What is Botox (Botulinum Toxin)?

Cynthia Before and After Botox

As American adults live longer and fuller lives than ever before, there might be a struggle to make your outer appearance look as young as you feel. If you’re looking to change your body so it mirrors your youthful mind and heart, Botox could be the solution for you. Botox is a botulinum toxin that is one of the most innovative and important substances to ever enter the facial rejuvenation field.

Botox is the most popular non-surgical way to reduce facial wrinkles and smooth frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead furrows and skin bands on the neck. Any facial movement, including smiling, frowning, squinting and chewing, can over time create wrinkles. Wrinkles are one of the most common signs of aging, and one of the quickest and safest ways to remove them is with an injection of Botox.

The word “toxin” can be a little off-putting for some, but Botox types A and B are both derived from a bacteria and then purified. Injections of the substance block muscular nerve signals, which in turn weaken the muscle. This makes the muscle unable to contract, which diminishes those unwanted facial wrinkles.

In addition, Botox can be combined with other cosmetic skin procedures to further beautify your skin. Procedures such as chemical peels, dermal fillers or microdermabrasions can provide the skin therapy needed to help prevent the formation of even more fine lines and wrinkles.

Your Next Step: To learn more about specific procedures that may be right for you, we encourage you to visit the Plastic Surgery & MediSpa office of Dr. Brett E. Stompro & Dr. Chester Cheng for a complimentary consultation. Our number one priority is your safety. We pride ourselves on our artistic, natural results and we have an impeccable safety record. Rest assured that your confidential cosmetic modification plan will be individualized to address to specific needs and personal objectives to create a more youthful image.

Brett E Stompro, MD, FACS and Chester K. Cheng, MD are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Impressive training and experience, as well as a wide reputation for honesty and compassion, have distinguished them as leaders in their field. Use our MediSpa online contact page or call our office today to schedule your complimentary consultation at (925) 736-0401, or visit our website at PlasticSurgery1.com to learn more!

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Allergan Black Diamond Super Stars - Botox Cosmetic

 

Dr. Stompro and Dr. Cheng's Medispa has been awarded Black Diamond Status by Allergan — We are one of only 1% of the practices in the nation to receive this honor. What does it mean? It means we are among the top 1% of all BOTOX® Cosmetic and filler injectors in the US. We are grateful to all our patients for their loyalty and referrals, which helped us achieve this honor. Call us at 925-736-0401 or use our online MediSpa contact form to schedule an appointment and experience our expertise at the number one Plastic Surgery & MediSpa in the Bay Area!

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Eyelid Lift Procedure

For Your Eyes Only...

They say that with age comes wisdom. What no one likes to note, however, is that wisdom often comes with wrinkles. If you’re noticing the wrinkles that come with years of smiling and squinting, an eyelid lift, or blepharoplasty procedure, might be the procedure for you. The skilled surgeons at the offices of Dr. Brett Stompro, M.D., and Dr. Chester Cheng, M.D., have helped many patients regain a more youthful look with this procedure.

An eyelid lift procedure removes excess skin and tightens bagginess around the eyes. While most of the wrinkles around the eyes are heavily etched into the skin, the tightening provided by an eyelid lift procedure will help produce a more youthful appearance. Laser resurfacing, such as Erbium laser skin resurfacing procedures, can also be used in conjunction with blepharoplasty for enhanced results.

An essential part of preparing for plastic surgery is consulting with your doctor to discuss your desired results. With blepharoplasty procedures, it is especially important to consult your doctor to establish realistic expectations for your post-surgery look. A blepharoplasty, on its own, is designed to improve eye appearance as much as possible in mild cases of drooping and wrinkling. Therefore, if a patient has very droopy brows it may not be possible to make a significant change in the upper eyelid area solely with a blepharoplasty procedure. This can be achieved with an additional forehead lift.

An eyelid lift procedure is a good start to gaining a more youthful appearance and is a satisfactory change for many patients. By keeping an open mind and developing a line of open and honest communication with one of our surgeons, Dr. Stompro or Dr. Cheng, you can get the look you aspire to.

They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. If your eyes are showing an older age than you feel, contact us today and set up a complimentary consultation. The experienced surgeons at the offices of Dr. Brett Stompro and Dr. Chester Cheng will find the best procedure or series of surgeries to make you look as young as you feel!

Visit our Eyelid Lift Before and After gallery.

Call 925-736-0401 or use our Plastic Surgery contact form to schedule an appointment or to request more information.

Visit our home page at www.PlasticSurgery1.com

- Brett E. Stompro, MD & Chester K. Cheng, MD

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Michelle Obama’s Thoughts on Botox

Happy 50'th Birthday!



First lady Michelle Obama says she isn't ruling out the youth-preserving possibilities of plastic surgery or Botox in her future.

"Right now, I don't imagine that I would go that route, but I've also learned to never say never," Mrs. Obama told People magazine. "Women should have the freedom to do whatever they need to do to feel good about themselves," said the first lady.

Mrs. Obama recommended healthy eating, medical exams, and exercise.

"I don't obsess about what I eat, but I do make sure that I'm eating vegetables and fruit," she said. "And as everyone knows, I do exercise."

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• Facelift
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