Eyelid Surgery in Pittsburgh – Articles on Eyelid Surgery, ProLipo and Photo Rejuvenation
In This Issue:
Have Alluring Eyes Again
Body Contouring with ProLipo
Get Gorgeous for the Holidays
Complexion Perfection
Natural Antioxidants in Pumpkins
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As the weather turns cooler and the leaves begin to change color, what better time to consider your own personal transformation?
We believe that change is good, especially when it enhances your self-esteem and confidence. Wanting to look and feel your best – with the help of today’s remarkable advances in facial rejuvenation and body contouring – is a healthy aspiration. And we stand ready to help you do as much – or as little – as feels right for you.
Check out this month’s article about photofacial rejuvenation (a great way to minimize the skin-damaging effects of too much sun this summer!), or take a look at our overview of eyelid surgery (a relatively simple procedure that truly refreshes your appearance).
Let us know how we can be of service.
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Beautiful Eyes Are Within Sight
How eyelid surgery can transform your entire face |
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We’ve all heard the phrase, “The eyes are the windows to the soul.” As the most expressive parts of our faces, the eyes make an important first impression – not only on how we see the world but how the world sees us.
Unfortunately, the eyes are the first areas affected by Father Time. The delicate skin around the eyes is particularly vulnerable to wrinkles, sagging, puffiness and discoloration.
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| Plus, the upper eyelids can begin to droop as we age; occasionally, sagging upper lids can even interfere with your vision. The result? We end up looking more tired and older than we actually feel – not the first impression most of us want to make! |
Blepharoplasty Delivers Long-lasting Results
So it’s no mystery that eyelid surgery – medically known as blepharoplasty – is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. With today’s advanced techniques and a skilled, experienced surgeon, blepharoplasty delivers natural-looking, long-lasting improvement – and highly satisfied patients.
What the Procedure Entails
The procedure itself removes excess fat and skin through tiny incisions in the upper and lower eyelids, then sutures close and tighten the skin and muscle. Scars lighten as you heal, and are concealed in the new crease of your upper eyelid, along the lower eyelash line, or inside the lower lid.
Blepharoplasty is an outpatient surgery, typically performed in our customized state-of-the-art surgical suite located in Cranberry under light general anesthesia or sedation. The procedure for both upper and lower lids together usually takes less than two hours. Recovery time is typically 10 days with little pain.
What to Expect
While the procedure won’t remove crow’s feet or eliminate dark circles under the eyes (other solutions exist for these issues), it will give you a brighter, more alert and refreshed appearance. And the results last for years (with many patients reporting permanent improvement).
Seeing is believing. Why not schedule a consultation to see if blepharoplasty is right for you, and take a look at some before-and-after photos of satisfied patients?
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| ProLipo: Big Results, Little Downtime |
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Our clients have been very excited about the results they’re getting with ProLipo, the new procedure that delivers excellent outcomes along with less bruising and swelling (translation: a speedier recovery!) than ultrasound liposuction. ProLipo uses an extremely small cannula and laser energy to liquify fat deposits so they can be easily suctioned away. (Scars are smaller, too, than with ultrasound liposuction.)
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Ideally suited for smaller areas of the body, ProLipo can be performed in Premier's surgery center under local anesthesia for the ultimate in convenience and privacy.
Check out the before-and-after photos of this patient's jowls, below. Want to learn more? Call us.
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| Are You Ready for the Holidays? |
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They’ll be here before you know it…and a lot of our patients prep for the holiday season with a little cosmetic enhancement – their gift to themselves to help them look their best during the whirl of holiday activities. The most popular procedures at this time of year?
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- Liposuction (get rid of the unwanted fat that just won’t budge despite diet and exercise).
- Tummy tuck (having kids can take its toll on your mid-section; this procedure can have you back in your favorite jeans in no time).
- Breast augmentation (fill out your holiday outfits the way you’ve always wanted).
- Dermal fillers and Botox (minimally invasive facial rejuvenation can add youthful volume and eliminate wrinkles – just in time for those holiday photos).
To learn more about any of these procedures, please call or stop by the office.
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Complexion Perfection May Be A Light Beam Away
The lowdown on photorejuvenation for improving sun-damaged skin
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Did you know that wrinkles aren’t the only cue people use to guess your age? Discoloration and blotchy spots on your face can add years to your perceived age. The culprit: sun damage.
But there’s good news! Although you can’t turn back time, you can undo some of the injury the sun has inflicted on your skin, leaving a fresher, smoother-toned and more youthful complexion.
Seeing the Light
Broadband Light (BBL) Photo Rejuvenation is one of the most advanced treatments for skin conditions associated with sun damage.
This non-invasive and gentle procedure uses the power of pulsed light to target specific layers deep in the skin, leaving the surface undamaged. The effect is much like wiping the dust from a TV screen. The result is a smoother, brighter complexion with smaller pores, fewer lines and more even skin tone.
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Fast, Painless and No Downtime
The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes and requires no downtime. Immediately following the treatment, you may notice slight flushing and darkening of the brown spots. Over several days these dark spots will fleck off and you’ll see gradual improvements in the color and texture of your skin.
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Treatment is Customized for Your Skin Type
Most people need a series of four to six treatments. Photo Rejuvenation treatments are customized to your specific skin type and condition, providing the best possible results. The most popular areas to be treated are the face, neck, chest, arms and hands.
Don’t Forget Sunscreen!
Despite the many advances in treatments to undo sun damage, this doesn’t mean you should forgo your sunscreen. Use a full-spectrum sunscreen every day, year- round, and those spots are less likely to surface in the bright light of day.
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Pumpkin Makes for Great Skin Care
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We are all looking forward to the comfy delights of fall... wooly socks, hot apple cider on chilly days, not to mention Halloween dress-up. And pumpkins! Pumpkin pie, and carving madly artistic jack-o-lanterns are some of our favorite things about October.
Pumpkin is also a wonderful ingredient in skin care. All-natural pumpkin is high in Vitamin A and Beta Carotene, two potent antioxidant ingredients.
Cutting-edge ingredients such as AHAs, Beta Acids, Retinols, D-Alpha Tocopherol, potent antioxidants, growth factors, L-Ascorbic Acid, Essential Oils and organic oxides also provide the necessary nutrients for healthy-looking skin. |
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Now one of nature’s most nutritious, antioxidant rich foods has been harvested and blended into superior anti-aging, anti-bacterial, natural collagen therapy. The best part -- these products are now available to you at Acqua Blu!
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Pumpkin Cleanser $22
Pumpkin Rinse $28
Pumpkin E Serum $30 |
Pumpkin 5 pack $56
Pumpkin Parfait Enzyme $47
Pumpkin Trio Special $140 |
Try some and enjoy!
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Brian V. Heil, MD, FACS
Owner & Medical Director
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