Plastic Surgery Blog

Permanent Makeup- Toledo

At our Toledo practice permanent makeup is available for patients wanting to save time and look their best. Some areas that can be enhanced with permanent makeup include the: eyebrows, lips and eyes. Safe and effective, permanent makeup can be a great way to keep up your look and save time and money on expensive cosmetics. Contact Dr. Barone for more information.

Botox- Toledo

At our Toledo area practice, Botox is a great stand-alone treatment for yourself or someone special or can be added to another procedure for additional impact and “Wow” factor. Injected just below the skin Dr. Barone uses Botox to relax lines and wrinkles for a smooth, more youthful appearance.
Fast, simple, with no anesthesia required Botox appointments can be an easy way to treat yourself to a more rested, and youthful you! Contact our office today for more information.

Brow Lift Toledo

Have you been asked lately if you’re tired or feeling down? The answer could be your forehead and brow! A forehead lift or brow lift can rejuvenate the entire face. By elevating the brows back to their natural position a bright, more rested look is achieved.

Depending on the patient’s needs a minimally invasive or endoscopic forehead lift may be used. Here we use small incisions in the hair and a camera device to perform the surgery. The result? Brows can be lifted and the frown muscles relaxed through these incisions with minimal downtime. Generally done on an outpatient basis, a forehead or brow lift can be a minor procedure that achieves maximal results.

Toledo Body Contouring

Liposuction at our Toledo are practice can be an excellent body contouring tool for patients who struggle with weight gain in certain areas. It’s possible that even with diet and lifestyle changes, certain locations such as: the tummy, upper thighs, upper arms or under the chin may continue to retain excess fat.

Why not have your hard work and dilegence be fully realized with this safe and effective procedure? Liposuction is for healthy candidates who are ready for a change in their appearance and lifestyle. Contact us today for more information!

Breast Augmentation Toledo

Studies show that body confidence can radiate outwards affecting all areas of a person’s life! Looking your best means feeling your best and now more than ever before women can feel better about their shape. Breast Augmentation is a procedure done to increase the size and improve the shape of a woman’s breasts with a silicone or saline implant. Patients in Toledo may choose to undergo Breast Augmentation Surgery for a variety of reasons: the desire to make the body more proportional, restoring volume and firmness to breasts that have lost their shape due to age or breast feeding, and creating symmetry for breasts that differ in size or shape.

Breast augmentation implant surgery requires careful consideration, so partner with an experienced surgeon like Dr. Barone for trusted results. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a consultation.

Photorejuvenation Toledo

Want to improve the texture and tone of your skin? The IPL laser is a gentle and incredibly effective treatment for use in photo rejuvenation. In this procedure, sun damage and hyperpigmentation are addressed as the laser seeks out discoloration and reduces unevenness. Collagen production increases over time, so your skin continues to improve in the weeks after treatment. Contact us today to find out more information!

Blepharoplasty Toledo

Rejuvenating the eyelids can make a person look years younger and more rested! In an eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty, loose skin of the upper and lower eyelids is removed along with fatty tissue, leaving no visible scars. Dr. Barone hides the incision in the natural crease of the upper eyelid or on the lash line of the lower eyelid. With approximately one to two weeks of downtime, this in-office procedure can provide natural and lasting results! Contact us today to find out more!

Abdominoplasty Toledo

The factors that can play into a flabby waistline are numerous. Everything from pregnancy to genetics to age can play a role. The tummy tuck or abdominoplasty is one of the most popular surgeries used for aesthetic enhancement, because so many patients struggle with this area of the body. At our Toledo practice, Dr. Barone not only removes loose tissue, but also sculpts both midline and oblique abdominal wall muscles. With this procedure, he restores a tapered waistline that even years of diligent exercise could not provide. COntact us today for more information or to schedule a consultation.

Tara’s Experience – Collagen Induction Therapy

For those of you that have struggled with acne in the past and have the scars to prove it, Collagen Induction Therapy may be an option for you!  Our very own Front Desk Coordinator Tara tells us about her journey with acne, the residual scarring, and her current treatment plan.  Photos to be uploaded soon.

Acne has proven to be a constant (not so friendly) companion since early adulthood for me. I can remember blemishes plaguing my face as far back as 7th grade. By high school, my acne was a constant struggle. My blemishes were not restricted to whiteheads or blackheads; a large portion of my acne was cystic. Not only were the cysts painful, it felt at times they were taking up permanent residence on my face.

By end of freshman year, I started seeing a dermatologist who put me on an oral medication along with a topical regime. Although the names of said medications escape me now, I do remember that they worked for a while. When my skin started to become angry again, despite my intense regime, the doc tried to tweak a few things. With little to no improvement, I became frustrated, as I assume most adolescents and adults become when their skin isn’t behaving the way they want it to. Instead of sticking with the program, I decided to go my own route. In retrospect, I wish I would have continued going to my dermatologist instead of taking matters in my own hands. Then again, being a stubborn 16 year old, I doubt I would have even listened to future Tara. Needless to say, over-the-counter acne products took over my cabinet space. At times, the products did seem to help. On other occasions, my face was outraged with the over-drying and constant extractions. I was constantly picking at my face which made matters even worse. I think there is something in all of us that makes us want to extract a whitehead or squeeze at a blackhead despite knowing better. After years and years of this vicious cycle, my skin has finally started to settle down.

