Pearls from the Experts

The VASER maintains the integrity of fat cells and makes them ideal for grafting, which is not the case with other laser-assisted liposuction technologies, notes Ali Tehrani, DO.

Treating the forehead with Thermage FLX can produce lifting and tightening that results in a natural-looking “brow lift,” Michele S. Green, MD says. The effect can be augmented with judicious use of neuromodulators.

Clear & Brilliant is “what I do once I have my patients on a great skin regimen and needing that extra ‘oomph' for a big event or just everyday good skin health,” Dr. Bhanusali explains. “I think every laser has its own unique pros and cons and understanding where/when to use what can separate good results from great ones.”

In addition to a tightening effect, Thermage can produce some improvement in volume. “What I often find with Thermage is that there is an increase in volume after RF heating,” Dr. Narurkar says, resulting in less filler needed for injection.