Kojic acid and Arbutin are becoming more recognized as improving skin conditions such as Melasma, hyperpigmentation or “sun spots”. How do they work? They both inhibit Tyrosinase enzymes that produce melanin, thus controlling hyperpigmentation. Kojic Acid is derived from Mushroom extract and also is a powerful anti-bacterial, antimicrobial, and has antibiotic properties. Arbutin can be found in wheat, pears, bearberries, blueberries and cranberries. Arbutin is also a great antioxidant and skin conditioner! We have several peels and products that have these amazing ingredients in them. Call us today for further information.
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November 14th, 2011The YoungVolumizer can be a substitute for many traditional procedures like a face lift, mid face lift / cheek lift, lip augmentation, eye lift, etc
November 13th, 2011Why is that? Well a big part of the aging process is a volume loss and if you had a way to replace the volume in the face, doing so in special areas can make you look incredibly younger. It is our secret on how to do this. But there are ways to volumize the eyes, forehead, temple, lower eyes, cheeks and mouth area to substitute and replace face lifts, mid face lifts / cheek lifts, upper eyelifts, lower eyelifts, cheek implants, jaw implants, chin implants, brow lifts, temple lifts, etc with the YoungVolumizer. That is why we call the YoungVolumizer, the Breakthrough Incision Less Face Lift. The idea of cutting away tissue is becoming an older idea. Cutting away changes the face. The only situation that cutting away tissue can come into play is if your face changed dramatically since when you were younger. Aging is like a grape changing into a raisin. Traditional procedures tended to make that raisin into a smaller raisin. This action and process would make the raisin contorted. Because now you are trying to shape the raisin into a smaller volume. Some of the skin of the raisin will just not conform to the smaller volume you now have because you lost it from the transformation from a grape to a raisin. Replacing this volume will play a huge part in making the raisin back into the grape again. See this introduction video to the YoungVolumizer.
Thanks for reading,
Dr Young
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Jaw Augmentation by Dr. Young releasing his new video on this subject
November 13th, 2011We have made some new videos for you to watch on our Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon Page. Tell us what you think about all of these new and informative pages. One page that we would like to talk about is our Jaw Augmentation Video. This is a live video demonstration of us doing this procedure and discussing how Jaw Augmentation can beautify the face. We bring in our ideas on facial beauty and how that ties in with Jaw Augmentation. We also discuss how we do the procedure for anyone interested in this. Jaw Augmentation can markedly can the shape of your face. It can masculinize the face for people who wish to become more masculine. We have a large population of people that wish to have their gender changed and part of this is feminization or masculinization of the face. Others just want to maintain their sexual identity but just enhance it. You can do this and still maintain your femininity as well. For masculinization, you can put in a larger implant. For maintaining your feminine appearance you can place a smaller implant that will fill the face and yet maintain your feminine looks. These are some of the things we will be talking about with you in more detail when you consult with us.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Thanks for reading,
Dr Young
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We are releasing our new website www.theyoungvolumizer.com
November 13th, 2011We are excited to release our new website www.theyoungvolumizer.com. The Young Volumizer is a Breakthrough Incision Less Face Lift. This minimally invasive procedure can rejuvenate your face in a natural way making you look up to and sometimes more than 10 years younger. It can be a minimally invasive substitute for a mid face lift, face lift, cheek implants, facial implants, lip augmentation, brow lift, eye lift upper / lower, etc. You can learn more about the YoungVolumizer with this introductory video, An Introduction to the YoungVolumizer. The YoungVolumizer was founded by me because I discovered some important things when I was training in Los Angeles under the tutelage of very famous plastic surgeons including Paul Nassif, Mark Berman, Stephen Pincus, etc. What I was noticing among the stars was that these people with access and all the money and fame in the world were still looking strange after plastic surgery. In my mind, there had to be something wrong with this picture. So I sought out to find out why. This idea ultimately culminated in me discovering my theory on facial beauty called the Circles of Prominence. This theory was the foundation of improving facial aesthetics and it is the source of energy and ideas that have developed our technique, The YoungVolumizer. If you watch your video on the Introduction it will expand your mind.
I have been so busy that I haven’t been able to blog very much lately. But I’m resuming this as a new goal. Write me anytime at any of our website’s contact pages:
http://www.drphilipyoung.com/contact.php
http://www.theyoungvolumizer.com/contact.php
We look forward to hearing your thoughts!
Thanks for reading,
Dr Young
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Ice picks scars and why I like subcision / fat grafting / with chemical peels question and answers
September 28th, 2011This is what I wrote someone on Sept 28,2011:
Dr. Young,
Patient: I wanted to thank you again for your personable consultation the other day. It’s never easy talking to a stranger about one’s insecurities, but you certainly made it comfortable enough that I am considering your recommendations. Just a few questions I first need to ask.
Dr. Young: It was my pleasure.
Patient: Why did you choose the subcision with the chemical peel over other procedures? .
Dr. Young: I think that laser resurfacing may not fully cause those ice picks scars to come up to the level of the rest of your skin. They (laser resurfacing / dermabrasion / Dermasanding) are better when the surfaces are more closely aligned. and leveled. The chemical peel will get the ice picks to come up and the subcision will make them rise by stimulating from below. Alternatively you can add fat grafting with the subcision for more of an effect. I would do the subcision / fat grafting first and then 1-2 weeks later do the chemical peels so that your skin is not too traumatized.
Patient: What are the alternatives? And do they offer similar or less satisfactory results?
