http://www.drbustillo.com/blogMiami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Andres Bustillo, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgery.en-usQuestion:I feel like I have very droopy cheeks at the corners of my mouth. Do any fillers work to provide a sort of cheek lift in this area?Answer:This is a common reason that people use fillers around the mouth. Patients usually ask me to improve the look and contour of this area. The lip corners are an area where several lines and folds unite. From above, the nasolabial fold ends on the corner of the lip. If this is prominent, it can make this area seem heavy and can hide the corner of the lower lip. In... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-feel-like-i-have-very-droopy-cheeks-at-the-corners-of-my-mouth.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-feel-like-i-have-very-droopy-cheeks-at-the-corners-of-my-mouth.htmlThu, 11 Mar 2010 20:27:34 GMThttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-feel-like-i-have-very-droopy-cheeks-at-the-corners-of-my-mouth.htmlQuestion:I've always had very thin lips and would like to do something to make them fuller. What are the best fillers for adding volume to the lips and how long do the results last?Answer:My favorite filler for the lips is Restylane. I think it works very well and gives a very natural look when placed in the right location and amount. I like to add a thin strip to the border all around the upper and lower lip. I then place a moderate amount in the inside of the upper and lower lip. This allows a moderate... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/ive-always-had-very-thin-lips-and-would-like-to-do-something-to-make-them-fuller.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/ive-always-had-very-thin-lips-and-would-like-to-do-something-to-make-them-fuller.htmlWed, 10 Mar 2010 23:10:24 GMTDermal Fillershttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/ive-always-had-very-thin-lips-and-would-like-to-do-something-to-make-them-fuller.htmlQuestion:I had Restylane injected into my top lip and, as a result, I had developed a granuloma. I'm looking to have a touch-up procedure done and would like to know if there is anything that I can do to prevent this from happening again.Answer:Well the first thing I will tell you is that it is highly unusual. So unusual, that I highly doubt that you actually had Restylane placed in your lip. While it is possible that you did develop a granuloma with Restylane, it is highly unlikely. I would go back to the... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-had-restylane-injected-into-my-top-lip.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-had-restylane-injected-into-my-top-lip.htmlTue, 09 Mar 2010 20:21:48 GMTMore Procedureshttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-had-restylane-injected-into-my-top-lip.htmlQuestion:I'm 35 and interested in a lower eyelid lift. I read somewhere that some types of Injectables can be used as a sort of non-surgical lower eyelid lift. Is this true? I think it was Restylane that I saw used. How effective is this? Answer:You read correctly. When patients begin to show signs of aging in the lower eyelids, they can sometimes be treated with facial fillers. The eye is located in a socket, which houses the eye. There is orbital fat that surrounds the eye and protects it from it... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/im-35-and-interested-in-a-lower-eyelid-lift.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/im-35-and-interested-in-a-lower-eyelid-lift.htmlMon, 08 Mar 2010 18:07:14 GMTEyelids Eyebrows and Foreheadhttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/im-35-and-interested-in-a-lower-eyelid-lift.htmlQuestion:I had a facelift two weeks ago. Everything seemed to go well except that I've been having horrible headaches ever since. Is this something to be concerned about or will they go away on their own? And how long will I have to live with them?Answer:Well, I am sorry that you are going through this. This is highly uncommon and not&nbsp; associated with a facelift. The one exception is if you had a browlift.&nbsp; Browlifts can sometimes be associated with&nbsp; headaches. However, you make no note of... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-had-a-facelift-two-weeks-ago.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-had-a-facelift-two-weeks-ago.htmlSun, 07 Mar 2010 14:41:20 GMTFacelifthttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-had-a-facelift-two-weeks-ago.htmlQuestion:I have begun reading blogs about facelifts. Can you tell me what the Serdev Suture Midface Lift is? Is it safe and/or effective?Answer:The Serdev Suture midface lift is a type of midface lift that is performed by using sutures to elevate the malar fat pad. This is done in a minimally invasive technique, by passing the sutures through the skin and using them to elevate the tissues.&nbsp; My opinion regarding the use of sutures alone to elevate the facial tissues is that they do not work. Too often,... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-have-begun-reading-blogs-about-facelifts.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-have-begun-reading-blogs-about-facelifts.htmlSat, 06 Mar 2010 16:12:07 GMTFacelifthttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-have-begun-reading-blogs-about-facelifts.htmlQuestion:At age 28, my skin has very little volume, and I am looking at getting a filler or facelift. Which would you recommend, and would I be at risk for any complications later on in life?Answer:I think the answer is fillers, as you are too young for a facelift and facelifts do not add volume to the face. There are several fillers on the market that can be used to add volume. I look at several factors when choosing filler. The first is the location where the volume needs to be added and the second is... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/at-age-28-my-skin-has-very-little-volume-and-i-am-looking-at-getting-a-filler-or-facelift.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/at-age-28-my-skin-has-very-little-volume-and-i-am-looking-at-getting-a-filler-or-facelift.htmlFri, 05 Mar 2010 17:24:10 GMTFacelifthttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/at-age-28-my-skin-has-very-little-volume-and-i-am-looking-at-getting-a-filler-or-facelift.htmlQuestion:I am 43 and looking into a facelift. I read an article that said that facelifts thin the skin and accelerate aging; is this true? Is there any way to prevent this?Answer:Over the past several months I have seen several patients, in their early forties that have asked me about undergoing a facelift procedure. While, I do not believe that age is the determining factor for a facelift, I do think that for most patients, this is a little early. My criteria for performing a facelift are really how the... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-am-43-and-looking-into-a-facelift.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-am-43-and-looking-into-a-facelift.htmlFri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:41 GMTFacelifthttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-am-43-and-looking-into-a-facelift.htmlQuestion:What exactly is the difference between a lower facelift and a midface lift? Where is the line drawn between the two?Answer:This is a question that I am frequently asked by patients. The lower facelift procedure is performed when the patient wants an improvement in the neck and lower face. This procedure improved the jowls and the excessive neck laxity. Usually, this is a SMAS-type procedure, where the SMAS is used to elevate the neck and lower face. The midface lift is performed when the patient... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/what-exactly-is-the-difference-between-a-lower-facelift-and-a-midface-lift.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/what-exactly-is-the-difference-between-a-lower-facelift-and-a-midface-lift.htmlWed, 03 Mar 2010 23:01:45 GMTFacelifthttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/what-exactly-is-the-difference-between-a-lower-facelift-and-a-midface-lift.htmlQuestion:I am a 48-year-old woman scheduled for a facelift next month. What facial products are recommended to precondition my skin for the surgery?Answer:Well, congratulations on making the decision to have your facelift done. I recommend all patient to start using a retinol-based skin therapy and continue with it…forever. Retinol is the most important vitamin for the skin. It is the only skin treatment that has actually be proven to reduce wrinkles and prevent new wrinkles from forming. Retinol acts... <br> <div><a href="http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-am-a-48-year-old-woman-scheduled-for-a-facelift-next-month.html">Comments(0)</a></div>http://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-am-a-48-year-old-woman-scheduled-for-a-facelift-next-month.htmlTue, 02 Mar 2010 22:04:10 GMTFacelifthttp://www.drbustillo.com/blog/04-20-10/i-am-a-48-year-old-woman-scheduled-for-a-facelift-next-month.html