5 Common Menopause Symptoms That Hormone Replacement Therapy Helps
Menopause – the end of a woman’s reproductive years – comes usually around the age of 51. However, the onset of menopause is extremely varied, ranging from the late 30’s to the early 60’s in some women. In the time before menopause, referred known as perimenopause, the ovaries begin releasing less of the so-called “sex hormones” (including estrogen) that regulate reproduction.
However, estrogen and the other hormones are involved in more than simply fertility regulation. Indeed, virtually every bodily function of a woman is affected to some extent by sex hormones. Estrogen has an effect on metabolism (the capacity of the body to burn calories and store fat), weight growth, bone strength, mood and mental state, and libido, among other things.
As a result of the reduction in hormone production during menopause and perimenopause, the majority of women suffer a range of unpleasant side effects. Menopausal hormone decline manifests itself in a variety of ways, including hot flashes, sleep difficulties, decreased sexual desire, dry and itchy vagina, painful intercourse, urine incontinence, weight gain, mood swings, tiredness, and bone loss.
The good news is that, recent advances in hormone replacement treatment may provide long-lasting relief from many of menopause’s unpleasant or painful symptoms. Dr. Ali, a hormone replacement expert in the Troy, MI region, discusses how hormone replacement therapy may help relieve some of the most prevalent symptoms of menopause in this article.
#1. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are perhaps the most prevalent perimenopausal and menopausal symptom. These abrupt increases in body temperature may be both unpleasant and humiliating, since they are often accompanied by flushing and copious perspiration.
As women approach menopause, up to 75% suffer hot flashes, commonly known as hot flashes. Hot flashes are a “vasomotor symptom,” meaning they are caused by an abrupt dilation of blood vessels. Increased blood flow results in excessive body heat and sweat.
Experts at Harvard School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic think that estrogen replacement therapy is the most effective and safest way to treat severe hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.
In a clinical study including 3,329 participants, administering oral estrogen or estrogen plus progestin significantly decreased hot flashes in menopausal women by 75%.
#2. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Tiredness
Although testosterone is more often associated with males, it plays a critical role in both men and women in terms of energy production. Testosterone is a hormone that performs a variety of tasks in addition to sexual drive and performance. It also aids the body in producing the proteins necessary for muscle upkeep and energy production in both men and women. Thus, decreased testosterone levels associated with menopause may result in severe fatigue in women.
But by managing a woman’s estrogen levels throughout menopause with HRT, vitality and energy can be restored.
#3. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Vaginal Dryness and Painful Intercourse
Estrogen is a female “sex hormone” that helps maintain the thickness and health of the vaginal walls while also producing natural lubrication to keep them moist and supple. Estrogen also plays an important part in a woman’s libido or “sexual desire.”
Following menopause, more than half of women suffer vaginal dryness, as well as pain during intercourse as a result of decreased estrogen levels. When estrogen production declines throughout menopause, the vaginal walls become thinner, lose flexibility, and generate less lubrication. Additionally, a decrease in estrogen levels may result in a woman losing desire in sex.
However, estrogen replacement therapy may assist a woman’s body in rebuilding stronger, more elastic, and lubricated vaginal tissue, enabling her to reclaim sexual intimacy! Additionally, hormone replacement treatment to restore estrogen and other sex hormones may rekindle a woman’s sex drive, rekindling her desire in sex.
#4. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopausal Weight Gain
Weight gain – particularly around the middle or belly – is often a result of menopause’s hormonal decline and imbalance.
To begin, when estrogen levels are low, the metabolism slows, resulting in an increase in body fat storage. Additionally, low estrogen levels impede fat cell breakdown, resulting in fat accumulation, weight gain, and an increased waist circumference (“belly fat”). Additionally, when an excess of androgens (male hormones) exists, the risk of obesity is raised.
Fortunately, hormone replacement therapy may assist perimenopausal and menopausal women in reversing weight gain, increasing muscle mass, and decreasing fat accumulation – especially in the abdominal area.
#5: Hormone Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis
One of estrogen’s many essential functions is to promote bone-forming cellular activity. As a consequence of the decrease in estrogen levels after menopause, the bones lose calcium.
Numerous recent studies have shown that hormone replacement therapy, rather than bisphosphonate medicines, is the most effective strategy for preventing osteoporosis-related fractures. Along with fracture prevention, estrogen has been shown to maintain spinal discs in a manner that non-hormonal therapies do not.
Most “synthetic” medications that are now available to treat osteoporosis (e.g., Fosamax and Boniva), but have unpleasant – and in some instances, deadly – side effects. As a result, the majority of medical professionals feel that if feasible, it is better to treat the underlying cause of osteoporosis, which is estrogen deficiency, with hormone replacement therapy.
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause – Troy, MI
Along with addressing many of menopause’s most visible symptoms – tiredness, painful intercourse, vaginal dryness, weight gain, hot flashes, and osteoporosis — hormone replacement therapy helps prevent a variety of severe illnesses.
Menopausal therapy with hormone replacement has been proven to help prevent severe diseases such as heart disease, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
There is no longer a need to suffer in silence from the painful and unpleasant symptoms of menopause, thanks to recent advances in bioidentical hormone replacement treatment. If you are a woman in the greater Troy, MI area who is experiencing perimenopause or menopause, consult with Dr. Ali to see if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.
Treatment for Menopause in the Troy, MI area: 248-335-7200
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CDC Warns Against “Medical Tourism” Plastic Surgery Abroad
/in Cosmetic Surgery /by adminUnregulated Plastic Surgery Abroad Claims Yet More American Lives
Numerous Americans are traveling abroad to save money on medical treatments, a trend dubbed “medical tourism.” Many of these Americans go to other countries for less expensive plastic surgery. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued warnings about seeking medical care in other countries due to potential risks such as substandard care, exposure to infectious disease and highly drug-resistant bacteria, and an increased risk of blood clots due to flying following surgery.
In spite of these very clear warnings by the CDC, many Americans have recently suffered disfigurement -and tragically even death – due to substandard cosmetic surgical treatments performed in foreign countries.
