New Lunchtime Procedures

Q.) If one wants face skin tightening and no surgery, what are the latest techniques?

A.) The new Pelleve device radio wave technology is only available here in our office in OC. With one 40-minute skin treatment, there can be significant tightening of the cheek and jowl skin. It’s also great for raising the eyebrows for a fresher look. For many, these treatments can be an alternative to real surgery. And there’s NO downtime and NO pain nor needles – it’s our hottest, new lunchtime procedure sensation. And, of course, it’s FDA approved! Often, three treatments as one every three weeks are needed for best results!

Q.) What’s new for Lipo-contouring the body? I heard liposuction is obsolete.

A.) You are correct. The new options to lipo-contour your body result in faster healing, less downtime and much less discomfort. He no longer does any of the old liposuction per se – Dr. Barnes does SmartLipo Laser, often along with Tickle Lipo – which actually makes people giggle when they are having an awake contouring of the tummy, thighs or love handles due to the vibrations produced during the procedures. Dr. Barnes is also the first expert to use LAZY LIPO which he named, and it is the latest device that quickly removes excess fat with the least discomfort and fast healing. By doing several of these technologies together, he can get the best possible results and least downtime most comfortably for you. Old liposuction is out – the new technlogies are in, because he can give you better results faster and the experience is much better for you!

Q.) What can be done for facial redness, large pores, brown spots and “tired” looking skin of the face and elsewhere?

A.) Many know about lunchtime photo facial-type procedures. Our Fotofacial device are amazing! A mere 20 minute treatment to face, hands, chest or even leg skin can rejuvenate sun damaged skin and even improve the redness of roseacea. Pores get smaller looking, brown spots disappear and the little red vessels and skin redness and sun damage so common in OC just seem to melt away. Several treatments are usually needed for best results – and there’s NO downtime! It’s also great for skin maintenance as well as rejuvenation. Adding the Pelleve for facial skin tightening is a great combination. If neck contouring is done as well along with cheek augmentation with natural fillers, then Dr. Barnes calls this his Venous FaceLift – no cutting and no sutures but hi patients get great results with little downtime.

Q.) Botox is FDA approved – so what’s new?

A.) It’s added to virtually all of our other lunchtime technologies and procedures for facial rejuvenation. Botox can diminish forehead, frown, and crow’s feet lines and wrinkles for months. The trend today is to do more, smaller procedures like photo facial and Pelleve skin tightening treatments as well as mini liposculptures with SmartLipo Laser for excellent tightening of the neck, jowl areas when needed – and Botox goes great with any of these, especiallt Dr. Barnes choice of fillers to augment facial contours, including Juvederm UP and your own body’s PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma.) And yes, ideally – when injected by a trained physician – it’s safe! Our office has been a training center for Allergan, the Botox company.

Q.) Under my chin and neck it’s a little full and fatty looking, much like my parents were. Does that mean I need a neck lift?

A.) No. Often just a small tumescent mini neck liposculpture can remove excess fat and result in significant skin shrinkage under the chin. And the downtime is minimal. We call it a lunchtime procedure because it’s usually done awake in under 30 minutes with little or no discomfort! If the lower tummy is a little bigger than you like, often we can slim that area down in the same way.

Q.) Is everyone unique in his or her rejuvenation needs and interests?

A.) Yes! Today, we can offer multiple rejuvation options to fit your personal needs from excellent esthetician skin care, to the lunchtime procedures, and even the better known surgical procedures when needed (eyelid lift, face/neck lifting, body liposuction with SmartLipo Laser, Tickle Lipo or his new LAZY LIPO, fractional CO2 Laser (SmartSkin) for facial lines and wrinkles, etc.) Certainly, the lunchtime procedures are attractive due to minimal downtime, more modest costs while results are still significant. Much can be done to improve a tired look, decrease lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, tightness and appearance and improve body contours – while avoiding larger procedures. As everyone is unique – your first step to find out how you may get your own personal rejuvenation needs met is the initial consultation.

Dr. Thomas Barnes is seen frequently on TV on The Doctors, FOX, CBS, ABC, and NBC News as well as on The Other Half and Extra and was often seen on the Leeza Show. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and an international lecturer and teacher of cosmetic surgery. Call his Newport Beach office for a consultation 949 719-9700.”