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What Happens if I Gain Weight Using Kybella?

by Kyle Song, MD
January 25th, 2016

Dr. Kyle Song Kybella for Double Chin Irvine, CAHave you heard about Kybella, a new treatment designed to help eliminate unwanted chin fat? Approved by the FDA in April of 2015, Kybella has slowly been rolling out to plastic surgery practices across the country.  Song Plastic Surgery of Irvine, California (serving the greater Orange County area) is proud to be among the first practices to offer this innovative treatment to its patients.

Kybella works because it uses deoxycholic acid to break down fat molecules within the chin area.  The acid eats away at submental fat cells, leaving surrounding healthy tissue untouched.  Eventually, the remnants of the destroyed fat cells are removed via the body’s waste processes.  Best of all, results with Kybella may be permanent, meaning you’ll never have to suffer from the embarrassment of a double chin again.

However, there is a caveat with this promise – if you gain weight while using or after using Kybella, your chin fat may return.  This is because Kybella is only effective at destroying existing fat cells – it has no effect  on any fat cells that may form in the future.

If you’re interested in using Kybella, it’s important to come into your Song Plastic Surgery consultation with the following in mind:

  • You plan on undergoing two to four treatments, which is the typical regimen needed to completely eliminate moderate to severe submental fat.
  • You understand that Kybella can’t be used to treat any other fat deposits within the body; it’s only be approved by the FDA for the treatment of chin fat.
  • You plan on maintaining your Kybella results with diet and exercise. As previously mentioned, Kybella can’t treat future fat cells, which is why patients need to keep up their results by maintaining their current weight.

If you have a complete understanding of the above caveats, then you’re likely an excellent candidate for Kybella treatments at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California.To learn more about Kybella or to see if you qualify as a candidate, schedule a consultation with owner and board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song today.

Song Plastic Surgery serves the greater Orange County areas. Call (949) 701- 4454 to learn more about Kybella.

Categories Face, Kybella, Necklift
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CO2 Laser vs. Chemical Peels: Which is Best for Acne Scars?

by Kyle Song, MD
January 22nd, 2016

CO2 Laser vs. Chemical Peels Which is Best for Acne Scars-Irvine CA- Kyle Song MD_Plastic-SurgeryWhen it comes to achieving smooth, flawless-looking skin, you’re desperate for help.  As a past acne sufferer, you wanted nothing more than to clear up your breakouts so you could stop feeling self-conscious about your skin.  But now that the breakouts are gone, you’re still left with angry red marks on your skin.  In fact, the acne scars still make it look like you have acne, leaving you feeling as though you’ll never have clear skin.

Fortunately, there are a number of acne scarring treatments that can help you achieve a smooth, clear, and beautiful complexion – and they’re all available at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California.

CO2 Laser vs. Chemical Peels

Owned and operated by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song, Song Plastic Surgery specializes in treating the scars left behind by past acne breakouts.  Dr. Song offers a number of treatments to minimize the appearance of scarring, including:

  • CO2 laser treatments
  • Chemical peels
  • Microneedling with PRP
  • High intensity focused Radio Frequency

Each procedure comes with its own particular advantages; however, when it comes down to it, which treatment is best for eliminating the appearance of acne scars?

The answer is that it depends on the age and severity of your acne scars.  If you’ve recently cleared up your acne breakouts and your scars are still fresh, you may benefit more from CO2 laser treatments combined with gentle microdermabrasions.  Since your scars haven’t aged for a significant length of time, the fractional CO2 laser can remove the top layers of skin tissue, thus reducing the appearance of recent acne scars.  This effect can be heightened by adding microdermabrasions into your skincare regimen (this procedure needs to be performed at a separate date).

Chemical peels are also a viable option for acne scars, especially those that may be older.  Chemical peels work by removing the top layers of skin, allowing newer skin to come to the surface.  Chemical peels do involve some recovery, as your skin will peel and scab over from the strong treatment.  However, once the scabs fall off, you’ll see a glowing, fresh complexion take their place.

Schedule Your Consultation Today

To learn more about the best treatments for your acne scars, schedule a consultation with Dr. Song at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, CA today.  Song Plastic Surgery serves the greater Orange County area. Call (949) 701-4454 to learn more today.

Categories Chemical Peels, Laser Treatment, Skin Care
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How Do I Get a Natural-Looking Facelift?

by Kyle Song, MD
December 20th, 2015

Natural-Looking-Facelift-Kyle-Song-MD-IrvineWhen it comes to correcting a host of facial issues associated with aging, nothing compares to the results that can be delivered with a facelift.  When performed correctly, a facelift can lift sagging, tighten skin, and correct drooping eyebrows and eyelids. The overall effect is that a patient appears younger, looks well-rested, and feels revitalized by his or her new appearance

However, there are some cases of facelifts gone wrong.  Instead of looking revitalized and younger, some patients come away with an unnaturally tighter or “surprise” appearance.  This unwanted result can occur when plastic surgeons don’t correct the real signs of aging; instead, they just pull facial muscles and corresponding skin as tightly as possible.

At Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California – serving the greater Orange County area – board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kyle Song uses a more comprehensive approach to the facelift procedure.  Instead of focusing on surface corrections, Dr. Song directly addresses the main signs of aging, which results in a more natural-looking facelift.

To achieve these results, Dr. Song addresses secondary signs of aging, which include:

  • Laxity of Tissues: This aging issue is one that a facelift is most proficient at treating.  As we age, skin tissue begins to break down due to declining levels of collagen and elastin.  A facelift addresses these issues by pulling skin and muscle tissue taut, which effectively reduces the appearance of drooping and sagging.  Dr. Song will make small incisions along the hairline and behind the ears to access these muscles, so your facelift scars won’t be noticeable.
  • Loss of Volume:  Facial volume is key to producing natural-looking facelift results.  Youthful faces typically have fat located around the cheekbones, which is why Dr. Song uses fat grafts to mimic a similar appearance.  Fat is harvested from a pre-determined area (usually the stomach or waist), treated, and then injected into the cheek areas.  There’s no chance that the fat will be rejected, as it’s from your own body.  Results can be permanent, making this procedure one of the best ways to maintain your newfound results.

To learn more about Dr. Song’s unique approach to achieve a natural-looking facelift, schedule a consultation with Dr. Song at Song Plastic Surgery in Irvine, California or visit http://www.kylesongmd.com. Call (949) 701-4454 to learn more or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Song today. 

Categories Face, Facelift
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