NEW LUNCHTIME COSMETIC PROCEDURES/TECHNOLOGIES OFFER NONSURGICAL "LIFTING" AND MORE As seen in The Orange County Register.

Q.) If one wants face skin tightening and no surgery, what are the latest techniques? A.) The new Thermage radio wave technology is only available here in our office in OC. With one 20-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 - it's our hottest, new lunchtime procedure sensation. And, of course, it's FDA approved! Often, two treatments are needed for best results! 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 new Prolite IPL is 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. 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 Thermage treatments as well as mini liposculptures of the neck, jowl areas when needed - and Botox goes great with any of these. And yes, ideally - when injected by a trained physician - it's safe! Our office is 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, CO2 Laser 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 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."