Recent Plastic Surgery Deaths in Other Countries
Recently, a Mississippi lady died after undergoing gastric bypass weight loss surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. Markita McIntyre, 34, died after surgery for a sleeve gastrectomy. She and a friend intended to save money by having this weight reduction procedure done in Mexico. One withdrew from the plan, while Ms. McIntyre, a mother of three, died on the operating table.
According to a recent CNN article, the CDC reported in that in 2019 alone 11other individuals who had surgery in Tijuana returned to the United States with uncommon antibiotic-resistant illnesses.
In June, a man from New York and a female high school teacher from Alabama died after cosmetic surgery in the Dominican Republic.
Manuel Jose Nunez, 28, of New York, died after liposuction at Santo Domingo’s Caribbean Plastic Surgery Clinic. Manuel Jose Nunez was operated on by gynecologist Oscar Polanco at the Caribbean Plastic Surgery Clinic in Santo Domingo, who has been accused of being responsible for at least three more patient fatalities.
Alicia Williams, 45, a teacher from Birmingham, Alabama, also died as a result of complications after a series of cosmetic surgery procedures in the Dominican Republic. After undergoing liposuction, a tummy tuck, and a Brazilian butt lift in the DR, she had several medical problems – including blood clots, and loss of a significant amount of blood – and she tragically passed away.
Leigh Aiple, 31, spent more than $35,000 for a plastic surgery package in Malaysia but died less than 24 hours after returning home. His death has prompted warnings to others contemplating traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery.
CDC Warning Against “Medical Tourism” Plastic Surgery Abroad
The CDC cautions that the majority of health care institutions in the Dominican Republic, and many other countries, that cater to medical tourists do not meet the criteria required by international accrediting organizations.
They emphasize that American travelers going abroad seeking medical tourism surgeries have suffered illnesses, life-threatening infections, medical negligence, and even death.
Why Medical Tourism is so Dangerous
While one may see why people might choose medical tourism, due to the cost savings. But the dangers of unaccredited plastic surgery abroad clearly outweigh any financial advantages.
Some concerns of medical tourism plastic surgery are:
#1. Sanitization: In the United States, sterilization protocols and testing are conducted. There is no way to know how sanitary and well-maintained the instruments are in another country.
If a tool is not adequately sterilized, it may wind up costing the patients a lot more money in the long term due to infection, prolonged hospitalization, and botched aesthetic effects… as well as death.
#2. Training: Similarly, a patient does not know how a physician has been educated in another country, as opposed to how surgeons are trained in the United States.
In the United States, people may check to see whether a physician is registered, licensed, and trained to practice in a certain specialty. When searching the internet for foreign providers, you do not have the same degree of security.
In the United States, patients can ascertain their surgeon’s surgical skill level if they seek out an American Board of Plastic Surgery board certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Ali in Birmingham, MI. Additionally, in the US one can seek out surgeons (again like Dr. Ali) who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which is comprised entirely of specialized plastic surgeons who continue their medical training and who focus exclusively on cosmetic surgery.
#3. Blood Supply: Medical tourism patients should also take into account the safety of the blood supply in hospitals located abroad. Numerous surgical procedures require blood transfusions – and if a patient has complications a transfusion is even more likely.
The blood supply in the US is highly regulated and exhaustively tested. But the blood supplies they are utilizing in another country may be safe or may not, and the fact is that there is no way to know for certain. Contaminated blood can lead to infection, diseases (such as HIV), and even death.
Don’t Risk Your Life on Plastic Surgery Abroad
Currently, medical tourism is unregulated, with bundle packages intended to allow patients to have the greatest number of operations possible in the quickest amount of time, regardless of any risk. And, despite what foreign physicians and clinics may promote, International standards simply do not exist.
Having plastic surgery performed abroad carries a considerable risk, since there is no assurance of the caliber or safety of the treatment you will get.
Board-certified Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali and our caring staff urge you not to consider going abroad for plastic surgery – even if it is cheaper. In the end, one “gets what one pays for” – and what you may be paying for with medical tourism is disfigurement or death.
Plastic Surgery | Birmingham, MI
Birmingham area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped thousands of women and men love their appearance and improve their confidence and quality of life with cosmetic surgery – safely and without complications.
Schedule a consultation and take the first step toward getting the plastic surgery you have always wanted – and look and feel like the best version of “you” that you can be! And if cost is an issue we can help you with easy financing options so that cost concerns do not steer you in a dangerous direction abroad!
Plastic Surgery Consultation | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200
Why Black Americans Are Getting More Botox & Facial Fillers
/in Botox, Facial Filler /by adminWhy Black Americans Are Getting More Botox & Facial Fillers Than Ever Before
Allure magazine just ran a very interesting article about the increasing use of Botox and facial fillers among Black Americans.
In this article renowned Birmingham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. M. Azar Ali continues this discussion and addresses some of the issues and concerns of men and women of color when considering Botox and/or facial fillers.
The Stigma of Cosmetic Procedures Has Disappeared
Many Bay Boomers were raised with a stigma surrounding treatments such as Botox or facial fillers. But now younger generations of Americans of all races are abandoning the shame associated with having work done.
Cosmetic treatments are now a subject that is now socially acceptable on a broad scale. While Baby Boomers and Gen X tend to see these procedures as remedial medicine, millennials and Gen Z tend to view aesthetic intervention as self-care and preventative medicine.
As a result, Botox and facial fillers have experienced a significant rise in interest among Black and brown patients.
Botox, Facial Fillers & Black Representation
One significant problem with injectable and other treatments has been representation in marketing portrayals.
When most of these aesthetic and anti-aging treatments were initially launched, they were marketed only to white women. Frustratingly, clinical studies of their effectiveness were also performed almost exclusively on white women.
So, for many women and men of color, it has traditionally been hard to see or envision themselves indulging in these cosmetic procedures. And, while the media still has a long way to go, thanks to more inclusivity in advertising Black individuals are now being included in the media conversation about Botox, facial fillers and other cosmetic products and treatments.
Statistics on Black Use of Botox & Facial Fillers
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) 2020 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report, over 15.5 million cosmetic procedures were done in the United States alone. Botox was the most widely used coming in first position with 4.4 million procedures, followed by facial fillers at 3.4 million procedures.
