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Fillers and Injectables

Plastic Surgery Without the Surgery

If you’ve considered liposuction, facelift surgery, or eyelid surgery, but are concerned about the risks, costs, and downtime, our nonsurgical in-office treatments may be just what you’re looking for. We treat unwanted body and neck fat, eyelid bags, and under-eye dark circles all without surgery.

Cryolypolysis patient of Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results; individual results vary)

I’ve been able to achieve liposuction-type results with our in-office cryolypolysis, a technique that involves no anesthesia, no cutting, no liposuctioning, and no incisions. To hear one of our patients describing her treatment, click on our webpage at: DrLoomis.com

Nonsurgical rejuvenation by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Neck fat treatment by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Nonsurgical correction of double chin by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

I am also able to treat under-eye bags, dark circles, and double-chin neck fat all without surgery.

If you’ve been bothered by these types of problems, contact us for a free consultation to see if our nonsurgical options are right for you.

Visit our site for more information about our nonsurgical rejuvenation and see how you can look your best with less at: www.DrLoomis.com

by Dr. Loomis / Contact Me

CoolSculpting, Fillers and Injectables, Mini-lifts and Fat Grafting

Kybella® to lose your double chin

I began using Kybella® shortly after its approval by the FDA in the Spring of 2015, and now use it regularly to reduce unwanted submental fat: the double chin.

Kybella treatment by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Kybella® treatment by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

It’s easy to notice in photographs, especially selfies, that small pocket of fat that can be so annoying. Up to recently, the only effective treatment for this problem was liposuction. While I’ve performed liposuction successfully for twenty-five years, having a non-surgical in-office option now is fantastic.

Kybella® treatment by Dr. Loomis: 2 sessions (not a guarantee of results)

In the right hands, Kybella® can be the perfect alternative for those unwilling to take on the surgical and anesthesia risks of liposuction.

Kybella® treatment by Dr. Loomis (not a gurantee of results)

Kybella® 2 sessions (not a guarantee of results; individual results vary.)

Kybella® is an FDA-approved nonsurgical treatment that contours and improves the submental fullness of a double chin. With a 15 minute in-office treatment, it destroys fat cells in the specific areas it is injected.

Kybella® treatment by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

First, then second Kybella® treatment by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

I provide these treatments at our office in Middletown, NY. Treatments vary, but most of my patients undergo one or two sessions, with about half of my patients being satisfied with one session. The first session generally costs about $1,500, and the second, about $1,200. All the patients shown on this page were treated by me with Kybella®

Kybella® 1 session (not a guarantee of results; individual results vary.)

Kybella® is not for everyone. If you have a wider area of excess fat or a large amount of loose skin, you may be better served with a surgical option. We can go over this during a free consultation. Keep in mind, the results from Kybella®, like CoolSculpting®, liposuction, or any other cosmetic procedure, depend a great deal upon the aesthetic sense and judgement of the physician evaluating you and performing your injections. Our familiarity with the anatomy of the area and our experience with the goals and subtleties of neck liposuction have prepared us well to optimize your Kybella® treatment.
Is it safe? In the right hands, with good patient selection, it is both safe and effective. In fact, I’ve treated myself with it! Here’s how it went:

I used only an ice pack to chill the submental area before the injections. Injecting yourself is usually more painful than being injected by someone else, but I barely noticed the injections. Immediately afterwards, I felt an irritating sort of burning discomfort and tingly numbness on the neck skin and the base of my chin. The area swelled to about twice its original size. I went to dinner and no one noticed anything. I felt the discomfort most when tilting my head back. (Don’t have the treatment right before going to the planetarium.)

Twelve hours later (the next morning) there was no real discomfort. I still had numbness on the chin and neck skin, which was an odd sensation while shaving. My swelling was slightly more (3x original size), such that my wife noticed I was in fact, getting a middle age neck, and asked if I was going to go ahead with that Kybella® treatment I had been talking about. By the next day, the swelling was down to about 50% above normal, and no one in the office commented or suspected I had treated myself. The tingling numb feeling was nearly resolved on the chin and decreasing on the neck skin. So, within 48 hours, the swelling was down to what I would call mild, and the other symptoms hardly noticeable.