I began seeing an aesthetician a few years back who advised me on certain products and suggested chemical peels. The peels definitely helped with my active acne. I noticed less and less cystic acne, and my other blemishes, although I still had them, were fewer in number and happened less frequently. As most college students can attest to, money became tight and I ended up having to break ties with my aesthetician. A few years later, I started to see another aesthetician at a different location. Again, chemical peels were recommended. This time, their purpose was less to clear up acne but more so to help with the scarring my acne had left me with. Although not as noticeable to an outside eye, the ice pick and boxcar scarring is all I can see upon looking at my reflection. It is a constant reminder of the acne that resided on my face for the better part of a decade.

Now, that I have the opportunity of working for Dr. Frank Barone and Evolv Medical Aesthetics, I am presented with the opportunity to try new methods to help with my “unhappy reminders.” Not to mention, I have an amazing aesthetician, Rachel Hanus, who has helped with my new skin regime that is not only manageable but effective. I very rarely get breakouts, and I have less redness than ever before. The SkinMedica Tri-Retinol Complex I have been using easily ranks as one of the top five best products I have ever used. I have even noticed textural improvements.

Now that you have a brief history, and are probably bored to tears, I want to tell you about the plan of action that my aesthetician, Rachel, has in store for me. Thus far, I have done one chemical peel while working for Dr. Barone. It was a Vitalize SkinMedica peel which is good for patients with mild to moderate skin conditions such as my own (acne and acne scarring). The peel definitely helped with clarity and slightly improved the texture of my skin. Although the results were minimal after only one peel, I welcome any improvements with open arms. Due to the deeper scarring on my cheeks, Rachel also recommended a treatment known as Collagen Induction Therapy. This treatment uses a dermal roller with micro fine needles to create channels in the skin which, in turn, releases growth factors stimulating the production of collagen and elastin. This treatment also aids in product absorption which will allow them to work to full capacity. Mind you, I am not an aesthetician, and this information is coming from the information pamphlet available in our office along with my aesthetician. I look forward to seeing results from this treatment, and I will keep you posted with updates on how my skin is doing. Until next time!

Day 1 (1/3/12) – Treatment Rachel explained to me fully what to expect from the Collagen Induction Therapy. She explained that the actual method can cause some discomfort, and the results may not be noticeable until after the third treatment. For best results, she wants me to come back four weeks from the first treatment and another month after that for the third. The numbing agent that Rachel applied was cool and tingly. I sat for about twenty minutes before Rachel removed that and prepped my face for the collagen induction therapy. Due to the numb, certain areas of my face felt little to no discomfort from the treatment. Other areas, however, were slightly uncomfortable. Specifically, areas around the nasal labial folds and upper lip seemed more sensitive. The entire process was definitely tolerable; however, and I would not hesitate to continue in the future with additional treatments. Upon completion of the rolling, Rachel applied SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum to my face. Due to the recently formed channels in my skin, the product would be able to absorb into my skin with more efficacy. The serum felt cooling and wonderful, and the benefits it provides are numerous. It has peptides, antioxidants, growth factors, and other powerful ingredients that help not only with skin texture, tone and elasticity, but the serum also aids in the process of skin regeneration. After the TNS Essential Serum, Rachel applied a peptide mask to my face that provided even more of a cooling effect. The process was new and different, and I can’t wait to see results!!!!

Hot Topics in Skincare for January 2012

Ongoing education is a top priority for our entire staff, especially the skin care team. One Saturday each month, Dr. Barone and our aestheticians meet to discuss evolving trends in advanced medical skin care, as well as revisiting the fundamentals such as skin anatomy and physiology. 

What does this mean for you, the patient?  Our very knowledgeable staff can provide exceptional patient care, with a focus on two very important things:  safety and results!  Topics that were up for discussion this month: Recognizing Common Skin Conditions and Essential Knowledge of Chemistry for Aestheticians.

One of the benefits of having your skin care services at evolv medical aesthetics is the close working relationship with Dr. Frank Barone.  Sometimes patients visit us for a treatment and they have a question regarding a suspicious spot.  While your aesthetician cannot diagnose the spot, she can refer you to Dr. Barone, who is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon that can reccommend proper medical treatment if necessary.  Sometimes we can take care of your needs here, or you may need to be referred to another physician, such as a dermatologist.  Our aestheticians can also can help you manage symptoms of certain conditions such as acne, rosacea, contact dermatitis, etc., and can work with your other physicians’ treatment plans if needed.

Our other topic for January is Essential Knowledge of Chemistry for Aestheticians.  This may seem boring to most, but important concepts such as pH really come in to play when giving treatments and building our patients’ home care regimens.  The skin is slightly acidic, a pH of about 5.5, so essentially, we want many skin care products we use on it to also be slightly acidic.  Some products, such as cleansers for oilier skin types, may be slightly alkaline to help unclog pores and cut through oil.  This isn’t knowledge that the average patient would need to know, but is important when customizing skin care regimens.  One popular question that comes up often is “Do I really need to use a toner?”  The answer, it’s probably a good idea, since most cleansers are slightly alkaline.  Ideally we would like to return the skin to a lower pH, which is best for the skin and also helps the rest of your regimen absorb properly.  And by the way, that plain old bar soap you use?  Definitely alkaline, which can overdry the skin. 

Stay tuned for more skin care knowledge in February!