In that report the ASPS noted that just 11% of all cosmetic procedures and 4% of Botox injections were performed on Black patients in 2020. But they also reported that Black interest in these procedures is increasing.
According to the same report, 1.78 million Black Americans had cosmetic operations in 2020, up from 1.77 million in 2019 and 1.68 million in 2018 to.
Unique Skin Concerns of Black Botox Patients
Aging seems to be somewhat different in patients of color. To begin with, “photo-aging” (skin damage due to UV sun exposure) happens more slowly in darker skin due to the increased amount of melanin. So, while Black patients may experience skin dullness and hyperpigmentation, typically, Black patients do not have skin that wrinkles very much with age.
Many Black men and women never develop true forehead lines. One is more likely to see vertical “11” lines between the eyebrows than to notice horizontal forehead lines. Whereas someone of the same age who is Caucasian will often have lines across the forehead in addition to the 11 lines. However, if you look at Asian populations, you’ll see that they often get crow’s feet more frequently than they develop forehead lines or “11s”.
Botox is ideal for treating the parallel, vertical “11s” between the eyes in patients with darker skin tones. It is also highly effective as a kind of “prejuvenation,” with younger patients receiving lower doses of Botox to prevent the development of creases between the eyes as they age.
Unique Skin Concerns of Black Facial Filler Patients
Collagen levels peak at age 22, and each year afterwards, a person loses roughly 1% of that collagen. While black individuals do not age as quickly as those with less pigmentation, decreasing collagen causes substantial volume loss in people of all skin colors.
This loss of facial volume can result in the development of smile lines, hollowness under the eyes, and sagging skin in the cheeks, jowls, and nasolabial areas. Facial fillers administered in these areas can restore youthful volume and plumpness to Black or brown skin.
Botox & Facial Filler Providers for Black Skin | Birmingham
Many Med Spas fail to understand the unique needs of African-American and others with melanin-rich skin.
Sadly, if you look at medical textbooks and training materials many (if not most) of the accompanying images present lighter and white skin tones. This has unfortunately produced a “blind zone” in many practices’ treatment of Black skin, since procedure results appear differently on darker skin.
It is critical to have cosmetic physicians and aestheticians who understand Black and brown skin, and who have years of experiencing treating patients of color. Dr. Ali himself, has very dark skin himself – so he not only comprehends the issues unique to darker skin tones, he has experienced them firsthand.
If you are a person of color who is interested in exploring the anti-aging and skin rejuvenating possibilities of Botox or facial fillers, you can trust your skin to Dr. Ali at AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa.
Schedule consultation at AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham and Dr. Ali will take the time to assess your unique skin and understand your personal aesthetic goals. Then he will customize a treatment plan based on your individual skin type, tone, color and condition – so that you will achieve the best results and look your best at any age.
Botox & Facial Fillers for Black Skin: 248-335-7200
EltaMD Sunscreens Provide Safe, Natural UV Protection
/in Skin Care /by adminEltaMD Sunscreens Provide Safe, Natural UV Protection
August is the hottest and sunniest time of year in Michigan. So, most of us are anxious to hit the beach and enjoy other outdoor activities – from cycling and hiking to backyard barbeques. Of course, by now everyone knows that sunscreen should be applied daily to protect the skin from dangerous UV rays.
Proper skin protection is the most effective way to ward of lines, wrinkles, age spots and other signs of aging. Sunscreen is also the best way to avoid the development of skin cancer. But, with so many sunscreens on the market, it is hard to know which brand is best for our skin.
At AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in Birmingham, MI, we have done the research for you! And, the clear winner is the EltaMD comprehensive line of sunscreens. EltaMD sunscreens are fragrance-free so you don’t smell like a Pina Colada all day. And they are noncomedogenic – which means they do not clog pores.
We love EltaMD sunscreens because they are lightweight and creamy sunscreen, absorb quickly and leaves no white cast. Even EltaMD offers a wide range of sunscreen formulas – with one that is right for virtually every skin care need.
Because we are such big fans of EltaMD’s spectrum of sun protectors for all skin types and concerns, offer these products for purchase at the best prices possible to our patients in our Birmingham Med Spa. Below is a discussion of some of our favorite EltaMD sunscreen products, to help you choose the UV protection that is right for your skin type and your lifestyle.
EltaMD UV Restore Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 Sunscreen
This sunscreen is great for pairing with a daily makeup look that is dewy and natural, with just a touch of bronze. This slightly tinted mineral sunscreen conceals flaws – blending out discolorations and toning down redness – while adding just a natural pop of color and glow to the skin.
The iron oxides in this formula help to filter visible light and aid in the prevention of hyperpigmentation. Additionally, ginger root and saccharide isomerate (a sugar like molecule) are active components that assist in reducing dark spots.
Another important component, squalane, promotes all day hydration by naturally locking in moisture without disturbing the skin’s delicate skin barrier – which makes it ideal for those with sensitive skin.
EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen
When the weather begins to climb on humid days in Michigan, nothing beats EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50. This sunscreen formula prevents 98 percent of UVB rays – yet is breakout-free a result of the product’s noncomedogenic nature, which does not clog pores.
I’s thin, glossy texture means it can be applied liberally without the danger of going overboard since the sunscreen almost melts into the skin upon application, completely absorbing. And since it is also water- and sweat-resistant it won’t come off after a swim or a run. Unlike other brands of high-protection sunscreens it never feels sticky, even in high humidity, and provides sun protection without the white cast.
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 Sunscreen
EltaMD UV Clear Tinted Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 is ideal for patients with acne-prone skin. Two important components in this product are niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, which help soothe and protect the skin from irritation.
In addition to being an excellent option for anybody suffering from acne, it is also ideal for men and women suffering from rosacea or hyperpigmentation. And for patients whose complexion may be very dry, particularly in specific areas around the face, hyaluronic also rehydrates skin, while acting as a sun-protected concealer replacement. There really is nothing that this sunscreen cannot accomplish!
EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 Sunscreen
EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 is excellent for patients prone to dry, parched skin. Someone with dry can reap the benefits from using this sunblock even if they are not going outside.
