AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert

Specialty: Plastic Surgery
los angeles, California
Alexander Rivkin M.D. is a Yale trained facial cosmetic surgeon and UCLA faculty member who has... Full Bio
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Should I consider sculptra? by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty My dermatologist asked me if I would like to be a demonstration model for sculptra. I just turned 40 and have no issues with myself — she just thought I would be a great ... Read on »
New Press by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty There’s been some nice stories done recently about the stuff I’m doing. It’s good to see that the word is getting out about these procedures. Here’s ... Read on »
iPhone Plastic Surgery Apps by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty I recently came across this – just wanted to share. The link is: http://www.esarcasm.com/7220/nipped-tucked-8-new-iphone-plastic-surgery-apps/The story you’re a ... Read on »
Injectable Filler Cheek Enhancement by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Hello, 4.5 years ago, I had Restylane injected in the undereye/top of cheekbone hollow, and ended up with terrible results. The eye hollow skin was permanently discolored (dar ... Read on »
Neograft Hair Replacement Procedure for Premature Hair Loss by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Neograft is a device that has come on the market relatively recently. It represents a way to automate and improve hair replacement procedures.Classically, hair replacement req ... Read on »
Non Surgical Blepharoplasty by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty I’m considering having filler injected in my under eye circles. I’ve had this done twice before. The first time I loved it (That was a little over a year ago). Abo ... Read on »
Was This Really in Newsweek This Week? by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty “Advances in nonsurgical techniques have created a whole realm of possibilities for those seeking a new and improved look without plastic surgery……. The Ho ... Read on »
Brazilian Waxing – Yuck! by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty I have to say, brazilian waxing is nasty, painful and unsanitary. Here’s a story about it: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/03/19/brazilian-waxes-may-be-ba_n_176824. ... Read on »
Radiesse Too Deep? by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Hi Dr. Rivkin, I've seen several people (doctors/injectors) on various sites post that if Radiesse is injected too deeply it doesn't last long at all or could migrate. Is thi ... Read on »
Reducing a Nose With Steroids by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Is it possible to reduce the size of the fleshy part of the nose using injections like steroid and enzymes - or is the only way to correct noses, fillers? hi i have had some ... Read on »
Eyelid droop after Botox by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert 1 Comment Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Hi, doctor. I have an eyelid droop after Botox injection between my eyebrows. Only one eye though. My left eye is half closed. How long will it take for it go back to normal. ... Read on »
Non Surgical Nose Job Questions by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Dr. Rivkin, I'm interested in doing the non surgical nose job. But I have some concerns: - My skin/system is so sensitive how can we make sure I won't have any adverse reac ... Read on »
Asian Non Surgical Rhinoplasty by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Some before and after picturesMake a free photo slideshow Read on »
Non Surgical Blepharoplasty – A Real Option For Dark Circles and Tired Eyes by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Eyes that look tired have historically been difficult to treat. The reason is that the appearance of tired eyes is caused by several factors, some of which respond to treatmen ... Read on »
Asian Rhinoplasty – Non Surgical Options by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty As our society becomes more and more diverse, aesthetic medicine is getting away from the one-size fits all mentality of the past. Treatments today are increasingly being tail ... Read on »
Cheeks - Radiesse vs. Fat Grafts vs Bone Grafts by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Hi please can you answer these questions to the best of your knowledge and expertise, thanks can radiesse be used into cheekbones so i could i get an exact match as the other ... Read on »
Tear Trough Fillers by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty What can you say about which one is more appropriate filler for under eyelid and tear through ? One doctor said Perlane, the other doctor said Redexis. By your experience wh ... Read on »
Lupus and Botox for Vertical Lip Lines by AlexanderRivkinMD Patient Expert Posted in: Blog Posts in Skin & Beauty Might take you a week to answer..LOL here goes: 1.My father had Lupus, found out at his death bed. autoimmune disease, I could possibly inherit it. So I know Collagen is out ... Read on »