What's New in Facial Plastic Surgery
Question: What are some alternatives to a surgical facelift? I can’t afford the downtime at this point in my life, but I would still like to have some correction of my sagging and aged skin.
Answer: There are quite a number of non-surgical options available for today’s busy patient. BOTOX Cosmetic and injectable dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and restore volume, respectively.
To address mid-facial and jowl/neck laxity there is a procedure called ReFirme which aims to tighten your skin while increasing collagen production. This is accomplished in a series of treatments over several months for optimal results. We are a certified ReFirme Center and offer a complimentary first “test treatment” for our patients.
Another option is addressing fine lines and discoloration of the skin which often ages our appearance. We offer OBAGI Medical prescription skin care which stimulates your skin to act and look younger and healthier.
Oftentimes, combination therapy with the above mentioned will produce drastic enough results to avoid the need for a surgical intervention.
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Question: What is a non-surgical Rhinoplasty?
Answer: A non-surgical Rhinoplasty utilizes new generation injectable dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse, to carefully reduce the look of a nasal hump and/or augment the nasal tip. The benefit of a non-surgical Rhinoplasty is that patients get to “test drive” their new look without undergoing surgery. The results last from 10 to 20 months depending on the filler used. Also, a non-surgical Rhinoplasty leaves the nasal cartilages and bone completely untouched. You can see pictures of patients who have had a non-surgical Rhinoplasty on our website, www.CascadeFaces.com.
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Question: Dr. Villano, I have heard of a weekend face lift,
or thread lift, but what exactly does this mean, and is it
truly a replacement for a formal face lift?
Answer: A weekend face lift or thread lift is referring
to a procedure that involves placing medical grade
threads with either local anesthesia, or sedation, into
the mid-face, lower face, or neck to lift sagging tissue.
The benefits of this type of lift is that there is minimal
bruising and downtime. Thus, our patients who have
busy lifestyles are able to achieve a refreshed and lifted
look while being able to return to work after 2-4 days.
A thread lift is not a replacement for a formal
Rhytidectomy (face lift). Typically, results last 3-5 years, but patients do
continue to age, and as a result the threads do not lift the tissue buy the same
mechanism as a formal face lift does giving less of a longer term result.
The benefit of the thread lift is truly its ability to obtain great results with
minimal downtime.
Have a question?
E-mail us at Mackenzie@cascadeent.com
or call us at 541-312-3223.
Michael E. Villano, M.D.
Ear, Nose and Throat • Facial Plastic Surgery
2400 NE Neff Ed., Suite B • Bend
www.cascadefaces.com
541-312-3223
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Cascade Faces First to Use Allergan’s New JUVÉDERM ™ in January, 2007
( Bend, OR, December 5, 2006) – Cascade Faces, owned and directed by double board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Villano is one the first plastic surgeons in Bend, Oregon to offer the newest and most cutting edge in wrinkle fighting treatment, JUVÉDERM ™ in January, 2007. The Dr. reports, “this new, non invasive filler is biodegradable, of non animal origin and requires no allergy testing, such as traditional fillers like Collagen. It provides amazing results when used to fill forehead lines, glabellar lines, nasal furrows, cheek wrinkles and adds volume to the lips.”
Dr. Villano is able to provide optimal results with a single treatment in most patients aimed at delivering sustained results for up to six months or longer. This filler, like any cosmetic filler or injectable, must be administered by a trained medical professional, ideally a facial plastic surgeon who is an expert in facial anatomy. As a board certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Villano is considered a “face specialist”.
Michael E. Villano, MD is the Director and Founder of the Cascade Faces Aesthetics and Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Villano is double board certified through the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology with training specific to the head, neck and face. He is a member of the following Societies: American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and American Academy of Otolaryngology.
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