Daily use of this sunscreen may result in noticeably plumper, more moisturized skin. This formula includes hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate), a humectant with a 1,000-fold capacity to retain water, as well as a moisturizing component called dimethicone, which traps moisture in the skin and helps it retain hydration.
We love EltaMD UV Replenish Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 so much we have put in on sale at 10% off for the Month of August 2021, so all of our patients can experience the amazing skin replenishing benefits that this product offers in addition to excellent sun protection.
EltaMD Sunscreens | Birmingham, MI
No matter what you skin color, type, or skin care concerns, EltaMD Sunscreens has a formula for you.
All EltaMD Sunscreens are natural, safe, fragrance free, non-comedogenic, non-greasy, and absorb quickly without leaving a white residue.
Stop by our Birmingham Med Spa and our experienced skin care experts will help you choose the EltaMD sunscreen product that is right for you.
Buy EltaMD Sunscreens | Birmingham, MI:248-335-7200
What to Know About the Benzene Sunscreen Recall
/in Skin Care /by adminWhat to Know About the Benzene Sunscreen Recall
Recent discoveries of the chemical benzene in certain topical sunscreens have sparked concerns among doctors and patients alike. And while physicians are split on the right degree of alarm about this problem, one thing is clear: Benzene does not belong in sunscreen.
In this article the skin care experts at AMAE Plastic Surgery & Med Spa in the Troy, MI area discuss the most recent data about the sunscreens that were recalled for containing sunscreen – and provide you with the information you need to ensure your sunscreen is benzene free!
The Benzene Sunscreen Recall
Johnson & Johnson announced a voluntary recall this past month for many of its sunscreen sprays manufactured by Neutrogena. These included:
These contaminated products were all in spray format, not lotion or cream.
If you have any of these products you should discontinue their usage and contact the Johnson & Johnson Consumer Care Center 24/7 with inquiries or to seek a refund: 1-800-458-1673
Johnson & Johnson continues to downplay the incident, saying in a statement that “internal testing revealed minor amounts of benzene in certain product samples” and that the recall is being conducted “out of an excess of caution”.
What Is Benzene & Why is it a Dangerous Chemical in Sunscreen?
You are not alone if you are unfamiliar with benzene. According to the CDC, it is a chemical that occurs naturally in volcanoes and forest fires – and is also a component of crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke.
According to the CDC, it is a chemical that the majority of Americans are likely exposed to in small amounts on a daily basis, since it is present in trace amounts in the air we breathe due to cigarette smoke, gas stations, motor vehicle exhaust, and industrial emissions. Additionally, Benzene is used to manufacture compounds used in man-made goods such as plastics, dyes, and detergents, as well as glue and paint.
While small quantities of benzene are not as concerning, levels of benzene more than 2 parts per million ppm are perhaps hazardous. Some research suggests that benzene may be carcinogenic when applied to large areas of skin, particularly because benzene is a very volatile solvent – meaning that it penetrates the cell membrane very quickly and easily, and thus can pass right through the skin into the bloodstream.
Are Other Sunscreens Safe?
Because of the recall many of our Troy, MI area patients have expressed concerns regarding the safety of all sunscreens. But these fears are completely baseless, as long as one purchases sunscreen from a trusted, natural brand.
According to a recent American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) pronouncement on the recent recall benzene is not and has never been a component in any sunscreen formulas. In other words, the recent Johnson & Johnson (Neutrogena) contamination problem was due to a mistake with the manufacturing process, not with the sunscreen formulas themselves.
But, earlier this year, the same laboratory that discovered benzene in many sunscreens also discovered it in numerous hand sanitizers. Excessive amounts of benzene have also been detected in soft drinks and other beverages during the past several decades.
EltaMD: Safe, Natural, Benzene-free Sunscreens | Troy, MI
Proper skin protection is the most effective way to ward of lines, wrinkles, age spots and other signs of aging. Even more importantly, sunscreen with a high SPF is the best way to avoid the development of skin cancer. So, sunscreen should be applied daily – and it is important to not let the recent recalls “scare you off” using sun protection.
At AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa in the Troy, MI area, we highly recommend the EltaMD comprehensive line of sunscreens. EltaMD sunscreens are fragrance-free so you don’t smell like a Pina Colada all day. And they are noncomedogenic – which means they do not clog pores.
We also love EltaMD sunscreens because they are lightweight and creamy sunscreen, absorb quickly and leaves no white cast. And they incorporate many nutritive ingredients that can heal, hydrate and restore skin, in addition to offering UV protection.
EltaMD offers a wide range of sunscreen formulas – with one that is right for virtually every skin care need. And because we are such big fans of EltaMD’s spectrum of sun protectors for all skin types and concerns, offer these products for purchase at the best prices possible to our patients in our Birmingham Med Spa.
If you live in the greater Troy, MI area, stop by AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa and our experienced skin care experts will help you choose the EltaMD sunscreen product that is right for you!
EltaMD Safe Benzene-free Sunscreens | Troy, MI: 248-335-7200
5 Menopause Symptoms Hormone Therapy Can Help
/in Hormone Replacement /by admin5 Common Menopause Symptoms That Hormone Replacement Therapy Helps
Menopause – the end of a woman’s reproductive years – comes usually around the age of 51. However, the onset of menopause is extremely varied, ranging from the late 30’s to the early 60’s in some women. In the time before menopause, referred known as perimenopause, the ovaries begin releasing less of the so-called “sex hormones” (including estrogen) that regulate reproduction.
However, estrogen and the other hormones are involved in more than simply fertility regulation. Indeed, virtually every bodily function of a woman is affected to some extent by sex hormones. Estrogen has an effect on metabolism (the capacity of the body to burn calories and store fat), weight growth, bone strength, mood and mental state, and libido, among other things.
As a result of the reduction in hormone production during menopause and perimenopause, the majority of women suffer a range of unpleasant side effects. Menopausal hormone decline manifests itself in a variety of ways, including hot flashes, sleep difficulties, decreased sexual desire, dry and itchy vagina, painful intercourse, urine incontinence, weight gain, mood swings, tiredness, and bone loss.
