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 If your facial structure is the scaffolding of your face, then your skin is the canvas. It is the largest organ of your body, and visibly reflects your physical health and age. Poor or damaged skin can make one appear much older, while clear and unwrinkled skin can give one a beautiful, fresh appearance.
Achieving flawless skin is a complex process that begins with a healthy diet, which supplies the nutrients to build and maintain strong and vibrant skin. In addition, exercise increases the blood flow to the deep layers of the skin, producing a radiant, teenage rosy glow. In the past decade, non-invasive modalities to improve the skin have made it possible to undergo treatment-room procedures and return immediately to work with no downtime. Botox and Dysport, a temporary neuromodulator, and fillers (Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane and Perlane, and Radiesse and Sculptra, as well as newer, more longer-lasting products such as Artefill), can erase wrinkles and soften folds. Frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, crow’s feet, marionette lines, nasolabial folds, can all be addressed with these products. The deep furrows around the mouth known as “lipstick lines,” and crepey upper- and lower-eyelid wrinkles can be handled with moderate-depth peels and any number of appropriate lasers. Pixilated lasers such as Fraxel, which is non-ablative, can target any skin on the body, including décolletage, hands, arms, legs, and abdomen, to help tone the surface of the skin. The safety of the pixilated laser allows for treatment of patients with more pigmented skin types, such as those of Mediterranean, Hispanic, or Asian descent. Acne, a common ailment of the skin, affects not just teenagers but adults as well. Dr. Weintraub has developed a special program to combat acne, in addition to specific techniques to improve and decrease pore size. Combining careful skincare with targeted injectables, peels, and resurfacing, Dr. Weintraub will do wonders to restore your skin’s natural glow. Dr. Weintraub’s Viewpoint: Michelle Pfeiffer Michelle Pfeiffer has clear and beautiful skin, and a well-proportioned face in perfect thirds. She also has highly arched brows that draw attention to her widely spaced eyes, and her well-sculpted nasal tip complements a soft yet defined jawline. How can you achieve this look? You could undergo a conservative upper / lower eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty), a detailed nasal-tip plasty, along with a skin peel or laser skin resurfacing.
Dr. Weintraub's opinions should not be taken as fact or medical advice, nor has he necessarily treated this celebrity.
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