Month: June 2008
Hi Dr. Rivkin,First I’d like to thank you for providing all this information to us…essentially free “consults”…it’s so appreciated! I’m saving up so I can come see you for …
I went to a dermatologist for a body scan for skin cancer, having been a sun worshipper for many years in my early adult life. I have no skin …
Dr. Rivkin, Is it possible, with Juvaderm, to make the top lip fuller, maybe the border a bit “lifted” …. but not jutting OUT? And can Juvaderm in the …
Dear Dr. Rivkin,I am planning to get Esthelis injected for cheek augmentation. Is Esthelis a safe product? I read that it is completely biodegradable and non-permanent and consists only …
Hi,I am wondering if you can give me your opinion on when you would say that Restylane is just NOT working for you. What I mean is I have …
I am in my 50’s and the deepest lines on my face are in the mouth area, vertical lines above the top and bottom lips. I am a non-smoker, …
Hi Dr., Just wondering if you’ve seen real good results with the use of lasers to diminish or lighten surgery scars i.e., abdominoplasty scars? And if you have typically …
I would like to know more about skin needling. A tattoo artist told me about this and I would like to have it done. I have been reading on …
just had a Mini tummy tuck 1 month ago..now have some minimal but apparent loose skin around the belly button area…(prob.b/c I fell lost some muscle repair and really …
TMJ Los Angeles Video Can you answer some questions relating to Botox?If the person needing treatment needs it mostly for Bruxism, but a little for jaw tightening/locking- what is …
You have no idea how much your reply has helped me … thank you VERY much> for your appreciated opinion. If you may, could you help me with a …
Dear Dr Rivkin, I have read many horror stories of facial fat loss from Thermage on this site. I had two Thermage treatments – one last year and one …
Hello,> > I am interested in a second opinion from another professional and you caught my attention. If you may help me with these questions, I’d be greatly appreciated.> …
Hi Doctor,I had Radiesse injected in my NL lines and cheeks (hollows, lower part of the face where I lost the most fat) one year ago. I was happy …
Hi Dr. Rivkin, I have tested both, sequentially, 2 weeks each, starting with the lower strength. I can tolerate the 0.04% concentration every night, even in the eye area, …
Hello Dr. Rivkin! I was searching the web for stretch mark treatments and came across a news article posted recently that states a Dr. in PA stumbled upon a …
Hello!I am writing this on behalf of my sister.Four days ago we went in for our 3rd Fotofacial RF treatment.After the Dr.finished working on her,I noticed she had burns …
Hi Dr. I’m going to have some Restyline injected in the bridge of my nose. The last time I had it done the Dr. numbed the nose with injections …
Dear Dr. Rivkin, I hope you can answer this question, because I still have not gotten a good answer from anyone. I have had fillers on my upper lip …
Dear Dr. Rivkin, I have read some of your answers and I apologize if I am asking a question that has been answered before. You have mentioned that both …