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AlexanderRivkinMD
Specialty: Plastic Surgery
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Alexander Rivkin M.D. is a Yale trained facial cosmetic surgeon and UCLA faculty member who has...
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Should I consider sculptra?
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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 ...
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New Press
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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 ...
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iPhone Plastic Surgery Apps
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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 ...
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Injectable Filler Cheek Enhancement
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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 ...
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Neograft Hair Replacement Procedure for Premature Hair Loss
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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 ...
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Non Surgical Blepharoplasty
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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 ...
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Was This Really in Newsweek This Week?
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“Advances in nonsurgical techniques have created a whole realm of possibilities for those seeking a new and improved look without plastic surgery……. The Ho ...
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Brazilian Waxing – Yuck!
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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. ...
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Radiesse Too Deep?
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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 ...
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Reducing a Nose With Steroids
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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 ...
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Eyelid droop after Botox
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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. ...
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Non Surgical Nose Job Questions
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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 ...
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Asian Non Surgical Rhinoplasty
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Some before and after picturesMake a free photo slideshow
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Non Surgical Blepharoplasty – A Real Option For Dark Circles and Tired Eyes
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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 ...
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Asian Rhinoplasty – Non Surgical Options
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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 ...
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Cheeks - Radiesse vs. Fat Grafts vs Bone Grafts
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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 ...
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Tear Trough Fillers
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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 ...
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Lupus and Botox for Vertical Lip Lines
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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 ...
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