Facelift
(Rhytidectomy)

Over time, the long-term effects of gravity, exposure to sun, dry air, and general stress takes its toll on an individual's face and neckline.  Jowls can develop under the jawline with folds and fat deposits.  Sometimes creases begin to form between the nose and the mouth.

Facelift incisions often begin in the hairline at the temples		An alternative facelift uses shorter incisions at the temples		Incision lines are concealed within the hairline

A facelift can considerably reduce these signs of aging by removing excess fat, tightening the underlying muscles, and redraping the skin around the neck and face.  Facelifts can be done alone, or frequently performed in conjunction with another procedure such as a browlift, eyelid surgery, or nose reshaping.  If your problem areas are limited to the neck, a more conservative procedure, known as a "necklift" will be recommended.  In some cases, a facelift can reduce the outward signs of aging by ten or fifteen years.

Upper & Lower Eye Lid Surgery
(Blepharoplasty)

Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is designed to remove excess skin and fat from the upper and lower eyelids.  The procedure can correct drooping upper lids that tend to sag with time and the puffy bags below the eyes.

Incisions are made following your eye's natural lines and creases		Excess fat is removed or redistributed		After surgery, eyelids no longer droop		Skin under the eye is smooth and firm

Blepharoplasty can be done as a single procedure, or in conjunction with other facial surgery such as a facelift or a browlift.

Restylane

When we are young our skin is smooth and elastic with a healthy glow. As we age, our ability to maintain that smoothness and elasticity diminishes, resulting in skin that becomes drier, thinner and less able to replenish itself. Our body's natural collagen and hyaluronic acid levels decrease and our skin becomes looser. This leads to our skin wrinkling and appearing older than it should.

Approved by the FDA, Restylane is designed to match your skin, smoothing wrinkles, sculpting lips or shaping facial contours. With its unique ability to bind with water, Restylane is able to perform for many months in your skin. The most common areas for a Restylane treatment are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows) and the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of your mouth). When used for lips or facial contouring, Restylane will add shape and volume to the area. Restylane is able to create volume under your wrinkles, which are then lifted up and smoothed out.

Since no pre-testing is required, a Restylane treatment can be performed almost immediately. It usually takes about 30 minutes depending on the type of correction you want. Most people find the injections relatively painless, but a topical anesthetic can be applied to the area prior to your treatment. You will be able to see the results as soon as your treatment is completed.

BOTOX®

You laugh. You frown. You concentrate. And over time, those expressions leave their mark upon your face. Until today, there wasn’t a lot you could do about it. But today there’s BOTOX® Cosmetic. A simple, non-surgical procedure that can dramatically reduce even your toughest wrinkle within days. One ten-minute treatment, a few tiny injections, relaxes the muscles between your brows that cause lines to form. And keeps them relaxed up to four months.

What are Glabellar Lines?

Glabellar lines are the wrinkles between the brows that form when you frown. To make this expression, you move the corrugator and procerus muscles, which are located between and above the brows.

How are these Frown Lines Formed?

Movement of facial muscles can cause the skin between the brows to crease. As skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning may create visible lines and wrinkles -- even when your face is relaxed.

How are these Frown Lines Treated with BOTOX Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a natural, purified protein that relaxes muscles by blocking nerve impulses. With a few tiny injections, BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes the muscles that cause skin to crease. Once the muscles are at rest, the skin becomes smoother, creating a more natural and relaxed appearance. In a clinical study with BOTOX® Cosmetic, the majority of people (82.5%) reported an improvement in the lines between their brows after a week, and results can last up to 4 months.

This simple, safe procedure takes about 10 minutes and can be performed in your doctor’s office. Since the procedure is non-surgical, no recovery time is needed. After a BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment, you can get back to work or other activities right away.

For additional information on BOTOX® visit:
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Microdermabrasion (Parisian Peel)

Parisian Peel brand Medical Microdermabrasion is a quick, gentle skin renewal process that can treat superficial blemishes on your skin caused by aging or too much exposure to the sun.

Microdermabrasion is not a chemical, not a laser and not a surgical procedure. Instead, the Parisian Peel system gently buffs the surface of your skin to remove the rough outer layer of cells and uncover the smoother, softer skin beneath. You'll feel minimal discomfort, only the glow of newer, fresher skin.

A typical Parisian Peel treatment takes 15 to 20 minutes. A series of 5 to 10 treatments may be required to obtain the best results. Dr. Rhee will recommend a treatment plan that fits your skin type and condition. Because Parisian Peel is so gentle, you can have as many treatments as you need without worrying about side effects.