss procedure. Still, just about everyone has pockets of unwanted fat that don’t respond to changes in diet and exercise regimen. That’s where liposuction […]
If you’re reading Dr. Lipton’s blog, you no doubt follow the aesthetic world, and you’ve surely heard of Botox and maybe Juvederm and Restylane. But you may not know about Radiesse. Radiesse is a long-lasting option for our patients with smile and marionette lines, and other problems resulting from volume loss. How does Radiesse work […]
These days, when someone mentions photofacial, you could easily assume they’re talking about ubiquitous selfies taken during every conceivable instance, most of which no one other than the taker cares to see. But Dr. Lipton is more concerned about photofacials and how they will improve your skin. He uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photofacials to […]
Many of us have a pooch. Not the furry kind, but the kind that is the unwelcome aftermath of having children or from gaining and then losing a fair amount of weight. Where once was a flat and contoured stomach, there now exists a sagging pooch. And no matter how many crunches you do, it […]
Dr. Lipton offers Pixel laser skin resurfacing for his patients. Pixel is effective for treating a variety of common skin issues, from acne scars to melasma. A pixel is a fractional form of resurfacing. How does Pixel resurfacing work? The word resurfacing can make some people run for cover. Thoughts of pavement resurfacers or friends’ […]