The good news is that, recent advances in hormone replacement treatment may provide long-lasting relief from many of menopause’s unpleasant or painful symptoms. Dr. Ali, a hormone replacement expert in the Troy, MI region, discusses how hormone replacement therapy may help relieve some of the most prevalent symptoms of menopause in this article.
#1. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are perhaps the most prevalent perimenopausal and menopausal symptom. These abrupt increases in body temperature may be both unpleasant and humiliating, since they are often accompanied by flushing and copious perspiration.
As women approach menopause, up to 75% suffer hot flashes, commonly known as hot flashes. Hot flashes are a “vasomotor symptom,” meaning they are caused by an abrupt dilation of blood vessels. Increased blood flow results in excessive body heat and sweat.
Experts at Harvard School of Medicine and Mayo Clinic think that estrogen replacement therapy is the most effective and safest way to treat severe hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.
In a clinical study including 3,329 participants, administering oral estrogen or estrogen plus progestin significantly decreased hot flashes in menopausal women by 75%.
#2. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Tiredness
Although testosterone is more often associated with males, it plays a critical role in both men and women in terms of energy production. Testosterone is a hormone that performs a variety of tasks in addition to sexual drive and performance. It also aids the body in producing the proteins necessary for muscle upkeep and energy production in both men and women. Thus, decreased testosterone levels associated with menopause may result in severe fatigue in women.
But by managing a woman’s estrogen levels throughout menopause with HRT, vitality and energy can be restored.
#3. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Vaginal Dryness and Painful Intercourse
Estrogen is a female “sex hormone” that helps maintain the thickness and health of the vaginal walls while also producing natural lubrication to keep them moist and supple. Estrogen also plays an important part in a woman’s libido or “sexual desire.”
Following menopause, more than half of women suffer vaginal dryness, as well as pain during intercourse as a result of decreased estrogen levels. When estrogen production declines throughout menopause, the vaginal walls become thinner, lose flexibility, and generate less lubrication. Additionally, a decrease in estrogen levels may result in a woman losing desire in sex.
However, estrogen replacement therapy may assist a woman’s body in rebuilding stronger, more elastic, and lubricated vaginal tissue, enabling her to reclaim sexual intimacy! Additionally, hormone replacement treatment to restore estrogen and other sex hormones may rekindle a woman’s sex drive, rekindling her desire in sex.
#4. Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopausal Weight Gain
Weight gain – particularly around the middle or belly – is often a result of menopause’s hormonal decline and imbalance.
To begin, when estrogen levels are low, the metabolism slows, resulting in an increase in body fat storage. Additionally, low estrogen levels impede fat cell breakdown, resulting in fat accumulation, weight gain, and an increased waist circumference (“belly fat”). Additionally, when an excess of androgens (male hormones) exists, the risk of obesity is raised.
Fortunately, hormone replacement therapy may assist perimenopausal and menopausal women in reversing weight gain, increasing muscle mass, and decreasing fat accumulation – especially in the abdominal area.
#5: Hormone Replacement Therapy for Osteoporosis
One of estrogen’s many essential functions is to promote bone-forming cellular activity. As a consequence of the decrease in estrogen levels after menopause, the bones lose calcium.
Numerous recent studies have shown that hormone replacement therapy, rather than bisphosphonate medicines, is the most effective strategy for preventing osteoporosis-related fractures. Along with fracture prevention, estrogen has been shown to maintain spinal discs in a manner that non-hormonal therapies do not.
Most “synthetic” medications that are now available to treat osteoporosis (e.g., Fosamax and Boniva), but have unpleasant – and in some instances, deadly – side effects. As a result, the majority of medical professionals feel that if feasible, it is better to treat the underlying cause of osteoporosis, which is estrogen deficiency, with hormone replacement therapy.
Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause – Troy, MI
Along with addressing many of menopause’s most visible symptoms – tiredness, painful intercourse, vaginal dryness, weight gain, hot flashes, and osteoporosis — hormone replacement therapy helps prevent a variety of severe illnesses.
Menopausal therapy with hormone replacement has been proven to help prevent severe diseases such as heart disease, metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
There is no longer a need to suffer in silence from the painful and unpleasant symptoms of menopause, thanks to recent advances in bioidentical hormone replacement treatment. If you are a woman in the greater Troy, MI area who is experiencing perimenopause or menopause, consult with Dr. Ali to see if hormone replacement therapy is right for you.
Treatment for Menopause in the Troy, MI area: 248-335-7200
How Viveve® Vaginal Rejuvenation Improves Sex
/in Vaginal Rejuvenation, Vaginal Tightening /by adminHow Viveve® Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment Improves Sex
Viveve® vaginal rejuvenation uses radio-frequency energy with integrated cooling technology to help restore tightness, elasticity, lubrication and sensation to the tissue in the vagina and pelvic floor. Collagen and elastin are the natural substances in the body that are responsible for skin strength, thickness and elasticity. Viveve® radiofrequency stimulates collagen and elastin production in the vagina – while the cooling technology ensures that the procedure is more comfortable than other types of vaginal rejuvenation treatments.
Radiofrequency has been FDA approved to treat loose and “lax” skin on the face for almost a decade. Now this same safe, non-surgical technology is being used to increase collagen production in the vagina – which improves the vaginal tissue’s texture, lubrication, suppleness, thickness and elasticity.
In multiple clinical studies that were approved by the FDA, Viveve® has been clinically proven to be a safe and effective treatment for vaginal rejuvenation – without reported side effects or complications.
In addition to remedying pain during intercourse, Viveve® also typically improves sexual sensation. This is because the radiofrequency heat used for the treatment stimulates the body’s own collagen and elastin production, for thicker and more responsive vaginal walls. In addition to plumping and strengthening the vaginal tissue with new collagen, Viveve also improves blood flow to the vagina. And, Viveve also stimulates the production of natural vaginal lubrication in the vagina – making the tissue less dry, so intercourse is less painful and more pleasurable.
What to Expect during Viveve® Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment
During your Viveve® vaginal rejuvenation treatment a small wand (about a thumb’s width) is gently inserted into the vagina to deliver warm radiofrequency (RF) energy. The patient experiences both a heating and cooling sensation, thanks to Viveve®’s unique, patented cooling technology.
