We’ve heard so much about dissolving lip fillers but, technically speaking, don’t they really all dissolve? “Yes. If you inject any of the currently marketed fillers, over a long enough period of time, it's believed they’ll fade away,” Dr. Jeff ... Read More
The Lowdown on Liposuction
What is laser liposuction? Laser liposuction uses a laser to liquefy fat cells, Dr. Jeff Popp said. Then you go back and suck the liquified fat out. “The sales pitch for laser liposuction is it’s smoother, faster, safer and offers better ... Read More
Do men get cosmetic procedures?
The short answer is “yes.” But over the last three decades, Dr. Popp said, he hasn’t seen any increase in the number of men who turn to him for procedures. There just aren’t many men who come in. When they do, Dr. Popp said there are three areas ... Read More
Do you know what cosmeceuticals are?
No, it has nothing to do with cosmonauts. Cosmeceuticals are a combination of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. “They’re used for the cosmetic improvement of skin, but they also have pharmaceutical properties,” Dr. Jeff Popp explained. In the ... Read More
Facelift vs. Mini Facelift
What is a facelift? A facelift, by definition, does not actually include your entire face, Dr. Jeff Popp said. “It’s really the lower third of your face and your neck. It doesn’t do anything from the cheeks up.” He said facelifts generally ... Read More
What are the uses for Botox?
The cosmetic side Botox was first discovered to have cosmetic applications when patients at a particular clinic, who were using Botox for functional reasons, started telling the doctor they hated it when their injections wore off because their ... Read More
What is PRP Hair Replacement?
First off, it’s a treatment that’s meant to address hair loss by, you guessed it, stimulating new hair growth. Second, it’s the newest service Dr. Jeff Popp offers. Potential to heal hair loss PRP stands for Platelet-Rich Plasma. “Platelets ... Read More
Breast Reductions Reduce Pain
The primary reason women opt for breast reductions is the pain created by the weight of their breasts in necks, backs and shoulders. “They may have permanent indentations in their shoulders from their bra straps,” Dr. Jeff Popp said. “And some ... Read More
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery Increases
Cancer-caused reconstructive eyelid surgery is on the increase, Dr. Jeff Popp said. But he’s not shouting, “Epidemic!” “First of all, we’re better at diagnosing cancers than we used to be,” he said. “Patients pay more attention when something ... Read More
Teens and Cosmetic Surgery
Although Dr. Jeff Popp doesn’t treat many teenagers, he knows there are many teens insecure about their appearance who would gladly confer with a cosmetic surgeon. “There are some things unique to that age group,” he said. “While it’s true we all ... Read More
