What Results Can I Expect?

I'm still young and beautiful. How can I maintain this look as I grow older without surgery?

Our laser spa also offers new technology called fractional laser technology that irons out fine lines and improves and tightens crepe-like skin. It's a wonderful way to create a more youthful looking complexion as you age, with no hassle and no pain!

When you see those crow's feet around the eyes setting in turn to Botox injections to relax those wrinkling muscles; results last 3-5 months. And if folds begin to appear from the nose to the corners of the mouth, dermal fillers are a good solution to restore volume, lasting 6-12 months. Artefill is the newest dermal filler, a gel that combines with the body's natural collagen to generate additional collagen to improve results even further over time. Other dermal fillers include Juvederm, Perlane and Restylane.

No matter how much I exercise, the weight doesn't come off. What else can I do?

If you're not seeing the right results from diet and exercise, consider liposuction to safely remove excess fat deposits from resistant areas like the "love handles", thighs and stomach, or even neck, arms and knees. The most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure in the U.S., liposuction removes unwanted fat through a small suction instrument inserted beneath the skin to work like a vacuum. By manipulating this "vacuum", fatty deposits can be loosened and removed. The procedure works best on those with good skin elasticity. Board Certified Dr. Christian G. Drehsen has been performing liposuction for many years.

Or, you may be a good candidate for our new, FDA-approved "Fat Trimming Machine". Imagine excess stomach or thigh bulges melting away without surgery? Accent Your Body can achieve such results. The groundbreaking technology uses non-invasive, light-based and radio frequencies to heat sagging and bulging skin layers, reshaping them while releasing retained fluids and instigating new collagen production. It's especially effective for wrinkling/sagging on the face, neck and upper arms, in addition to the stomach and thighs. Accent Your Body, successfully used in Europe for years, represents an astounding advancement in treating loose skin.

How can I look younger? What are my options?

At Clinique of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Drehsen encourages patients to "age elegantly", enhancing features so as to look refreshed but not unnatural. One of his specialties is his Refresher Facelift that returns freshness to an aging or tired looking face. Through a minimal incision, excess facial skin is removed, underlying neck and facial muscles are tightened while volume is restored in the cheeks for a more youthful looking fullness.

And, there are numerous non-surgical ways to age gracefully. Botox injections relax facial muscles that cause lines, lasting 3-5 months. But, while Botox smoothes wrinkles, only dermal fillers can fill them in. Dermal fillers like Juvederm, Perlane and Restylane naturally restore volume and fullness to correct facial wrinkles and folds. Most biodegradable fillers last 6-12 months.

Artefill is the new breed of dermal that improves with time. Artefill is used to reduce the "smile lines" that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth. The gel adds a permanent support structure beneath wrinkles, smoothing them out. Better yet, it combines with the body's natural collagen to generate additional collagen to improve results further over time. Tired of short-term results? We've got the solution!

I'm always covering up because I'm self-conscious about my breast size. What are my options for change?

There's a reason breast surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. -- Women want their bodies to look balanced. Breast augmentation can increase small breasts or help raise sagging breasts, while a breast reduction can make large breasts better proportioned to a woman's body and relieve neck and back pain.

In terms of breast enlargement or lifting, Clinique of Plastic Surgery's Dr. Drehsen became dissatisfied with the typical breast implant procedures finding them sometimes flawed and resulting in implant dislocation or rippling. Placing an implant under the muscle, for example, can result in dislocation due to constant muscle activity over time. So Dr. Drehsen developed a "subfascial" procedure that places the implant between the breast muscle and the fibrous sheath that covers it, resulting in firmer support and lasting results. This procedure can reduce implant displacement and sagging due to the strong supporting sheath.

I can't seem to trim down my stomach. Any suggestions?

Exercise can only do so much as our skin loosens with age, but a tummy tuck can help trim away what sit ups won't. With a tummy tuck, excess skin and fatty tissue are removed, creating a smoother, flatter stomach. It's especially great post-pregnancy. In the procedure, a surgical incision is made across the lower abdomen by the panty line from which the excess skin and fat are removed. Abdominal muscles are also tightened. The procedure can dramatically reduce a bulging abdomen or sagging, rippling skin. You'll want to show off your midriff!

People tell me I look tired when I'm not. How can I bring a fresh look back to my eyes?

Eyelid surgery can make "bags" disappear and the eyes appear refreshed. As we age, eyelid skin feels the affects of gravity, tending to droop, making us look tired and older. Eyelid surgery removes that excess fat and skin from the upper or lower lid, helping the eyes to look larger and more youthful.

For the upper eyelid, the procedure involves making an incision in the natural skin fold and removing excess fatty tissue, while on the lower eyelid the incision is under the eyelash line or inside of the lower lid. In both cases, the incisions become invisible after healing.