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The Sun will damage the skin even through a closed car window:

Dermatological and Cosmetic Services for
Patients with Dark and Olive-Toned Skin

Some physicians shy away from treating Hispanics, Asians, and African Americans because their skin heals differently than those with white or European skin. African American skin is prone to developing thick and unsightly scars and Hispanic and Asian post-op patients can develop light or dark skin discolorations.

These risks often prompt less-experienced physicians to discourage patients with darker skin tones from seeking laser treatments, chemical peels or cosmetic surgery. This isn't the case at with Dr. Rahimi and the Forever Young clinic.

With over 10 years of conducting and perfecting his treatments in such ethnically diverse cities as Washington D.C., New York, and now LA, Dr. Rahimi has become an expert in treating dark and olive-skin complexions. The following procedures have been tailored by Dr. Rahimi to specifically treat darker and olive skin tones. All of these treatments are minimally invasive, requiring only local anesthesia and minimal sedation. What's more, when the treatments are done in combination with each other, the results are far greater than when one treatment is done alone.

Chemical Peel

Chemical peels improve irregular color and fade deep lines. A superficial chemical peel removes the top skin cell layers, eliminating dead skin, tightening pores, and producing new collagen and elastic fibers. Recovery takes about seven to 10 days. Results may not be completely evident for up to a year but will last for many years.

Manual Epidermal Dermabrasion

Manual Epidermal Dermabrasion (MED) works to diminish fine lines, wrinkles, traces of acne and pigmentation. A scalpel is used to exfoliate superficial epidermal layer of skin before using a compressor to extract milias, tiny subcutaneous cysts, keratosis, and superficial rough spots. Carbon dioxide mixed with acetone is then applied, creating a "local freezing" that penetrates through the skin and is long-lasting. The procedure immediately refines and tightens the skin and promotes new collagen synthesis that lasts for weeks.

Commercial Fillers and Fat Transfers

Commercial fillers and fat transfers can be used to smooth out lines in the skin or lips. Commercial fillers include Restylane, a naturally occurring substance in the body that is based on non-animal hyaluronic acid. Restylane dissolves safely and naturally within the body over time. The longevity of the results depends on many factors such as the structure of the skin, lifestyle and age, as well as on the degree of perfection sought. The fat transfer technique involves removing fat from one part of the body, such as the thigh, and painlessly injecting it into the treated area. Excess fat can be frozen for future fat transfer procedures (Forever Young has a licensed & State approved Tissue Bank). The results from both commercial filler and fat transfer procedures last for years.

Thermage CPT

Thermage CPT is a highly advanced, non surgical technique used to achieve lasting skin tightening with no down time. This treatment involves heating the skin and underlying structures with radio-frequency followed by external cryogen cooling. The combined effect creates an immediate collagen contraction giving the appearance of tighter, younger skin. The Thermage CPT system is the most effective noninvasive, non-ablative (meaning no injury to the skin and hence no oozing, bleeding, etc.) radio-frequency system available. Improvement appears slowly over weeks as collagen remodels and the skin and underlying structures tighten. Results last from one to two years.

CoolTouch 3 Plus Laser Treatment

CoolTouch 3 Plus Laser Treatment removes acne scarring gradually and without surgery. This laser treatment is particularly used for deep acne scarring. Unlike other laser treatments, the CoolTouch laser protects the outer skin and sensitive nerve endings with a unique cooling spray while the precise laser pulses light onto the skin to stimulate fibroblasts cells (the cells that produce natural collagen in the skin's foundation). The laser pulses of light penetrate the skin, giving a sensation similar to a slapping of a tight rubber band. Because this is a cellular process, the results of the CoolTouch 3 Plus Laser Treatment happen over a period of months. Multiple treatments are encouraged.

Tuliplift Facelift

This mini-facelift procedure has been personally developed and patented by Dr. Rahimi himself. Dr. Rahimi has designed the Tuliplift Facelift to work very well with dark and olive skin tones. The minimally invasive procedure lifts sagging skin and tightens the neckline. And because the Tuliplift Facelift is done entirely under the skin, it requires only small incisions and produces a minimal risk of scarring. Patients usually recover within seven to 10 days, and have results that last for years.

