Dr. Blake Raggio, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Raggio’s Beautification Timeline
Recently, we’ve Event in 1-2 months: sound off-putting or dramatic to some, discussed the best Botox and Dermal modern-day plastic surgery techniques options available to Fillers: allow for subtle, natural refinements to reverse the signs of Facial injectables, the face with minimal downtime and low facial aging. Yet, the namely botulinum risks of complications. For example, a question remains: toxin (e.g., Botox, Facelift/Necklift is a great way to create a When is the best Xeomin, Dysport) and more youthful appearance to the midface time to undergo dermal fillers (e.g., and jawline. These patients should plan such treatments? Juvederm, Restylane, for 2-3 weeks of “social downtime” and With the Holiday RHA), represent a understand that results take 2-4 months Season fast powerful, minimally to fully appreciate. Another common approaching, that invasive tool to reverse facial rejuvenation procedure includes a question becomes the signs of facial Blepharoplasty (Fig. 1), which is a quick Blepharoplasty (Fig. 1) all too relevant. aging. By restoring and well-tolerated in-office procedure used That said, I’ll answer that elusive question volume and softening wrinkles, injectables to refresh the appearance of one’s eyes. by presenting a “beautification timeline” represent an Lastly, an increasingly popular with multiple treatment options, ranging affordable alternative facial rejuvenation procedure from professional-grade skincare to plastic to surgery with is the Surgical Lip Lift (Fig. 2), surgery, all to help you put your best face immediate results, an in-office procedure used forward for your next big event. minimal discomfort, to create a more youthful but and little to no natural appearance to the Starting now: Skincare downtime. Results last lips. Estimated Cost: Facelift/ The basis for any facial rejuvenation plan approximately 1 year. Necklift ($10,000 and up), starts with the routine use of high-quality, NOTE: while toxin Blepharoplasty ($3000), Lip Lift professional-grade skincare. What’s more and filler results are ($3000). important than the skincare line you certainly appreciable choose, however, is the daily use of the at 1-2 weeks How can I learn more? product. In brief, nearly every person after treatment, I If you are interested in learning wanting to optimize their skin’s appearance encourage patients more about looking your would benefit from the routine use of the to not wait so close best for your next big event, following skincare items: facial cleanser, to events in order I suggest consulting with a Surgical Lip Lift (Fig. 2) antioxidants (Vitamin C/E), Retinol/ to allow time for surgeon experienced in facial tretinoin (Vitamin A), Moisturizer, and any required correction or “touch-up.” rejuvenation procedures. This will ensure sunscreen (SPF 30 or greater). If you’re Estimated Cost: $10-14/unit for toxin; that you receive a comprehensive, nonlooking to splurge, Growth Factor Serums $500-850/syringe of filler. biased assessment and treatment plan. As are a nice additive as well. Regardless of a Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, I Event in 3 months: Skin Resurfacing what you decide to buy, I can’t stress this always encourage patients to understand (Chemical Peels, Laser Treatments) enough: daily use is key! the treatments available to them before Chemical Peels and laser treatments making their decision. Event in 2-4 weeks: Microneedling, represent a great way to improve texture, Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning tone, and discoloration to the skin. While As always, choose a Microneedling (i.e., SkinPen) relies on the non-ablative lasers and light peels offer surgeon whom you principle of inciting controlled damage to little to no downtime, nevertheless trust. There is nothing the skin to induce collagen stimulation. multiple treatments are often required to more important than Microdermabrasion (i.e., DiamondGlow) obtain (and maintain) good results. On the the relationship you combines the power of exfoliation plus the other hand, more aggressive treatments have with your doctor. infusion of custom serums to treat a variety (i.e., CO2 laser, Phenol Peels) achieve of skin issues. Dermaplaning uses a sharp more dramatic results but with longer blade to remove dead skin and fine vellus downtimes (1-2 weeks). Estimated Cost: In Good Health, hair (aka “peach fuzz”). These treatments, $200 for light treatments; $2,000 for more Dr. Blake Raggio used either alone or in combination, are aggressive treatments. Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon great tools to get your skin glowing before Alabama Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Event in 4-6 months: Facial Plastic Surgery your special event. Estimated Cost: $50334-373-3611 100. Although a cosmetic procedure may www.ALplasticsurgery.com Dr.Raggio@alplasticsurgery.com
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