Below are some of the most frequently asked questions patients have about plastic surgury issues.  If you have any other questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, we would love to hear from you.

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During treatment, your doctor will precisely heat an area of the inner layer of your skin (dermis) using radio frequency technology. As the dermis is heated, a natural reaction occurs that promotes the creation of new collagen. The result: a return to the smooth, shapely and elastic skin of your youth.
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Basically, the Bipolar module focuses on the surface layer of the skin, while the Unipolar module penetrates further for deep dermal thermotherapy. The Bipolar treatment is well suited for areas where the skin is thinner and more delicate, such as the face, helping to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. The Unipolar treatment generates alternating electromagnetic fields that cause friction and heating in the deeper tissues, which leads to improvements in overall shaping and firmness. Taken together, these dual-layer treatments can create dramatic change without the need for invasive surgery
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Dual-layer RF Thermotherapy Accent Your Body treatments can be performed to treat loose, wrinkled skin anywhere on the body. The procedure is frequently used for toning thin, loose and crepe-like skin often found on the aging face, neck and under the upper arms. It is also excellent for firming skin on the post-surgical or postnatal abdomen, chest, thighs or breasts.
A: Accent is a powerful tool that uses RF frequency waves that employs three mechanisms to improve cellulite symptoms.
It applies deep dermal heating to the fat bundles (a) to bring about new collagen formation and skin remodeling.
Stimulating enhanced blood circulation, the procedure also helps drain trapped fatty deposits and toxins.
Finally, its thermal activity serves to shrink fat cells
A: Results are said to last for anything from 6 months to up to 2 years for facial tightening treatments according to the manufacturer. However, ongoing maintenance will be required more frequently for older people and for those with poor skin quality to begin-with, as a result of smoking, sun exposure, alcohol consumption etc.
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During Accent treatment, the technician will apply the treatment tip to your skin, precisely heating the skin's inner layer (dermis), while its outer layer (epidermis) is continually cooled.
Depending on the size of the treated area, treatment may take from about 20-50 minutes. You should see a gradual improvement.  Following treatment, you can immediately resume all routine activities. You may notice slight temporary redness, which should disappear in less than 24 hours.
While Accent RF has shown to be safe, effective and long-lasting, maintenance treatment may extend and improve upon results.
A: The body's muscles are wrapped in a padding of fatty connective tissue.
The fatty cells of the padding, bathed in a liquid medium, are held in place by a network of fibers, nourished and cleansed by body fluids. When this process is slowed down, the tissue is flooded with waste materials that thicken into a gelatin-like substance, forming pockets which migrate closer to the skin's surface. The visible result: a puckered 'orange peel' effect on the skin's surface.
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Cellulite is far more common among women than men, which indicates that hormonal differences play a major role in its formation.  While cellulite tends to appear in parts of the body where excess fat is deposited, it is widespread among both thin and overweight women.