A. Yes. It is safe to have radiofrequency skin tightening a week after Juvederm. All swelling should be gone by now. The heat generated by radiofrequency is not high enough to melt the Juvederm. I have found filler and Exilis really give great synergistic benefits.
Q. I have a lot of loose skin but not too much fat on my lower abdomen since I gained a lot of weight with my 3rd (and final) baby. I have tried creams, exercises, and low carb diets. Nothing has helped. Is surgery my only alternative?
A. The radiofrequency device, Exilis, might be just what you need. After 4 treatments, patients see an improvement in skin texture, laxity and reduction in fat. It is a very well tolerated procedure that is safe in all skin types. It is an alternative to liposuction for modest fat reduction, and is an alternative to traditional abdominoplasty(tummy tuck) for the loose skin problem.
Q. I am totally against needles to look younger. I truly have a phobia and faint at the sight of a needle. I have sagging and am interested in looking fresher. I can't afford surgery, so is there a cream that would help my jowls?
A. Fortunately, there is a non-surgical option to tighten the face in the jowls and even the nasolabial folds. It will not give you surgical results, but it will improve the sagging in the lower face. The procedure is called Exilis and it is radiofrequency energy. The usual treatment course is 4 sessions over 6-8 weeks. There is no downtime and it is safe for all skin types. Unfortunately, while creams can improve texture and color, the idea that creams can defy gravity is pure nonsense.
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