The majority of our patients describe the procedure as comfortable, not painful. Only a single treatment is needed. The Viveve treatment itself typically only lasts approximately 30 minutes, during which time the patient can relax, use their phone, or listen to music .
Benefits of Viveve® Vaginal Rejuvenation
Since Viveve® vaginal rejuvenation is non-surgical and has no negative side effects, patients can return to work or their normal daily activities immediately after the 30-minute treatment. Patients will typically be asked to abstain from sexual intercourse for a couple days, but other than that there are no post-procedure restrictions on activities.
Viveve is also a very affordable treatment – less than a quarter of the cost of surgical vaginoplasty.
Viveve® treatment begins to work immediately. Many women report some immediate initial results, such as improved lubrication, more comfortable sex and reduced itching and dryness.
After just a few weeks most women report even greater effects including an increase in vaginal tightness and sensitivity, less or no pain during intercourse, improved sexual sensation, and a even a reduction in bladder leaks. After approximately six to nine weeks, the collagen should be substantially restored and “rejuvenated” for the maximum improvement in sexual sensation, tightness and lubrication.
Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment | Birmingham, MI
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women in the Birmingham, MI area improve sexual intimacy and enjoyment with just a single 30 minute Viveve® vaginal rejuvenation treatment.
It is an affordable, painless, procedure performed in our Birmingham, MI (Detroit area) medical office. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice dramatic vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
Call us for a discreet, confidential vaginal rejuvenation consultation and see if Viveve® is right for you!
Vaginal Rejuvenation Consultation | Birmingham, MI: 248-335-7200
Vaginoplasty vs. Viveve for Vaginal Tightening
/in Vaginal Rejuvenation /by adminVaginoplasty vs. Viveve for Vaginal Tightening
Vaginoplasty is a surgical procedure that “tightens up” a vagina that feels lax or loose as a result of childbirth or aging. Viveve® non-surgical radiofrequency treatment also “tightens up” the vagina. So how do you know which treatment is best for you?
Southfield, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women address vaginal looseness and restore vaginal tightness with both surgical vaginoplasty and Viveve® non-surgical radiofrequency treatment. In this article he discusses the differences between the two procedures, to help you decide what’s right for you.
Vaginoplasty Surgery for Vaginal Tightening
Vaginoplasty is a surgery that requires anesthetic. Incisions are made on the inside of the vagina, and the vaginal wall is stretched and pulled taught at the entry point to the vagina – and stitched into place.
Recovery time is typically around two weeks for vaginoplasty surgery. Although vaginoplasty is a relatively safe and “routine” surgery, as with any surgery it comes with risks.
While vaginoplasty is a very routine, safe and low-risk surgery, as with any surgical procedure rare risks include:
Additionally, because vaginoplasty is a surgery requiring an anesthesiologist and an operating room, vaginoplasty is more expensive than non-invasive treatments like Viveve. Typically vaginoplasty is NOT covered by health insurance as it is generally considered an elective cosmetic procedure.
Viveve® Radiofrequency for Vaginal Tightening
Viveve® radiofrequency treatments also achieve tightening of the vagina – but without surgery. Because it is non-surgical, there are no incisions, no anesthetic and no operating room is needed for Viveve®.
This means there are no known risks or side effects to Viveve® vaginal tightening:
Only a single treatment is needed with Viveve®, which only takes less than an hour. Not only is there NO downtime with Viveve®, and it is about 1/4 of the cost of vaginoplasty surgery.
Vaginal Tightening & Sexual Sensation
There is improved “friction” after vaginoplasty surgery, due to the tightened vaginal tissues, which may improve sexual response and enjoyment for the female patients and for her partner. Some surgeons claim vaginoplasty also improves sexual sensitivity – but this claim is strongly disputed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Viveve® also typically improves sexual sensation. This is because the radiofrequency heat used for the treatment stimulates the body’s own collagen and elastin production, for thicker and more responsive vaginal walls. In addition to plumping and strengthening the vaginal tissue with new collagen, Viveve also improves blood flow to the vagina. And, Viveve also stimulates the production of natural vaginal lubrication in the vagina – making the tissue less dry, so intercourse is less painful and more pleasurable.
Vaginal Tightening Doctor | Southfield Area
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women in the Southfield area tighten a lax vagina, stop bladder leaks and improve sexual intimacy with just a single Viveve® treatment!
Viveve vaginal tightening is an affordable, painless, procedure performed in our Birmingham, MI (Southfield area) medical office and spa. There is no downtime, and you will begin to notice vaginal improvement within just a few weeks.
Call us for a discreet, confidential vaginal rejuvenation consultation and see if Viveve® or vaginoplasty surgery is right for you!
Vaginal Tightening Consultation | Southfield Area: 248-335-7200
Why Skin Needs Hyaluronic Acid & How to Get More of It
/in Skin Care /by adminWhy Skin Needs Hyaluronic Acid – And the Best Way to Get It
Hyaluronic acid is one of those ingredients in skincare products that every manufacturer is touting. In fact, you can barely turn on the TV or scroll the web without seeing multiple adds for something containing hyaluronic acid or “HA”.
So, what is this miracle product, and is it as important (and effective) as everyone is saying? Is it really an acid? And how (and where) should one apply it?
In this article the skincare experts at AMAE Plastic Surgery and Med Spa discuss everything you need to know about hyaluronic acid (HA) – including how you can naturally increase your body’s own production of this amazing substance!
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural substance that is produced by the body. Its primary job is to hydrate the connective tissue that maintains the skin’s strength and elasticity. 50% of the body’s HA is found in the skin – with the rest being found in the eyes, lips and joints.
What makes hyaluronic acid so amazing is that it can retain over 1,000 times its weight in water, so it is super hydrating. It holds in the moisture that supports a bright, youthful complexion by keeping skin cells plump and strong. There is really no other substance that can help boost moisture levels in the skin like hyaluronic acid does.
Getting Enough Hyaluronic Acid
Many people wonder why they need to get hyaluronic acid from skincare products and treatments if the body already produces HA naturally.
Unfortunately, as we age, the body’s production of natural hyaluronic acid decreases. Babies are born with very high amounts of hyaluronic acid, which is why their skin is so soft, smooth and plump. But by the time we reach the age of 40 the HA levels in our body have already decreased by one-third.
