Mid Facelift Beverly Hills
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | June 23, 2009
As a Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon I am often asked questions from people by email from all over the world. One of the most common questions I am asked is, “what is a mid facelift and what is the difference between this and a facelift?”
A facelift is a procedure that involves incisions hidden around lines and contours of the ear and involves tightening of the underlying muscle and removal of excess skin. This is designed to tighten the neck and jawline.
A very special type of facelift known as a Deep Plane facelift can rejuvenate the midface to some degree and I do specialize in this type of facelift and actually this was the first facelift technique that I perfected. However, there are people who require even more midface or cheek elevation then a Deep plane facelift can provide, and in those people I will perform a modification of the Deep plane facelift such that I get the best neck and jawline tightening possible. To achieve the midface correction that we desire I perform a midfacelift. A midfacelift requires elevation of the cheek off of the cheekbone such that the cheek can then be raised in a direction upward and outward towards the corner of the eye. This allows for a natural and youthful rejuvenation without the risk of looking pulled or done. This procedure can also help to improve the jowl because of the vertical elevation that is created to the cheek. This along with a facelift is the most powerful way to improve the jowls and nasolabial folds and it is a combination that I use routinely to deliver the best results possible.
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Laser and Non Invasive Procedures
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | June 11, 2009
I practice facial plastic surgery in perhaps the most affluent community in the world here in Beverly Hills and I, too, have seen a change in the demand for certain procedures during these trying economic times. During the recession, we have actually seen an increase in the demand for laser procedures and non invasive procedures such as liquid facelifts and in-office facelifts and in-office cheeklifts. This is understandable as people who may be looking for jobs cannot afford downtime if and when a job interview arises.
As a result I have become very involved in learning and helping to pioneer the latest and greatest in noninvasive technologies. The E-Matrix system by Syneron, Inc. is the latest in fractional skin resurfacing with radio frequency. I also frequently use the Pixel system by Alma which is the latest in fractional erbium resurfacing. Both of these systems allow for the improvement of fine lines and wrinkles, and refreshes the skin’s texture and firms the skin creating a youthful appearance. I have also been doing more IPL or fotofacials. This is a noninvasive technology to improve brown and red spots that are the result of age and sun damage. There has also been an increased demand for the Accent which is the latest technology for noninvasive body shaping and skin tightening. These technologies all allow for a painless and easy recovery with essentially no downtime.
The gold standard for resurfacing is still the CO2 laser and Phenol peel both of which I still do but not as often. These 2 techniques are the most powerful methods to eliminate facial wrinkles but both are associated with downtime anywhere from 2 weeks to several months and in today’s economic climate, that potential downtime is too long for many people.
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Facelift Recovery Time
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | June 7, 2009
As a facelift specialist one of the most common questions I am asked is, “how long is the downtime, and when can I exercise after a facelift?” In general, recovery after a Mini Facelift is not extensive. The patient should stay around the house for about 5 days. They will be asked to be out of bed immediately, but they should not drive or go to social events. There will be minimal pain only discomfort. By about the 6th day after surgery all visible sutures will be removed. At that point the patient can drive and even go out to a restaurant if they choose. The remaining nonvisible sutures will be removed by about the 9th day after surgery. At this point light exercise can be resumed such as treadmill, power walks, stretching, and light weights. Patients usually return to work between 2-4 weeks and many patients work out of the house after even one week. There may be some mild bruising that persists for up to 2 weeks on those people who bruise easily. By 3-4 weeks virtually all swelling and bruising should be resolved and more strenuous exercise can begin. If a person is a fast healer full activities can be resumed by about 3-4 weeks. By 6 weeks full activities can be resumed without restrictions even on those people who are slow healers. I have been testing a product known as Tisseal or Fibrin Sealant which is a specialized super glue that can potentially speed recovery time. The formal results of the study that I am involved with are not back as of this time but if there is a benefit to using the glue we will know shortly.
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Facial Enhancement Beverly Hills
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | May 23, 2009
I have been a huge fan of the filler Radiesse for nonsurgical cheeklifts and other nonsurgical facial enhancement procedures.
I am a board certified facial plastic surgeon and obviously the face is my passion and my area of expertise as I have spent a majority of my life studying the face and honing in and perfecting my surgical and nonsurgical techniques. Often times my patients ask about rejuvenation of their hands at the same time as their facial rejuvenation procedure. I have recently discovered the benefit of injecting Radiesse to the hands. I basically use the same principles that I use for the face to inject the hands to restore volume. It is quite dramatic and helps to make the hands look more youthful. My patients have been thrilled with this procedure and I am happy to be able to offer this as an adjunct to my facial rejuvenation techniques.
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Facial Enhancement of the Jowls
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | May 18, 2009
I often see patients who complain of their jowls. People often request liposuction to remove the fat from the jowl. On the surface this seems like a good idea but often it actually is not a good idea. The jowl is the result of many factors including a loss of volume to the midface, laxity of the facial muscles, a loss of bony structure in the chin region which is known as the pre-jowl sulcus, and a small amount of fat accumulation in some people. Liposuction alone only removes the fat and in some people there is absolutely no excess fat in that region. In those people removing the fat will create permanent divots and dents that cannot be repaired. Liposuction to the jowl in some people can give a slight improvement in a safe way but the person has to be a good candidate for the procedure to make sure they will not develop problems. The gold standard for treatment of the jowl requires a multifactorial approach that depends on the patient’s particular anatomy. Some people may require midface elevation with injectable fillers, fat, implants or a cheeklift. Some people may require a specialized implant to the chin to fill the pre-jowl sulcus known as a pre-jowl implant. Some people with an excess of fat in the region may require liposuction or a direct excision of jowl fat to reduce the volume of that region. Other people with significant jowling require a lift to jowl directly with a vertical facelift. Many people will require a combination of some or all of the above techniques. For those people who are good liposuction candidates I will often use the Lipolite system by Syneron, Inc. It is a 1064 nm wavelength laser that is passed under the skin and into the jowl region. This laser will actually melt the jowl fat to make it easier to remove it in a smooth way but more importantly this laser will tighten the skin from the underlying surface. This creates a tightening to the area so that the skin doesn’t sag after the fat is removed. This Lipolite system is an excellent system and the results are good for the right person, but honestly most people with significant jowling require the surgical techniques mentioned above.