My submental neck fat was not that large to begin with, and a larger fat pad could remain swollen for a longer period. But all in all, I consider it a very easy treatment to undergo.

See what else we can do at drloomis.com

We’re in the Hudson Valley, NY, serving Orange County, Sullivan, Ulster, Putnam, and Dutchess County, Pike County, PA, Sussex County, NJ, and beyond!

by Dr. Loomis / Contact Me

Fillers and Injectables, Mini-lifts and Fat Grafting

Liquid Lifts: Eyes, Cheeks and Lips

Liquid Eye Lift by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Liquid lifts are treatments we use to rejuvenate or enhance facial features while avoiding a pulled, artificial look. A liquid eye lift is an in-office treatment to rejuvenate the lower eyelids without surgery.

Liquid Eye Lift by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Traditional lower eyelid surgery reduces the bags but involves the risks and downtime of surgery. It can also leave a flattened look to the eyes. Instead of surgery, I now carefully place long-lasting filler around the grooves of the lower lids, which can provide a more youthful, natural-appearing look. The treatment is done in the office and requires no anesthesia.

Liquid Eye Lift by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Liquid Eyelift and Lytera® lightening of undereye skin. (not a guarantee of results.)

When it comes to restoring a more youthful appearance to the eyes, I feel the results of my Liquid Lifts can meet and even surpass those of the surgical lifts that I have performed for decades.

Liquid Eye Lift by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Liquid Eye Lift by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results).

During your consultation, I use computer imaging to review the goals of a liquid eye lift, as well as explain other possible nonsurgical options, such as a liquid cheek lift, Botox® injections, or filler injections in other areas of the face.

By replacing the lost volume of the central face, especially around the eyes, we can restore a more natural appearance of youth while improving distracting signs of old age, such as grooves and bags beneath the eyes. This is often combined with more traditional use of fillers around the mouth to soften fine lines.

Lip enhancement with Juvederm® at Loomis Plastic Surgery (not a guarantee of results)

Augmenting upper lip for balance (not a guarantee of results)

Another service offered at Loomis Plastic Surgery is lip augmentation. Fillers placed in the lips can enhance the natural curves of your lips and balance out an upper and lower lip. We now have Volbella® for long-lasting lip enlargement!

Volbella® for lip enlargement: two syringes (not a guarantee of results)

Volbella® lip enlargement: 1.0 cc. (not a guarantee of results)

Volbella® lip enlargement: one cc. (not a guarantee of results.)

The lip enlargements are done with a cannula for safety and comfort. In the FDA study, most patients still felt they had a significant lip enlargement at one year following injection. The amount of filler used can be adjusted in 0.5cc increments according to your goals (1.0cc, 1.5cc, 2.0cc).

Volbella® for lip enlargement and correction of lines by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Volbella® for lip enlargement and correction of lines by Dr. Loomis : 1.0cc. (not a guarantee of results)

Volbella® injections at Loomis Plastic Surgery (not a guarantee of results)

Volbella® injections at Loomis Plastic Surgery: 1.0cc. (not a guarantee of results)

by Dr. Loomis / Contact Me

CoolSculpting, Fillers and Injectables, Mini-lifts and Fat Grafting

Voluma® Liquid Eye & Cheek Lifts

Voluma® Liquid Lifts are our preferred treatment to correct age-related volume loss around the eyes, midface and cheek. Voluma® is a long-lasting filler designed for deeper injections in the face. Rather than fill lines, it lifts and restores youthful fullness.

Liquid Eye Lift by Dr. Loomis (not a guarantee of results)

Liquid Eye Lift and Lytera® lightening of under-eye skin. (not a guarantee of results.)

It also lasts longer–two years in the FDA study. All patients shown were treated at Loomis Plastic Surgery; not a guarantee of results.

Liquid Eye Lift with Voluma® (not a guarantee of results; individual results vary)

Voluma® addresses some aging concerns that simple tightening of the skin does not help, such as grooves and hollows. It can provide a more natural rejuvenation to the face, avoiding some of the pulled looks we sometimes see after traditional surgical lifts. I use it around the eyes to provide a Liquid Eye Lift.

