Ask Dr. Seckel http://saveyourface.com/askdoc The Truth about Facial Aging, its Prevention and "Cure" Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:26:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Dear Dr. Seckel, I am interested in liposuction and have heard of laser liposuction. Is it safe and does it work? I have heard of Smartlipo, Coollipo and now SlimLipo. Can you tell me the difference and which laser liposuction is best? Thank you, Marie, Boston, Massachusetts Dear Marie, Thank you for your question. Liposuction is the most common plastic surgery procedure done in the United States. Palomar™ Medical has just introduced SLIMLIPO™ a new laser liposuction technology which will revolutionize the way liposuction is done. The word SLIM™ stands for Selective Laser Induced Melting and what is ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/laser-liposuction-lipodissolve-smartlipo/352/ Dear Dr. Seckel, What does the term cosmetic medicine mean? I am a nursing student and confused by the term cosmetic medicine. Is cosmetic medicine a medical specialty? Thank you, Nichole, Boston, Massachusetts. Dear Nichole, I am sure many people are confused by the term cosmetic medicine. Cosmetic medicine is not a medical specialty listed by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education. Rather it is a term used loosely to categorize non-surgical cosmetic or aesthetic procedures done by physicians as opposed to ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/boston-cosmetic-medicine/350/ Dear Dr. Seckel, I want and need a face lift but I am scared of having scars on my face that other people can see. I don’t want anyone to know I had a face lift. Is it possible to hide the scars? Thank you, Brenda, Boston, Massachusetts. Dear Brenda, Thank you for your important question. Concern about face lift scars is one of the most common concerns that all people considering face lift surgery have. People also want to look natural and do not want people to know they have had face lift surgery. A properly done ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/face-lift-scars/346/ Dear Dr. Seckel, Can you tell me about laser liposuction? Is it better than regular liposuction? Is smartlipo the best? Thank you, Elizabeth, Boston , Massachusetts. Liposuction is the most common plastic surgery procedure done in the United States. New laser liposuction technology is revolutionizing the way liposuction is done. Benefits of the new laser liposuction technique are · The laser selectively dissolves fat unlike standard liposuction which can ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/laser-liposuction-lipodissolve-smartlipo/342/ Dear Dr. Seckel, I am a 38 year old mother of three and very fit. However no matter how hard I work I cannot get rid of the loose skin on my tummy and I want my normal breasts back. Can you tell me about the mommy makeover? Thank you, Sheri, Boston, Massachusetts Although the term “Mommy Makeover” has become very popular term the “Mommy Makeover” is not a new surgical method. Rather, the “Mommy Makeover” is a combination of two or more surgical procedures that address the changes in a woman’s body due to pregnancy. A “Mommy Makeover” can restore a ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/mommy-makeover/337/ Dear Dr. Seckel, I have a c section scar which looks horrible. There is a flap of skin hanging over the c section scar which makes my tummy bulge and shows under my bathing suit. I want this bulge removed but don’t want a bigger scar and would like to be able to wear a two piece again. I am otherwise very fit. Thank you, Brenda, Boston, Massachusetts.   Dear Brenda, Thank you for your email. Your complaint is a very common one today and fortunately you can get back into your two piece with a modern mini or bikini tummy tuck procedure. The bikini tuck is a frequent part of the mommy makeover which is very popular today. ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/mommy-makeover/334/ Dear Dr. Seckel, I had breast implants several years ago and I have bumps on my implants that I can feel. Sometimes in the right light I can see a bump or fold along the bottom of my breast that feels like the implant. Should I be concerned? Thank you, Mary, Boston, Massachusetts. Dear Mary, You should have your doctor examine you to be sure you do not have a breast lump. It is common especially after breast augmentation with saline breast implants to feel folds or bumps in the breast implants. Sometimes they are visible. The breast implant bump or fold is ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/breast-implants-breast-enlargement-breast-augmentation/332/ Dear Dr. Seckel, I had a tummy tuck 6 months ago and the scar on my abdomen is red and itchy. I did not have the bikini tummy tuck you write about but I wish I had. Is there anything I can do about the scar? Thank you, Denise, Boston, Massachusetts Dear Denise, Red itchy scars are called hypertrophic scars and are common following abdominoplasty. They are more common when: The skin is pulled too tight Too much skin is removed You are too active and stretch or ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck-bikini-tuck/327/ Dear Dr. Seckel, Can you tell me what the bikini tuck is? I have had two kids, I am 38 and very fit. However I cannot get rid of the excess skin on my tummy. I run, work out and do abdominal exercises but that role above my bikini won’t go away. Please help, Cindy, Boston, Massachusetts. Dear Cindy, The bikini tuck or bikini tummy tuck is a modified abdominoplasty which places the scar in a position which is hidden when you wear a bikini. The results are excellent and you can still wear a bikini when you go to the beach after your tummy tuck. Above-Before ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/abdominoplasty-tummy-tuck-bikini-tuck/324/ Dear Dr. Seckel, I have enlarged pores and oily skin. I have had acne outbreaks in the past and have some scarring. What is the best laser or other treatment to reduce enlarged pores? I live in Boston and can come to see you. Angela, Boston, Massachusetts Dear Angela, Thank you for your question about laser treatment to reduce enlarged pores and acne scars. There have been many laser therapies and IPL therapies recommended to reduce enlarged pores but few of them have been satisfactory. I am happy to say that the new non-ablative fractional laser skin ... http://saveyourface.com/askdoc/enlarged-pores/321/