AAFPRS Rejuvenation of the Aging Face January 18-22, 2012 San Diego, California Munich Facial Plastic Surgery 2012 February 14-17, 2012 Munich, Germany International Federation of Facial Plastic Surgery VII International Congress May 9-12, 2012 Rome, Italy JOIN US FOR A FREE SEMINAR! Upcoming Seminars Please stay tuned for our 2012 dates Click to hear more about seminar series

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Dr. Richard D. Gentile a board certified facial plastic surgeon with offices in Garfield Heights/Independence, Fairlawn and Boardman Ohio visited Korea in late September to host a workshop on SmartLipo MPX, Smartlifting™  and LaserFacialSculpting.™   Dr. Gentile presented the science and art behind his proprietary Smartlifting ™   techniques including LaserFacialSculpting™     which he developed over the past several years.  Commenting on the development of this “New Laser Facelift” Dr. Gentile pointed out that nothing really new has been introduced in face lifting techniques for close to 20 years and the introduction of internal laser techniques for facial rejuvenation offers advanced technological solutions for age old problems.  We are pleased that in Europe, Canada and now Asia these advanced techniques are being adopted to benefit patients seeking less invasive methods of facial rejuvenation.  Dr. Gentile spent time in the Korean Surgeons office training them in the laser assisted facelift techniques.  Drs. Cho and Park were the first Korean Surgeons to perform SmartLifting™   including LaserFacialSculpting™   procedures during Dr. Gentile’s visit.

Less invasive procedures for facial rejuvenation are becoming more and more popular as prospective patients seek out treatment options that offer the best possible results with the least amount of downtime.  As the demand for procedures increases and patients spend more time researching options, more informed choices are being made and many times patients opt for technologically advanced procedures. Patients are more likely to undergo these types of procedures since they reduce risk, specifically anesthetic risks.

Smartlifting ™   techniques offer three distinct advantages over more traditional techniques.  Internal laser surgery reduces intraoperative bleeding making it easier for the surgeon to visualize and complete the lifting portion of the surgery.  The vertical vector “Smartlift” utilizes self retaining sutures to add volume to the cheeks and mid face restoring the heart shaped face of youth and simultaneously corrects neck and jawline laxity.  The internal laser technique creates an intrinsic tissue tightening by heating the skin to a predetermined temperature, an added benefit not possible in conventional facelifts.

Smartlifting ™   has been presented at the Meetings of the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, The American Society of Plastic Surgery, and The International Maser Course on Aging Skin in Paris, France earlier this year and the American Society for Laser Medicine &Surgery.  Dr. Gentile has trained  Plastic Surgeons in the Smartlifting techniques and these Surgeons are now performing these procedures around the country, Canada, Europe and now Asia .

The Facial Plastic and Aesthetic Laser Center is Ohio’s technology leader for private plastic surgery practices.  Dr. Gentile has been performing advanced laser techniques for over 25 years and has introduced many new technologies to Nothern Ohio.  New technologies introduced this year include the Lumenis UltraPulse DeepFX and ActiveFX fractional skin rejuvenation treatments which are available in the Garfield Heights office. In addition to the new fractional laser treatments, the Garfield Heights office specializes in minimally invasive techniques such as Botox cosmetic, fillers such as Radiesse, Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Sculptra.  Visit www.facialplastics.org for more information.