Avoiding Facial Volume Loss from Laser/ Radiofrequency Treatments, and Procedures They Can't Replace

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New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews why laser and radiofrequency thermal treatments can cause facial volume loss when used inappropriately; how facial volume loss is avoided in treatment; the different ways skin quality, texture, and volume loss can be addressed effectively without damage to the skin; and the limits of thermal energy treatments in replacing surgical procedures:

0:23 — Introduction to laser and radiofrequency treatment

0:36 — How laser and radiofrequency treatments are not substitutes for surgery

1:23 — How unlicensed practitioners can perform laser treatment in the state of New York and other places

2:03 — Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience as a facial rejuvenation specialist

2:32 — How chemical peels addressed wrinkles and skin texture before CO2 lasers

3:02 — The benefit of CO2 lasers over chemical peels

3:13 — How laser treatments improve skin quality

3:35 — How facial aging is associated more with bone loss and weakening of facial tissues

4:24 — Why surgical lifting or thermal energy treatments are not ideal for volume correction

4:44 — How volume loss is best addressed with the help of fillers

4:58 — Traditional filler placement versus the Structural Volumizing technique

5:39 — How Structural Volumizing addresses volume loss more effectively at the bone level

6:10 — Why a facelift and neck lift is more suited for patients in their 50s who have sagging of the SMAS and soft tissue

6:50 — How Dr. Prasad performs facelifting procedures in his practice

7:21 — Aggressive use of laser devices often leaves the patients with more complications

8:01 — Disadvantages of prolonged heat exposure from thermal energy devices

8:29 — Important points to consider when deciding on which laser treatment to undergo

9:08 — The different lasers Dr. Prasad uses in his practice

9:37 — The importance of considering a patient’s capacity to produce collagen in their skin

10:24 — Factors that affect a patient’s capacity to produce collagen in their skin

10:52 — The benefit of combining treatment modalities to achieve optimum results

11:30 — The role of platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid in improving skin quality.

12:00 — Conclusion and Dr. Prasad’s recommendation

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