Latisse is FDA-approved to make eyelashes longer, thicker and darker. This treatment is especially beneficial if you have thin, sparse eyelashes. With regular application, Latisse can give you full, glamorous eyelashes.
Latisse is the brand name of a drug formula – bimatoprost – originally used to treat glaucoma, which is sold under the brand name Lumigan. Lumigan is a prescription eyedrop medication. It became apparent that Lumigan eye drops had the effect of lengthening and thickening the eyelashes, so eventually a cosmetic form of the drug was made and sold as Latisse.
In order for Latisse to work, you need to apply […]
The cost of facial plastic surgery varies widely – by region, by surgeon, and by procedure. At the facial plastic surgery practice of Dr. John Lee, we strive to keep our prices competitive and accessible. Although you must contact our office to find out the exact cost of a specific facial procedure, many of the surgeries performed by Dr. Lee cost between $2,000 and $3,000. Two of the main ways we reduce costs are by performing facial procedures in our own state-of-the-art surgical suite instead of in a hospital or other surgical center, and by using local anesthetic instead of […]
Upper eyelid surgery and lower eyelid surgery – also called blepharoplasty – creates a rejuvenated eye appearance by removing excess skin and fat around the eyes and eliminating the sagginess of the eyelids. Blepharoplasty is a relatively common procedure these days, and most patients find that the recovery from the procedure is fairly rapid and easy.
Although the nature of the recovery will vary by patient, generally most people stay home from work for a week after blepharoplasty. Your recovery is likely to also involve:
Healing of the scars, which may not be completely finalized for about six months.
Swelling and bruising, which […]
If you want to refresh and rejuvenate your appearance, but without surgery, we have a number of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures designed to meet a variety of beauty goals. Our nonsurgical treatments include:
BOTOX Cosmetic
Juvederm
Restylane
Perlane
Dysport
Latisse®
There are a number of advantages to choosing nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. First of all, you get effective rejuvenation and beauty results without anesthesia, incisions, or downtime. It’s also less expensive than cosmetic surgery and comes with a much lower risk of complications. Of course, just as there are advantages, there are also drawbacks: The results of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are never as long-lasting as cosmetic surgery results, and […]
If you are considering facial plastic surgery or another cosmetic procedure, you probably want to gather as much information about the procedure as possible. You should also gather information about prospective cosmetic surgeons, and choose one whose qualifications and skills you are confident in.
Questions to ask your cosmetic surgeon during a consultation should include:
How would you describe your cosmetic surgery background?
Where did you receive training in cosmetic surgery?
How many years have you been performing cosmetic surgery?
Where will my procedure be performed, and what organization has accredited it?
You may also want to ask some questions that are specific to your situation […]
If you are considering Philadelphia plastic surgery or plastic surgery in the nearby areas, you should meet with our experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. John J.W. Lee to discuss whether plastic surgery is right for you. Considerations to discuss with our surgeon may include:
Recovery considerations: Every plastic surgery procedure requires some amount of downtime from work and social activities. The length of this downtime varies by procedure. As part of preparing to elect plastic surgery, you should learn about the recovery from the procedure and make sure you are ready to dedicate time to resting and healing.
Financial preparedness: There are financing […]
There are many reasons men and women seek facial plastic surgery. In general, you may be interested in facial plastic surgery to rejuvenate and refresh your facial appearance, or you may want to modify a certain facial feature. Whatever your motivation, we encourage you to visit our Maryland facial surgeon Dr. John Lee for a consultation to discuss your cosmetic facial goals.
Some of the most common reasons plastic surgery candidates seek surgery are:
Sagging skin around the eyes, brow, cheeks, nose and jawline
Wrinkles and fine lines throughout the face
Fatty deposits forming bags beneath the eyes
Dissatisfaction with the way aging has affected […]
There is a possibility your insurance policy provides some coverage for blepharoplasty if the reason you are getting upper eyelid surgery is your vision. Although blepharoplasty provides cosmetic benefits, it also eliminates the sagging skin that can interfere with your vision. Such a motivation for blepharoplasty may be considered medically necessary, in which case your insurance may cover the procedure.
If you are seeking blepharoplasty for cosmetic reasons alone, then your insurance company may decide not to cover it.
During your consultation at our practice, we discuss facial surgery costs, your insurance coverage, and our financing options. Eyelid surgery is not only […]
Perlane is one of the longest lasting facial fillers available. There are not a definite number of months your Perlane results will last. Instead, there is a spectrum of longevity ranging from about 6 months up to 12 months.
How long your results last are influenced by where the Perlane is injected. For example, if you receive Perlane injections in areas like the nasolabial folds, the results may last on the short end of the spectrum because there is a lot of movement in this facial area when you speak, laugh, smile and yawn.
Perlane is made with slightly larger molecules of […]
Millions of people have used BOTOX Cosmetic to reduce the appearance of wrinkles in various facial areas. At the practice of John J.W. Lee, MD, Dr. Lee uses BOTOX to reduce the appearance of:
Glabellar frown lines (vertical lines between the eyebrows)
Forehead wrinkles
Crow’s feet
Dr. Lee also uses BOTOX to create a slimmer jawline in some cases. Please learn more about this injectable at our questions about BOTOX page.
BOTOX is formulated to treat “dynamic wrinkles.” These are wrinkles that take shape when you make certain facial expressions, such as frowning, squinting or furrowing your brow. These wrinkles can make you look angry, […]