So, people turn to high quality beauty products that contain HA – including moisturizers and night creams –to prevent dry skin and help stave off the effects of aging. Maintaining high levels of hyaluronic acid helps retain moisture and elasticity in the skin, to fight the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging or dull skin.
And, don’t be concerned that HA is an acid. Not all acids strip cells and cause irritation. In fact, hyaluronic acid is actually a type of sugar molecule!
How to Get More Hyaluronic Acid
There are 3 way to improve and increase the amount of HA in the skin – to restore plumpness and elasticity and to fight the signs of aging.
#1. Topical Hyaluronic Skincare Products
When applied directly to the skin, hyaluronic acid will hydrate the skin cells for a plumper appearance that can also minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
HA also has some antioxidant properties that help protect the skin from UV sun exposure and other harsh environmental or chemical exposure.
However, it is important to purchase hyaluronic acid skincare products from a reputable, medical grade brand such as Elastin or ZO. This is because, hyaluronic acid molecules are often too big for skin absorption if they are not formulated properly.
#2. Hyaluronic Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid can be injected directly into the skin and facial tissue, using dermal fillers to help fill wrinkles, and plump thinning or sagging areas of the face.
Popular facial fillers Juvéderm and Restylane are made of hyaluronic acid formulas. And because they are made of a naturally occurring sugar molecule, they are extremely safe, as well as natural looking and feeling, when injected into the skin.
Hyaluronic acid facial filler injections can last from a few months up to an amazing two years – depending on which formula is chosen and where it is injected.
#3. Aesthetic Treatments that Stimulate Hyaluronic Production
The most effective and long-lasting way to maintain high hyaluronic acid levels in the skin is through medical grade skin care treatments that actually stimulate the body to start producing more of its own HA.
At AMAE Med Spa we offer several Laser, Radiofrequency and Microneedling treatments that can activate the body’s natural hyaluronic acid production process – for dramatic and long-lasting anti-aging results.
Topical creams can provide excellent temporary improvements in skin over time. And fillers can offer immediate, impressive skin plumping results that typically last from 6 months to a year. But when you restore the body’s own HA production with laser or radiofrequency treatments you are actually causing the skin to rejuvenate itself from the inside out for continuing improvement.
Our CO2RE and IPL laser treatments, as well as our revolutionary new Profound and Morpheus8 radiofrequency procedures, all deliver thermal energy deep into the dermis (lower layer of skin) to renew production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid.
This rebuilds and repair the skin on a deep cellular level – smoothing wrinkles, tightening sagging skin, and plumping hollow, flat contours. And the tissue then continues to produce hyaluronic acid, so results are continuing and very long-lasting.
Hyaluronic Acid Products & Treatments
Hyaluronic Acid is known to prevent and reverse the signs of aging – often giving it the nickname ‘fountain of youth’. It helps reduce wrinkles and promote tighter, smoother younger-looking skin by hydrating the cells.
HA also works on all skin-types, even those with oily skin. Additionally, it is safe for all skin tones and colors – even darker skin. And it is also gentle enough for those who have sensitive skin.
If you would like to “turn back time”, schedule a consultation at AMAE Med Spa in Birmingham, MI and see whether hyaluronic acid skincare products, HA dermal fillers, or one of our advanced laser or radiofrequency treatments is right for you!
Hyaluronic Acid Products & Treatments | Birmingham, MI: 248.335.7200
Seven Gorgeous Celebrities Who’ve Had Nose Jobs
/in Rhinoplasty /by adminSeven Gorgeous Celebrities Who’ve Had Nose Jobs
A “nose job” – technically called rhinoplasty – is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures. A nose job can include reshaping, narrowing, straightening, or smoothing out the nose – or re-sculpting the tip, or changing the appearance of the nostrils.
A skilled, board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali can refine the size, shape and proportions of a nose to complement the rest of the facial features, while also respecting the patient’s ethnic heritage, and ensuring that they still look like “themselves.”
Even small changes to a nose can make a large difference in how the nose and the entire face looks. And MANY celebrities credit their success in movies and on television to the difference made by a good “nose job”.
In this article we list seven of the most beautiful female celebrities who owe their gorgeous looks to rhinoplasty surgery!
#1. Jennifer Aniston Had a Nose Job
Topping the list is perpetually youthful Jennifer Aniston. In a 2007 interview with People Magazine, she admitted to having a nose job and said it was “the best thing I ever did”.
She coyly claimed it was for medical reasons. But if you look at her before and after pictures, there is no that doubt she likely would not have been cast as America’s sweetheart “Rachel” on the TV show Friends for 10 seasons without the dramatic change in her appearance.
#2. Lisa Kudrow Had a Nose Job
Speaking of Friends, Jen’s costar Lisa Kudrow also had a nose job – at the age of 16. In 2013 she told The Saturday Evening Post that her rhinoplasty was “life-altering”.
“I went from, in my mind, hideous to not hideous. I did it the summer before going to a new high school,” the actress known for playing beautiful, bewildered Phoebe stated.
#3. Kaley Cuoco Had a Nose Job
Big Bang Theory bombshell Kelly Cuoco played the heartbreaker across the hall that all the guys swooned over. She spoke candidly in a 2016 Women’s Health article, discussing her nose job and her breast augmentation surgery.
“Years ago, I had my nose done. And my boobs—best thing I ever did.” She went on “As much as you want to love your inner self… you also want to look good. I don’t think you should do it for a man or anyone else, but if it makes you feel confident, that’s amazing,” she told the magazine.
#4. Tyra Banks Had a Nose Job
The name Tyra Banks is synonymous with Super Model. In her 2018 memoir, Perfect Is Boring, she discussed having a nose job early in her supermodel career. She also told People Magazine about the decision to have rhinoplasty: “I admit it! Fake hair, and I did my nose. I feel I have a responsibility to tell the truth,” she said in the interview. “Fix it or flaunt it—I think women should be able to do both.”
#5. Jillian Michaels Had a Nose Job
Fitness Guru Jillian Michaels is another gorgeous celebrity who had a nose job. in a recent interview with People Magazine she said she had it done at age 16, after years of being bullied for having “a nose the size of a softball”. She is quick to acknowledge the rhinoplasty surgery made her feel more confident and changed her life.
