Beware of the HYPE

The demand for non-surgical aesthetic procedures has continued to grow at a rapid rate over the last decade.  These high technology aesthetic procedures include ultrasound, radiofrequency, lasers, and various heating and cooling treatments. They all promise significant rejuvenation of skin, reduction of fat, and even the elimination of cellulite with no downtime. 

In most cases the before and after pictures are produced by the companies that have spent millions of dollars in developing these devices. Most of these minimally invasive no downtime procedures require multiple treatment sessions which cost thousands of dollars and the results are often mild at best or non-existent. One of my mentors Dr. Jeffery Klein MD, the inventor of tumescent liposuction (which revolutionized  cosmetic rejuvenation worldwide), told me in 2007 that in his opinion ” half of what you see advertised in the arena of  minimally invasive aesthetic/cosmetic procedures is  nothing more than hype." I have always remembered that statement must say that after doing my own research over the years that I agree. 

Our cosmetic center has invested heavily in many different first tier lasers, light, radiofrequency and ultrasonic systems. Several of these devices do have minimal downtime, some have significant downtime, but they all produce visible real results. We document these results in our website gallery with before and after pictures. We are adamant that we will not invest in equipment that does not produce real and definitive results.

My advice to patients seeking any aesthetic procedure is to ask your physician to see multiple before and after pictures of patients that he or she has actually performed the procedure in question on. The photographs should be standardized in terms of lighting, positioning, and camera angle with a consistent background. When evaluating neck treatments for example, make sure that the position/angle of the head and neck in the before and after picture is identical. A subtle way to significantly improve the appearance of neck rejuvenation is to increase the jaw/neck angle by tilting the head back slightly. If your physician does not have his or her own photos available or the photographic results do not live up to the sales pitch, beware.  

Finally before plunking down your hard earned money it is also a good idea to talk to other patients that have had the same procedure performed to make sure that they are pleased with their results.

I hope this information has been helpful to you and will guide you through the process of choosing the right cosmetic surgeon for your cosmetic procedure.

Click here to view our extensive Before and After Photo Gallery!

It is our goal to provide patients with safe, leading edge, minimally invasive vein surgery and cosmetic surgery in a comfortable non hospital setting.  Dr. Bailey offers a professional and personal consultation to discuss how he can help you look and feel your best.  

Dr. Colin E. Bailey, Certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. 

Tel: 573-723-1344

www.baileyveinandskincare.com

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Dr. Bailey is excited to bring his years of experience in treating Vein and Cosmetic conditions to 3 different locations in Missouri.   

Springfield Office
636 W. Republic Rd.
Suite C108
Springfield, MO 65807
Tel: 573-723-1344

Sedalia Office
1708 West Main St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
Tel: 573-723-1344

Osage Beach Office
5780 Osage Beach Parkway, Suite 200
Osage Beach, MO 65065
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