And the newest Additions:

Mixto Fractional CO2 laser

(For the treatment of Acne scarring and discolorations)

and

Clear and Brilliant Laser

(This laser was introduced in 2011 to tone and refine the skin and remove brown spots.)

Read about these procedures under the "Procedures" section. Watch videos and look at dozens of Before and After photographs.

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Over the past ten years there has been a drastic increase in the number of my male patients who are either having or are considering having a facelift. Many men consider facelifts to remain competitive in their work environment. Others want to look healthier or feel more confident in their personal relationships.

Unlike other medical specialties which focus on one area of the body, with skin it’s everywhere and each portion of it carries its own problems.  The legs are especially vulnerable to certain disorders – as well as all the other conditions.  A common and often hereditary complaint my patients have is spider veins, varicosities, broken capillaries or sunburst vessels. These veins do not actually serve a purpose, so can be removed without posing a health problem. The procedure used to treat spider veins is called sclerotherapy...

With so many different options – and so many of them called “facelift”, it’s hard to know what a true lift is – when is it needed – and how invasive does it have to be.  I’ve discussed the Tuliplift before, and why it is an ideal solution for certain types of aging, yet I find many of my patients still have either unrealistic expectations of some procedures or frightening misconceptions about facelifts.

Just like all renovations – one improvement often leads to or warrants another.  Depending on the procedure, there may be two or three additional steps in order to   attain the desired effect.  This is not an up-sell technique but an important part of re-balancing and achieving symmetry...

The most obvious answer is that for patients considering a Tulip Lift, we offer a free Oxygen Facial or Microdermabrassion with consultation.  A less obvious pleasure quotient is that very often you will learn that there are treatments you never considered – and they may prove to be more in line with your own desires for “quick and easy” solutions.  We all wish there really was an “Easy” button – but what we are all asking for when we say quick and easy – is really a more elegant and well thought out plan – something that has been so finely honed it seems to be magic. 

The answer is: It depends on the facial anatomy and sex of the patient.

(Sorry--nothing in life is easy!) Here are my thoughts on the proper placement of facelift scars:

I always discuss the exact location of the scars with my facelift patients. In most patients, a few months after the surgery, these scars are barely visible. But especially in men, or women with short hair, they can be visible.

Even younger patients can have some degree of hollowness under their eyes. This hollowness, if pronounced, may gives the appearence of "fatigue" and "Poor- Health". Sometimes it is present in conjuction with dark circles, fine lines, or unsightly growth.

Many patients believe that surgery is the only option in treating these conditions. That is simply not true.

I believe that a facelift should achieve several specific goals. It should remove excess skin, remove excess fat from the neck and jowl area, replace lost volume in the cheek and jawline, tighten the muscles of the neck and face, and refresh the skin.

Lets discuss each of these seperately...

The Lifestyle Lift has become very popular over the past few years and I have had several patients ask me about it. I love that more and more surgeons are performing facelifts under local anesthesia. Remember, local anesthesia is all that is needed. I have been doing my Tuliplifts under local anesthesia since 2000.

One of the things that sets the Tuliplift apart is that the area under the neck is also addressed. Excess skin and fat is removed and the neck muscle (Platysma) tightened...

Axillary and Palmar Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating) can be very distressing and interfere with daily living and ones career.

Axillary and palmar hyperhidrosis can be socially and professionally embarrassing. Here is how I approach patients with excessive sweating.

Who performs the procedures does make a difference...

Sometimes during the consulation my patients tell me that they had Thermage several years ago with little visible improvement. Upon further questioning it becomes clear that the procedure was not performed by a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon. These non-surgical lifts can be performed by nurses and nurse practitioners. Generally speaking these non-MDs are more conservative and results are less consistent.

At Forever Young the Thermacool/Thermage procedure is performed by Dr. A. David Rahimi and with the aid of mild sedation.

In fact, we sit our patients up half-way during the procedure and show them the immediate tightening of the skin. The third generation hand pieces and the new upgraded machine are better than ever.

As happy as holidays are they're also stressful - and skin shows stress more quickly than your other body parts. The treatments that are made to help correct problems are also great stress relievers in two ways...

Everything here was done under local anaesthesia and mild sedations: CO2 laser; Peel; Eyelift and Tuliplift. View the Before and After photos.