Liquid Eye Lift with Voluma® (not a guarantee of results; individual results vary)

Liquid Cheek Lift with Voluma® (not a guarantee of results; individual results vary)

Early in the aging process, many women begin to notice a groove in the front of the cheek that runs up towards the under eye. This groove, together with a hollowness beneath the cheekbone, is a subtle but powerful sign of aging. After having Voluma® injections, that sign of aging is lessened. Many Voluma® patients will also often have Juvederm® injections around the mouth to soften their laugh lines or lift the corners of the mouth. Juvederm® can also smooth out lip lines and early jowls. Youthful rejuvenation without an artificial, plastic look–isn’t that our ideal goal?

What about safety? Safety is a big concern with all fillers, but especially with a filler used anywhere near the eyes. I prefer a cannula when injecting deeply on the face, both for accurate placement and safety. With gentle, precise placement, most patients note minimal to no discomfort during the procedure. Next to safety, the aesthetics of the injection are the most important factor. I spend as much time analyzing your facial contours as I do injecting the Voluma®. As I recommend with all cosmetic procedures, check out your injector’s certification. Also evaluate their artistic and aesthetic eye, by reviewing their previous results.

If you also have skin looseness or neck fat, see what our minilifts and Kybella® injections can do on our Minilift page.

Once you’ve regained your youthful face, see what we can do for the body with CoolSculpting®.

See what else we have to offer on our website

by Dr. Loomis / Contact Me

Fillers and Injectables

Nip in the Bud vs. Nip & Tuck

When is the optimal time to have something done?

Smaller procedures done earlier might help you avoid the need for major procedures down the road. Botox® not only smooths a frown line, but can also provide a subtle lift to the brows. Fillers not only soften lines now, but can help keep wrinkle lines from getting deeper over time. Kybella® done now, can remove the submental fat of a nascent double chin, before it has the chance to get larger and stretch out your neck. Voluma® can restore the youthful apples of your cheeks, and help hold the soft tissues of your face up where they belong. Fat grafts under the eyes can keep eyelid skin more youthful, avoiding surgery to remove skin and fat. Likewise, our intensive skin care protocols can help correct sun damage and keep your skin supple longer. And if, despite all this, you eventually develop some slight looseness along the jawline, then a mini-lift done under local anesthesia in the office can buy you even more time. “Less is more,” as they say.

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Fillers and Injectables

Safety First with Wrinkle Fillers

The use of wrinkle fillers has increased significantly over the past few years, with a number of new fillers being approved by the FDA. There is often a great deal of confusion among patients who are looking for a non-surgical treatment of facial aging. “Do I need Botox®? Dysport®? Radiesse®? Juvederm®? Sculptra®? Restylane®?” It can be hard as a consumer to keep them straight much less understand the limitations and risks. What’s more, the flood of advertising from the companies that manufacture the products and the individuals who are offering the injections tends to increase the confusion. In this world of competitive medical marketing it is a breath of fresh air to see a coalition of physicians dedicated to patient safety providing reliable, non-biased information about these products and procedures. That’s what PCIS is, The physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety. Click here to go to their website.

The project was a joint effort of national and international societies of Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists, Otolaryngologists and Ophthalmologists. They stress the importance of choosing a qualified, experienced physician and what questions to ask them during your consultation. Also, it is important that your physician use the real product that has been approved by the FDA. (Not long ago there was a news story about a physician and several of his staff winding up in the ICU after injecting themselves with a cheap, no-name botulinum toxin.)

The site goes on to provide a nice review of what the injectables do. There are wrinkle reducers (Botox® and Dysport®) which act by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles, particularly the frown line between the eyes, forehead lines, and crows’ feet lines. And the wrinkle fillers, hyaluronic acid (Restylane®, Juvederm®, Prevelle®) calcium hydroxyapetite (Radiesse®) and poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra®), which are used to fill in hollows, lines or grooves in the face that come with aging.

Fillers have been a nice adjunct treatment for facial rejuvenation, sometimes used in conjunction with facelift surgery and other times instead of when it is too early for the face or neck lift. But just because something is non-surgical doesn’t mean it’s simple or without risks. As with all of the procedures we do to improve a person’s appearance, the first concern should always be safety.

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