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Dr. Finger and Associates: ARTEFILL and Permanent Fillers
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

Artefill is back under a new company. It is still the only permanent filler and is FDA approved for the nasolabial (smile)lines between the nose and corners of the mouth. A skin test is necessary.

Alternative to BOTOX is HERE! Dr. Finger: Savannah, Ga.
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

We now have an alternative to Botox. It is a product called Dysport, made by Medicis, the makers of Restylane.

What to do about Large Arms?
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

If the problem is just size, a liposuction is the best answer. This can be done under local anesthesia. If you also have sagging, the procedure of choice is called a brachioplasty or arm lift.

Dr. Finger, Savannah Ga: Why do some plastic surgeons leave stitch marks and others don’t?
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

There should never be stitch marks except in inconspicuous places such as the scalp. All plastic surgeons learn how to close incisions in multiple layers so that the skin sutures (stitches) can come out within five days.

Are breast implants for breast enlargement?
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

Usually, but there are some exceptions. If someone has breast tissue but has sagging, then the breast tissue can be maneuvered and sutured higher and tighter, thus giving the impression of breast enlargement as well as correcting the sagging problem. The procedure is called an auto-augmentation.

How much of an improvement can one expect from various injections for facial rejuvenation?
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

Various injection products are used for different problems. The appearance of age occurs from loss of elasticity as you know, but just as important is the loss of volume.

How can you tell if your skin regimen is really working?
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

Our spa offers a complexion analysis that will provide you an easy to understand printed report.. Our computer controlled analysis ensures our ability to reproduce your facial photography between time pints.

Chemical Peels vs. Fraxel Laser: Dr. Finger’s Thoughts
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

What do chemical peels do? There are three categories of peels, based on the peel depth and strength. The first is a simple, superficial peel which refreshes the face, and there is no recovery time needed.

Where in the world is Dr. Finger?
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

This month I have been to Kansas City, Houston, Dallas, and Birmingham, Alabama Giving Scultptra sessions to plastic surgery.

Dr. Finger: Q & A Tummy Tuck, Laser Treatments and Breast Lifts in Savannah, Ga.
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

If I do Pilates or yoga all my life, will I still have to get a Tummy Tuck when I’m older? Young women in their 20s often finish pregnancy with loose skin on their abdomens. Perhaps they don’t have loose muscles (yet), or excess fat, but the skin on their abdomens may not contract fully following pregnancy (this depends on how damaged the skin is from the stretching, how much weight was gained and on pure genetics). Stretch marks are actually a sign that the skin has stretched too fast for the dermis to withstand (the deeper layers of the skin where the collagen resides).

The 5 Fingers of Aging
Dr. E. Ronald Finger, Dr. Michael R. Huntly & Dr. Thomas W. Horn

The goal of Savannah’s Medical and Day Spa and of New Youth Skin Care Treatment System is basic – to create healthy and beautiful skin with synergistic nutrients and ingredients. Because of the multiple ingredients and transport systems required to meet this end, a system of layering several products is necessary.

Information for patients considering Breast Augmentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons.