It is not uncommon for our patients to inquire about Botox Cosmetic or Dysport for reducing the size of the masseter muscle. So what is the masseter muscle? In simple terms, the masseter muscle is responsible for closing the jaw during actions such as chewing. There are several factors that may contribute to a person having an overdeveloped...
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Under eye bags are a very common complaint we hear from our patients of various ages. There are a range of treatments that can be entertained to treat the area under the eyes. The degree of aging, wrinkles, puffiness, amount of loose skin, and depth of the tear trough will decide the proper treatment route. One of the more important factors to...
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Recovery time is an important topic of discussion with our patients who are interested in undergoing the Cortex CO2/Erbium Yag laser treatment. Since Cortex is one of the more ablative lasers that we use for laser skin resurfacing in our Pittsburgh office, we tell our patients to expect at 6-7 days of recovery from this laser treatment. When we...
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Although most patients don’t think of it beforehand, after Face lift surgery, we often get quickly called with a simple question- “Can I still wear my eyeglasses?” The answer is YES, of course! Wearing your eyeglasses after surgery is no problem at all…we do want you to be able to see after all! Even though wearing your eye glasses is...
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Our patients often come to us looking for a solution or quick fix for sagging brows. With age, the skin begins to droop which can alter our expressions at rest or our expressions in motion. When the skin starts to sag, it can ultimately make us appear as if we are angry, sad, or even just plain old exhausted. While Forehead Lift Surgery (also...
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Two weeks ago, we discussed What To Expect After Your First Laser Hair Removal Session on the Sistine Plastic Surgery blog. This week we’re here to fill you in on when the best time of the year is to begin your Laser Hair Removal journey. Most patients don’t realize that the time of year and the weather does, in fact, matter when it comes to...
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We’ve previously discussed how you can expect to feel after receiving an Ultherapy treatment. Now, let’s dive into when you can anticipate to see a result, and how long that result might last. Typically it takes about 3-6 months for the full effects of Ultherapy to be seen. Often times patients are used to receiving that instant...
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Once completing an Ultherapy treatment, you may immediately return to work or your daily activities. Some patients may experience a mild amount of swelling, redness, or discomfort, but it’s not enough that it should be disruptive to one’s daily routine. Another bonus? No pain medication is required post treatment! In fact, most patients...
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The degree of bruising that can occur during Tear Trough Correction is almost unpredictable and varies from patient to patient. We ONLY use microcannulas to inject our fillers which can help to minimize bruising, downtime, and discomfort. We advise our patients to avoid taking any of the following medications for 7-14 days prior to their...
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Before and/or after your Rhinoplasty in Pittsburgh, you may be finding yourself having some ‘silly’ sounding questions, such as, “is it okay if I have to sneeze or cough or blow my nose?” Here at Sistine Plastic Surgery, we’re happy to report that no question is ever silly, and in fact, this question we do get asked quite often, and it...
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