1430 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Suite 214
Arlington Heights IL 60004
847 255-7773
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Dr. Lawrence Martin offers the following services:
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Nose
We have extensive experience in esthetic and reconstructive Rhinoplasty, including revisions of previously done nasal surgery in which the patient still has poor function and/or appearance. Please see our Focus Page regarding Rhinoplasty.
Cosmetic Facial Surgery
Our practice does all of the current reliable and proven surgical methods of facial rejuvenation including Rhinoplasty (nasal reshaping), Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), Forehead/Brow Lifting (four different methods), Rhytidectomy (facelifting with traditional and minimal incision/segmental approaches), Mentoplasty (chin augmentation and reduction), Otoplasty (ear reshaping) and Liposuction. Our staff can mail brochures to you regarding each of these procedures upon your request.
Facial Skin Resurfacing including Injectable and Implantable Fillers
Nancy Logue, our esthetician/cosmetologist, provides a comprehensive facial skin analysis and rejuvenation program with progressive glycolic peels and microdermabrasion. She can be seen independently for your convenience. Skin care products are constantly changing, and Nancy can recommend and often provide samples for the most current and effective regimens.
Microdermabrasion, traditional dermabrasion and chemical peels (light and medium) are all done in our office. Deep phenol peels of the entire face are done at the hospital with monitored anesthesia, but perioral (around the mouth) and periorbital (around the eyes) phenol peels can be used with medium depth peels in the office to achieve a COMBINATION full face peel. We continue to believe that the ERBIUM laser is the safest, most reliable method to use when laser resurfacing is considered. Fillers for skin resurfacing and augmentation continue to evolve. Your own tissue (autogenous fat, dermis and dermal fat grafts) can be used at times. For non-autogenous material we use only those products that are FDA approved. ALLODERM is a very safe implantable material for augmentation of the laugh and marionette lines around the mouth and for lip augmentation. Although your own cells move into the Alloderm substance, it may be partially absorbed at one year. We have used Alloderm routinely in the nose as part of a septal perforation repair and along the dorsum (profile) of the nose to camouflage irregularities. ADVANTA is a permanent implant of dual porosity that we are very pleased with for use in the laugh and marionette lines around the mouth and the frown lines between the brows. This soft implant creates a natural look and feel with long-lasting results.
As far as injectable fillers, we incorporated RESTYLANE® into our practice when it was FDA approved in 2003. This transparent gel contains the non-animal based natural substance hyaluronic acid, and it has been used safely worldwide since 1996. Our patients have been very pleased with the results of RESTYLANE® around the mouth, for lip augmentation and “tear trough” grooves of the lower lids. BOTOX® Cosmetic, which softens wrinkles by weakening muscles when used properly and judiciously is very predictable and safe. We have been using it since 1998. Although it is primarily used for frown lines between the brows, laugh lines or crows feet around the eyes and horizontal lines of the forehead, we have been using it around the mouth with and without fillers to reduce lines and corner of the mouth droop.
RADIESSE® was added in 2006 when it became FDA approved This semi-permanent filler containing hydroxylapatite is injected deeper than RESTYLANE® and can last 12 – 18 months. For some patients, it can be combined with RESTYLANE®. Touch-up injections will keep the augmented area from returning to its original condition. We will be using it for depressed acne and other scars, frown lines and nasal defects in addition to smile and marionette lines around the mouth.
Our practice has recently added JUVEDERM™ as a filler. JUVEDERM™, like RESTYLANE® contains the naturally occurring substance hyaluronic acid and is an excellent dermal filler for grooves and depressions around the mouth (perioral) and for lip augmentation. With its unique cross-linkage, it has been proven to last up to a year (80% of patients) whereas RESTYLANE® typically lasts around 6-9 months. There are two types of JUVEDERM™ - ULTRA AND ULTRA PLUS. The ULTRA PLUS is thicker and used for patients with deeper grooves. PERLANE® is the thicker form of RESTYLANE®.
The addition of RADIESSE® and JUVEDERM™ contributes greatly to our non-invasive office procedures. We will continue to use RESTYLANE® for fine lines, lip augmentation and lower lid depressions (“tear trough deformity”). With BOTOX® Cosmetic, PEELS (superficial, medium or deep) and Nancy Logue’s expertise with skin care, cosmetics, microdermabrasion and HARMONY AFT™ (photofacial), we can offer a comprehensive plan for non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery
Since more than 80% of skin cancer occurs above the clavicles (collar bones), we have a 30 year experience in diagnosing and treating cutaneous malignancy. A surgical practice must have many methods for treating skin cancer and we incorporate dermatologic and surgical methods including office excision, office curettage and cautery, local skin grafts and regional flaps. I have lectured for years on cutaneous malignancy, and we can also help you to choose sunscreen protection as we constantly upgrade our recommended product list.
ENT-Head & Neck Surgery
Since my residency was in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery with an emphasis on Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, we continue to provide services in those areas except for otologic (middle and inner ear) surgery. Nasal endoscopy and endoscopic sinus surgery are very important procedures in providing a comprehensive approach to patients requiring nasal surgery for function and appearance. Again, please see our Focus Page on Rhinoplasty.
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