07
Jun
The Embrace RF Procedure
We’re all vulnerable to aging. And the quality of your face and skin will inevitably slowly degrade with time. Often when we inspect our face closely we see loose, sagging skin with small pockets of fat all over. Many of us don’t like these inevitable changes and desire the resto...
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Jun
How Kojic Acid Annihilates Hyperpigmentation
Do you have a skin blemish caused by sun damage, aging, melasma, or inflammation? Would you like to make your skin clear, glowing, and beautifully even-toned? Or do you want a potent alternative to hydroquinone? Enter, Kojic acid. Kojic acid is derived from several types of fungi...
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Jun
6 Innovations to Know About From 2021’s Biggest Aesthetic Meeting
The year 2020 was like no other for the regenerative industry. With lockdowns imposed to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, cosmetic surgeons and clinics could not conduct procedures for months. Neither could plastic surgeons hold in-person meetings, spend time together, learn from eac...
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Jun
Dr. Effie Reacts to Chicago-Based Influencer’s Botched Botox
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Last April, Chicago-based influencer and blogger, Whitney Buha, shared about an unfortunate experience with a cosmetic procedure gone wrong. What exactly happened and what can be done about...
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Jun
Why Do Women Undergo Breast Explantation?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Hi everyone it’s Dr. Effie Politis and I’d like to talk about a great article on the April edition of the PRS called“Contemporary Strategies in Breast Explantation Surgery”. So what is exp...
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Jun
Lip Restoration and Shaping
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) On achieving lower facial optimization This patient displays typical age-appropriate changes in lips: maxillary retrusion leading to lack of bony support, elongation of upper lip unit, los...
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Jun
Renuva a Great Alternative to Autologous Fat Transfer
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Renuva is great alternative to autologous #fattransfer and #facial-rejuvenation . Given the well documented fat loss starting in our late 30’s and accelerated in the 40’s and 50’s… this is...
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Jun
What Is PRF Treatment?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) PRF is now one of the most highly sought out cosmetic non-surgical procedures. It is an all-natural solution that can treat areas in the face that show the first signs of aging, like under-ey...
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Jun
What Are The Signs You Have Capsular Contracture?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Capsular contracture develops in one or both breasts and can occur at any time, either in the weeks following breast implant surgery (this occurs most often) or, in some cases, years later...
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Jun
Before and After Look with Refresher Facelift
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) This lovely patient flew in for a total refresh in office. She underwent mini facelift with SMAS plication to rejuvenate mid face, as well as myomodulation with toxin/filler combo to optim...
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Jun
Facial Treatment Guide: What Are My Options?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Here is a facial treatment guide with the options that you can avail in Politis Plastic Surgery. A lot of the areas shown in the diagram can be treated...
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Jun
Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants
Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Effie Politis and I just want to compare and contrast saline versus silicone implants, as we know women often undergo breast enhancement surgery to get a breast volume and shape that is more proportional to their body. So, let’s start out with saline impla...
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