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Facial Skin Tightening & Wrinkle Reduction
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | May 13, 2009
I would like to make some comments on one of the newest laser systems which I have had a chance to use over the last year. The eMatrix by Syneron for Fractional Resurfacing is the newest version of radiofrequency energy on the market. We are using this technology for facial skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. This system is excellent and is portable so I am able to use it while a patient is undergoing other surgical procedures like facelifts or rhinoplasties. I can transport this compact system with me to the operating room. This procedure is also easily done in the office using a topical anesthetic for maximum patient comfort. The results are very pleasing and people have been very happy with the results. There is virtually no downtime with this procedure. The eMatrix is not as strong as the CO2 laser which gives more significant results but has at least one to two weeks of downtime. So if someone wants improvement to their skin with minimal downtime the eMatrix is one of, if not the best option available. If a person wants the most significant skin rejuvenation available and doesn’t mind downtime then the CO2 laser is still the best option.
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Dr. Diamond In New York
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | May 8, 2009
I recently returned from New York City where I did surgery for the first time. I must say that it was a lot of fun being in New York and it was a totally different vibe from being in Beverly Hills. It was just so much fun to go out to eat lunch among millions of people between surgeries. Interestingly the overhead in New York is much higher then Beverly Hills. I would have never suspected that to be the case but it certainly was. The Anesthesiologists charge almost double and the operating room charges are significantly higher as well. Therefore, it is actually cheaper to have surgery in Beverly Hills. Who would have guessed that? Not me. The trip was a great success. I actually saw all of the pre-op and post op appointments in Engelwood N.J. which is just 10 minutes away from Manhattan because it is just so much more convenient for patients with respect to parking and proximity to the airport etc. However, I did the surgeries in Manhattan because there is sales tax on cosmetic surgery if it is done in N.J., therefore, my patients did not have to pay the extra money towards sales tax. I did many rhinoplasties, revision rhinoplasties and facelifts. My patients came from Florida, Dubai, France and many from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. I am planning my second trip for either late July or early August and I will make that decision over the next week.
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Liquid Facelift Now In Beverly Hills
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | April 23, 2009
I have been seeing more and more people coming in for the “liquid facelift” procedure over the last few months. I think there has been more awareness of this type of procedure because the term “liquid facelift” is a sexy name and it is quite a new name. However, I have been doing this exact procedure for no less than 7 years. This is a procedure that involves local anesthesia that is done in the office and a combination of fillers is injected in such a way to rejuvenate the face. There are many variants of the procedure that can be done including giving a cheek implant effect, cheek lift effect, jaw implant effect, chin implant effect, brow lift effect and facelift effect. This procedure is ideal for young patients who have genetically saggy cheeks and I have treated many people in their early 30’s for that exact reason. I have treated many people in their mid 30’s and up who believe that they are losing volume to their faces with age and want a more attractive and youthful appearance without undergoing surgery. This procedure is ideal for people who can’t or don’t want to have surgery. This procedure requires the appropriate aesthetic judgement and skill from the doctor who is performing it, just like surgery.
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Diamond Face Institute - New Offices Now Open!
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | April 13, 2009
I am pleased to let everyone know that the long awaited opening of both the new Beverly Hills and New York City offices of the Diamond Face Institute is here. The last 2 years have been spent building the new Beverly Hills office from scratch. After months of completing the build out the office is finally complete and I opened for business at the new location on Monday March 30th. I could not be happier with the way the office turned out. The address is 9400 Brighton Way, Penthouse Suite, Beverly Hills, CA. 90210 and this is on the corner of Canon and Brighton. Canon is the one of the most popular streets in the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills with many excellent restaurants including Maestro’s Steakhouse, Wolfgang Puck’s Spago, La Scala, and E.Baldi. The new Montage resort just opened for business and many of my patients from out of town are staying there as it only a block away. The famous hair salons Umberto’s and Guiseppe Franco’s are right across the street. Also James Perse and Maxfield Bleu as well as Jill Roberts and Crib are some popular hip, stores that are located nearby. Also the famed Rodeo Drive shopping district is literally steps away. Another very nice aspect of the new location is that there are several parking lots within 1 block that offer 2 hour free parking. Those people who have been to my new office have given nothing but excellent feedback and I look forward to many amazing years in this new location.
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Manhattan Office Set For Facial Plastic Surgery
By Jason B. Diamond M.D., F.A.C.S. | March 2, 2009
I am excited to announce that I have already seen significant interests from literally thousands of patients who are anticipating The DIAMOND FACE INSTITUTE’S east coast debut. I most likely will treat patients just across the river from Manhattan in New Jersey as it seems most of my NYC and east coast patients prefer Northern New Jersey as it is easier to navigate with parking, proximity to Newark airport and hotels. I have plans to perform my first surgery there in mid April and I think I am very excited and looking forward to it. I already have multiple people planning to have rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, facelifts and secondary facelifts and many other Facial Plastic procedures.
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