Month: March 2008

Dear Doctor, I am considering having a series of 4 laser treatment for the area around my eyes which looks hollow with fine lines/crows feet and slightly puffy.The instrument …

Hello, Dr. Rivkin. I had Juvey Ultra done yesterday in several places on my face, one syringe total. I had one NL fold done (other was still holding up …

Dr. Rivkin, I had fat transfer to my nasolabial folds about three years ago. It was a bust and didn’t hold up beyond several weeks. A different PS injected …

i just read the story about the teenager in florida dying from plastic surgery a few days ago. although she didn’t die because she was a teenager, graduation present …

I got my last Botox injections 6 months ago. Had the 11’s done, forehead, crows feet, above eyebrow. I do not have complete movement back in my those area …

What you can expect following a cosmetic injection depends not only on you and how your particular body reacts to the injectable, but also on the skill of the …

I went for my first consult today with a PS. I was heavy smoker for years and finally quit a few weeks ago. Was inquiring for a forehead lift …

Hi Doc,I have seen these at-home devices advertised on the Internet. I was wondering if the really have any effect at all…on acne, wrinkles etc? They claim to rebuild …

Good morning Dr. Rivkin – thank you so much for your recommendations on skin care lines as well as your other advice – so appreciate it!! I do have …

Aloha Dr. I went to the dermatologist yesterday for a body skin check (no problems anywhere). I asked what I could do that wasn’t drastic to even the skin …

Hello I have recently had half a syring of hydrfaill with a bad result – the product has collected in the wrong part of the lip if I was …

Hello Doctor, My doctor put .08 of artefill in my n/l folds four days ago and so far it looks pretty good, except there’s a small lump on one …

Hi Dr. Rivkin – thank you for the information on skin cells in skin care – you did just save me some $$$’s!! Do you recommend a skin care …

I will definately take your advice and go for artefill rather than bio-alcamid. I actually had 2 syringes of radiesse (my apologies, I think I originally said 2 cc’s) …

Good Laser Hair Removal Does Not Have to Hurt!Alexander Rivkin, M.D.Alexander Rivkin, M.D.Los Angeles Facial plastic surgeon It is very simply incorrect to say that effective laser hair removal …

Fraxel is a very good treatment for acne scars. It does make a difference (how much of one really depends on the individual, but the difference is certainly noticeable …

Sculptra is best in the cheeks and other areas where you want to get more fullness in an section of the face of large surface area. Sculptra is a …

Hi Dr. Rivkin, To obtain a permanent look (I have tried radiesse and am happy with the result and would like to go permanent), so my question is….which is …

Discussing Non Surgical Nose Job Dr. Alexander Rivkin is featured on the popular syndicated talk show, Tyra! In this segment, he discusses his revolutionary non surgical nose job technique.

OK-I am 52 years old and still break out. I have tried everything-laser, dermabrasion,peels,antibiotics, 2 rounds of accutane, topical lotions and potions and every other product known to mankind. …