Dr. Young: You can cut around the ice picks and then raise them. This could help. They are more work though. You can add filler underneath them. You can excise a group of ice pick scars that are oriented in a pattern. You can do Dermabrasion but again resurfacing would be the last step. You can laser just the ice pick scars to get them to rise up (not as effective in my experience)
Patient: What are the side effects of these procedures?
Dr. Young: The side effects are mostly swelling, bruising. Sometimes if you are too aggressive the scars could get wider but flatter. That is why I stage the subcision and chemical peels sometimes if the scars are deep and prominent and numerous.
Patient: How long is the procedure, and is it performed at the same clinic? Do you schedule surgery on Fridays?
Dr. Young: The procedure will take about 1-2 hours. We can do Friday’s. We do the procedures here. We are AAAHC certified here is a link http://www.drphilipyoung.com/aaahcplasticsurgery.php to our plastic surgery AAAHC certification page
You can see more of our Acne Scar Revision Before and Afters here.
Thanks for Reading Dr. Young
Luxurious benefits of Lactic Acid!
September 20th, 2011Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid naturally found in milk and sugars. It breaks down bonds (called demosomes) between cells to allow for easier exfoliation of dead surface cells and hydrates the skin. Just like glycolic acid, another popular AHA, lactic acid is very effective in reducing fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and hyperpigmentation. Here at Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery, we have two different strengths of lactic acid peels which combine the benefits of TCA (Trichloroacetic Acid, another acid commonly used in peels) and other key ingredients like Vitaminc C, Kojic Acid, Azelaic Acid and more! The Sensi Peel has 12% Lactic acid and the Ultra Peel 1 which has 20% Lactic acid. For more information regarding our peels:
Introducing PCA Peels to AFPS!
July 22nd, 2011What kind of peel is good for me? What is the difference between peels? These are always questions that arise during any skincare consultation. I believe that there is a peel for everyone! It doesn’t matter what type of skin or condition, there is a peel for you! Some of my favorite peels are TCA Peels from PCA Skin. (www.pcaskin.com) Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) peels are often thought of as very aggressive and producing substantial discomfort. PCA Professional™ TCA peels are very different from the standard. These TCA solutions are blends formulated with many ingredients including lactic acid (milk), ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plumping phytohormones and kojic and azelaic acids (natural skin lightener and antimicrobial) to produce dramatic results without the discomfort and downtime associated with traditional TCA peels. Come in today for a complimentary consultation!
xoxo,
Tanya
Why I love our office
July 19th, 2011I have never worked with a more dedicated hard working group of individuals that strive everyday to do their best in and out of surgery. A special thanks to my colleagues and to all of our unique patient’s that make each day I come to work positive and bright.
Sarah 
Epidermoid cyst removing them without a scar?
July 1st, 2011This is my discussion on this topic:
The patient mentioned this: “I actually have an epidermoid cyst and dermatologists told me that there is no way to get rid of them without a scar. she said you can leave them alone and hopefullly one day they can go away.. is this the best advice with no scar ?”
I answered:”They could get worst and get infected. If you don’t mind the cosmetic impact then you can wait and see what happens. I don’t usually see them go away and if they do it takes a long time”
Epidermoid cysts occur when there is some event that causes the hair follicle or pilosebaceous unit to become clogged and then the lining of the hair follicle starts to grow and form a cyst or pocket that goes into your tissues. I am unaware of removing them without a scar. Usually the best way is to excise the lesion to get rid of them. There are ways to make the incision look better.
Thanks for reading, Dr Young
Dr Young specializes in Plastic Surgery and is located in Bellevue near Seattle, Washington
Questions on Lateral Jaw Implants, Silicone implants, and screws used for the procedure:
July 1st, 2011I recently asked some questions on Lateral Jaw implants for a person on the east coast. Here is how I answered them:
1) I looked at the jaw implants from the link you sent me. I saw that they had lateral implants and posterior implants. What is the difference?? And which one would you recommend for me?? Lateral implants are the ones I was discussing with you. I don’t put in posterior ones very often. I think they are more ridden with potential complications.
2) If these silicon implants are screwed in, they will not mobilize later right?? For instance, I can sleep on my side without fear of having them move right? The screws will become part of you. The titanium metal osteointegrates with your bone. On fine mag, you can see the collagen bone fibers attach to the titanium. There will be a tight pocket around your implant and they should not move. Also usually there will be bone that partially encases the implant. But, they will not be as strong as your bone but strong enough.
3) Screwing in these jaw implants will not cause my bone to have problems right? I read something about silicon implants and screws. No they shouldn’t as explained above. Sometimes you can get bone erosion. The bone that you put it against in the lateral jaw is strong bone. Alveolar bone is softer and that can have more erosion. But this is always a possibility to have erosion. Again, much less common with the stronger lateral jaw and lower part of the chin bone.
4) What would the recovery from jaw/chin implants be like?? And how long does serious swelling typically last?? I ask because I don’t really want to tell people that I’m having jaw/chin implants. However, if my face is going to be swollen for 6 months, that could be hard. The swelling typically takes around 3-4 months to fully come down. But you will have most of your results 70% at 65 weeks, and 90% at around 6 months. It is really fast the first week and month. You should look fine around 2-4 weeks but the first week you have remarkable decrease in swelling.
Thanks for reading, Dr Young
Dr Young specializes in Plastic Surgery and is located in Bellevue near Seattle, Washington