#6. JLO Had a Nose Job
Wait! What? One of the most beautiful women in the world had a nose job? That’s right “Jenny from the Block” underwent rhinoplasty!
But, while younger women like Kelly Cuoco tend to be relaxed and upfront about plastic surgery, more mature “Gen X-ers” like 51-year-old Jennifer Lopez still tend to be a bit more coy. JLo says the nose job early in her career was just to correct breathing issues. But the before and after photos don’t lie!
#7. Cameron Diaz Had a Nose Job
Rounding out our list of gorgeous nose-job recipients is the stunning Cameron Diaz. While most people assume the “Charlie’s Angels” actress was born with her good looks, the truth is that she also has admitted to having had a nose job.
And, although she is another Gen X-er who claims the nose job was “purely medical” due to a surfing accident, the before and after photos show a smaller more refined nose post-surgery. Which just goes to show that rhinoplasty surgery can remedy breathing problems and improve the appearance of one’s nose, all at the same time!
Top Nose Job Surgeon – Troy, MI Area
Every person’s nose is unique! The ideal nose for you will be vastly different than someone else’s. Your nose should fit your face, be in proportion to your other features, and reflect your family and ethnic heritage.
When considering nose job surgery, Troy, MI area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will evaluate your facial features and listen to your appearance goals. Then he will show you in advance – using Vectra 3D imaging – how any changes to your nose could enhance or affect your overall appearance. He will then work with you to customize a rhinoplasty plan that will help you look and feel like the very best version of yourself.
Nose Job Consultation | Troy, MI Area: 248-335-7200
Nose Job Techniques: Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty
/in Nose Job, Rhinoplasty /by adminThe Difference Between Open & Closed Rhinoplasty – –
Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has performed hundreds of rhinoplasty surgeries – giving women and men the beautiful and natural looking noses that they love!
But, as with any surgery, an incision does have to be made during rhinoplasty – in order to access and modify the cartilage that shapes the nose. So, one of the primary concerns that Dr. Ali’s patients have is the degree of scarring they may experience after a nose job.
The type of surgical technique that is used to perform the rhinoplasty will determine where and what type of scarring may be possible. And, every person’s skin heals slightly differently.
However, in the hands of a skilled board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali, the potential for visible, lasting scars is greatly reduced – while ensuring the most attractive and natural nasal contour. Additionally, modern advancements in surgical technology have made surgical procedures much less invasive – reducing the degree of scarring greatly.
In this article we explain the different types of rhinoplasty surgical techniques, the incisions involved, and the potential for any scarring.
Open vs. Closed Rhinoplasty
“Closed” rhinoplasty is a type of rhinoplasty in which all of the surgical incisions are hidden within the inside of the nostril. This technique is great, since it avoids a potentially visible scar. However, it also significantly reduces the surgical access area for the surgeon, which limits their ability to utilize many of today’s most effective rhinoplasty techniques.
“Open” rhinoplasty, uses a small (4mm) trans-columellar incision, to connect the right and left nostril incisions- which allows the nasal skin to be folded upward. This gives the surgeon much greater access to the nasal structure, enabling them to modify and/or strengthen the skeletal framework using more advanced and complex techniques.
Although the open rhinoplasty incision initially leaves a small visible scar, it is very tiny (4 mm) and it often fades completely in the months following surgery. And, in cases where substantial revisions of the nose are needed, the advantages in contouring gained by the open approach are well worth the limited risk of a tiny scar.
Endonasal Rhinoplasty: A Closed Nose Job
A closed rhinoplasty is also called endonasal rhinoplasty. Parallel incisions encircle nearly half of the nostril lining, but no part of the incision is seen externally. But, because the right and left nostril incisions are disconnected, the entire operation must be conducted through narrow surgical openings which limits access visibility.
Also, because access to the nasal framework requires vigorous stretching of the skin, some distortion of the nasal cartilage is possible. In many cases the considerable challenges and technical limitations of endonasal rhinoplasty makes it an inferior choice – even though it avoids visible scaring.
External Rhinoplasty: An Open Nose Job
An open rhinoplasty is also called an external rhinoplasty. The small bridging incision, (trans-columellar incision) offers the surgeon direct visibility of almost the entire nasal framework. There is no stretching, so distortion of the nasal cartilage is minimize. Most skilled plastic surgeons agree that the small visible columellar scar (which fades over time) is worth the improved accuracy and effectiveness of the open rhinoplasty approach.
For these same reasons, open rhinoplasty is also my preferred approach for primary (non-revision) rhinoplasty since it improves diagnostic accuracy and facilitates precision re-engineering of the misshapen nose. However, the technical demands of open rhinoplasty are rigorous, and substantial dedication and commitment to this approach are required to achieve consistently superior results.
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
For patients desiring only minor or subtle changes to their nose, a third non-surgical alternative is now available. Dr. Ali is also skilled in the injection of facial fillers to remedy small cosmetic issues in the nose, including smaller bumps, slight asymmetry, etc.
The advantage of a filler or “liquid” rhinoplasty is that there in no downtime or recovery period – other than some slight swelling that dissipates in a few days. And because there are ni incisions, there are no scars and no pain afterwards. However, unlike a nose job – which is permanent – non-surgical “liquid rhinoplasty” results typically last from a year to two years.
Birmingham’s Top Rhinoplasty Surgeon
In the expert hands of a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, the open rhinoplasty approach often offers technical advantages over closed rhinoplasty. And because the scar is so small and “beneath” the nose, it is not visible from most angles when looking at the face.
But for patients only requiring minor revisions or adjustments to the nose’s structure, closed rhinoplasty may be the best option. And for men and women who only desire minor revisions to the appearance of their nose, non-surgical liquid rhinoplasty with fillers can be an excellent alternative.
Birmingham area board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men love their noses and improve their confidence with rhinoplasty surgery. Schedule a consultation and take the first step toward getting the nose you have always wanted – and look and feel like the best version of “you” that you can be!
Rhinoplasty Consultation | Top Birmingham, MI Plastic Surgeon: 248-335-7200