Introducing the newest injectable filler – Belotero® dermal filler! We’re pleased to now offer Belotero at Hess Plastic Surgery and we’re encouraging our clients to try it in place of some of the fillers they’ve previously used. Belotero is a new hyaluronic acid-based injectable filler, much like Juvederm or Restylane. Approved by the FDA in…
CoolSculpting was recently shown on Fox News NY. The February 2012 segment features Montclair, New Jersey plastic surgeon Dr. Barry DiBernardo, who explains how CoolSculpting was discovered (through kids and popsicles) and how the ideal CoolSculpting candidate is in good shape with some trouble spots. Learn more about CoolSculpting in Fairfax, VA or contact us…
This technique came about after researchers noticed that kids who sucked more popsicles had more dimples
Check out this video/slideshow featuring before and after photos of the CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ procedure. The video was posted to YouTube by Dr. Young Cho, a plastic surgeon in Houston. Read more about CoolSculpting in Northern Virginia.
This WCCO news segment features Zeltiq, the new “fat freezing procedure. “There’s a non-invasive way to get rid of love handles, a muffin top and back fat,” they say.
When treating crow’s feet, Dysport achieves better results than Botox, argues a west coast plastic surgeon who conducted a study comparing the two botulinum toxin medications. The study was based on photographic evaluations of 90 adult patients who received Botox or Dysport injections in the crow’s feet wrinkles. As a “split-face” study, the medications were…
Approved FDA indications for Restylane dermal filler may soon be expanded to include lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. An advisory panel on plastic surgery devices recently voted to expand the listed indications for the popular wrinkle filler, which could allow Restylane to be marketed for lip enhancement procedures. Restylane…
The latest edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article examining the results of Sculptra Aesthetic dermal filler. A multi-center study evaluated the long-term results of Sculptra for treatment of the nasolabial folds, the lines that travel from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Doctors followed 233 people for…
I have never been a “medical device” kind of plastic surgeon. I was trained to perform surgical procedures and I continually strive to improve my skills everyday. I enjoy operating so why should I spend office hours doing something I don’t necessarily enjoy? As you can imagine since I started my practice in Fairfax, VA…
I don’t know any plastic surgeon who hasn’t been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Dysport (Bausch Health). For years Botox Cosmetic (Allergan, Inc) has had the monopoly on botulinum toxin A. And because of this they have raised the cost of it to the point where it is almost prohibitive as an adjunctive cosmetic product….