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Kevin Johnson, MD, FACS Blog

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The Future Facelifts: Liquid Facelift, Skin Tightening Laser Treatments & More

I am not a plastic surgeon. I do not perform facelifts, at least the kind where incisions are required. However, I do offer alternatives like liquid facelifts, laser skin tightening, and other nonsurgical skin rejuvenation treatments that deliver excellent results. These and other "facelifts" of the future offer exciting possibilities as their technology becomes more …

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Why Dysport® Is Better Than BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic has become a household cosmetic term and the go-to facial rejuvenation treatment. It has saturated our lives to the point where just the term BOTOX  has become the generic term for a facial wrinkle treatment. And, it can be obtained just about anywhere. Unfortunately, BOTOX frequently is administered by poorly supervised nurse injectors …

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VISIA™ Skin Analysis

I remember a cartoon from my childhood: Charlie Brown is shooting arrows into a fence and then painting a target around the arrow. Lucy asks what he is doing and he replies, "I'm making sure I don’t miss." As one of the few cosmetic surgeons in Coeur d'Alene, I offer VISIA™ Skin Analysis to ensure …

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How Long Does CO2 Laser Last: Answers to SmartSkin™ Laser FAQs (Updated 2023)

The first thing other people see when they look at you is your face. Sadly, as we age we wear our ‘wisdom’ there as a collection of wrinkles, age spots, and deep lines. Fortunately, I have been treating my patients with a nonsurgical technique to help them look younger than they are. This breakthrough is …

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Are There any Do-Overs in Life?

I remember playing backyard baseball as a kid. At some point, every day someone would swing and miss and then shout “do-over!" I don’t think do-overs are anywhere in the official rules of baseball, but everyone in our backyard knew what that meant - one more pitch. Sadly, life doesn’t always give us do-overs but …

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Too Much of a Good Thing?

More is not always better when it comes to achieving a smoother, more rested appearance with . When performed properly, Dysport injections should halt wrinkle formation while maintaining a natural appearance. Using too much or receiving injections too frequently, can result in a look that appears "frozen." For best results, it's important to choose a …

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