Treatments for Facial Rejuvenation

Treatments for Facial Rejuvenation

By sarah on April 22, 2020

The new broad range of effective treatments for facial rejuvenation is the topic of next week’s Pittsburgh Center for Plastic Surgery video conference. The April 24th 4pm GoToMeeting will run the gamut from fillers to vertical facelift, highlighting new noninvasive techniques. Visit www.pittsburghplasticsurgery.com to request your invitation.  We present our three-year experience with FaceTite®, AccuTite® to more recently Y Lift® with hyaluronic acid fillers. A recent Pittsburgh Center patient will then describe her nonsurgical facial rejuvenation experience and show her result two months after innovative combination of Y Lift® with AccuTite®. She is please by her improved appearance, her experience at the Pittsburgh Center and rapid return to ICU nursing. She reflects on her aesthetic procedure in the context of her complex life.

In early February 2020, Dr. Hurwitz applied minimally invasive bipolar radiofrequency, FaceTite® to her face and neck, liposuction her neck, and then artistically injected hyaluronic acid filler (Juvederm®) along the leading edges of her jawline and cheeks using the Y Lift technique. Dr. Hurwitz will compare her before and current facial images. Expertly applied nonsurgical techniques and early multiple anti swelling treatments such as HiVamat electro physiological massage led to her return to nursing at Passavant within a week. Medical Aesthetician Mandie Waltenbagh will explain skin care after bipolar radiofrequency skin tightening, microneedling, CO2 laser and facelifts. She will recognize anti-oxidant month by presenting the special skin penetrating serums containing Vitamin C pioneered by SkinCeuticals. Dr. Hurwitz will end this Saturday’s webinar by reviewing his experience with FaceTite® and Y Lift® and explain their role as a substitute for or their application years after his innovative vertical facelift.

While the pandemic surrounds us and we are painfully aware of its tragic consequences, most of us are spared direct impact.  While waiting this out over many weeks and perhaps months of isolation and uncertainty, our thoughts turn to personal needs and desire to return to normalcy. Our Webinars will provide a respite and psychological boost to our women and men who would like to maintain and improve their appearance over the next months.

The next three scheduled 3 pm. Friday Webinars will cover in depth the innovative aesthetic surgical procedures that have led to Dr. Hurwitz’s renowned positive reputation. The next topic is the application of new technology and techniques in body contouring surgery, which he calls New Age Plastic Surgery.  His new acclaimed operation, Oblique Flankplasty along with abdominoplasty effectively and optimally narrows the waist for the first time with low risk for complications. Bipolar radiofrequency skin tightening such as BodyTite has an impressive experience in Dr. Hurwitz’s hand to shorten scars in body contouring and breast lifts and minimize skin laxity after liposuction. Our aestheticians will present post-operative anti swelling care and overall skin care for this group of patients.

The fourth live Webinar in this series explores advances in breast surgery. The treatment of failing and no longer desired breast implants, so called Baby Boomer Breast Surgery will be presented. A proper approach to implant and capsule removal is followed by reconstruction, by a variety of techniques such as new implants with Galaflex support mesh, and no implants followed by mastopexy, lipoaugmentation and/or nearby Spiral Flap Breast reshaping. Nonsurgical breast reduction and lift cases treated with VASERlipo and BodyTite will be presented.

The fifth live Webinar with feature techniques used to Enhance the masculine form lost after aging, weight gain and massive weight loss. His peer reviewed publication on this topic in 2016 was selected by the editor of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery as one of the most read articles in the 50-year history of the journal. There be an open question session for participants on any Plastic surgery topic.

While our patients cannot visit our beautiful relaxing med spa, they can be diagnosed, prescribed and mailed individualized products to maintain and even amplify prior treatments superficial treatments such as hydrofacial, laser, IPL, radiofrequency microneedling and bipolar skin reduction, peels and fillers. This live, interactive Webinar will answer how, when, and what to use to maximize results! Through [email protected] individualized Virtual Consultations can be scheduled afterward with either our aestheticians or Dr. Dennis Hurwitz.

Aesthetic plastic surgeon and Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, Dennis J. Hurwitz, M.D., FACS initiated a weekly informative Webinar for his patients and interested persons April 10, 2020. Recognizing the isolation and dismay of his patients, Dr. Hurwitz started this series with Advances in Skin for the Home Bound. For each of the next four weeks, Dr. Hurwitz will present an aesthetic surgery topic for which he is a recognized world expert. This outreach is for the multitude looking to participate in meaningful activities.

During the initial Skin Care Webinar, Dr. Hurwitz leads his experienced medical aestheticians, Molly Otell, Mandie Waltenbaugh and Allina Stites on how you can continue skin care during Corona Virus social distancing. We will explain the inter-related SkinCeuticals products and the reasons for individualized Dose, which is only available at our Flagship location. These medical grade products are the result of scientific testing of safe formulations and peer reviewed clinical trials of a large variety of topical agents that not only improve appearance but also the health of your skin. This Subdivision of L’Oreal International leads the medicinal topical serum industry in the effective delivery of a variety of antioxidants including vitamin C.

Visit www.pittsburghplasticsurgery.com for further information and replays of the webinars as they become available.

Key words: Pittsburgh Center, Dennis Hurwitz, M.D. SkinCeuticals, L’Oreal, Med Spa, Vitamin C, antioxidants, laser, bipolar radiofrequency, BodyTite, FaceTite, Accutite, Juvederm, hyaluronic acid, Y Lift, plastic surgery, aesthetic surgery, HiVamat, lymphatic massage

Announcing the Retirement of Dr. Dennis Hurwitz

Dr. Hurwitz is an internationally recognized plastic surgeon with a distinguished record of contributions to his field and community. His groundbreaking approach to post-operative care, which includes a dedicated team of aesthetic professionals to reduce swelling and speed up the healing process, was the first of its kind in Pittsburgh. Dr. Hurwitz has also earned a reputation as a highly sought-after educator, having instructed students from all over the globe. Through his unwavering dedication to his craft and passion for sharing his knowledge, Dr. Hurwitz has become a renowned practitioner, innovator, and mentor in plastic surgery.

As of early 2024, Dr. Hurwitz has retired from surgery. His innovative techniques and high standards of care continue to thrive under the expertise of Dr. Davlia and Dr. Turer, ensuring that his legacy endures through their exceptional work.