It’s truly amazing what modern medicine can do for one’s appearance, and new approaches to cosmetic surgery and body sculpting are emerging all the time. Staying abreast of these developments is Harvard-trained surgeon David K. Hiranaka, M.D., D.M.D., who has been bringing a range of the latest techniques to the residents of Hawaii’s Big Island for over two decades. His is a gentle but effective approach that emphasizes a combination of several methods to achieve the desired results.

When it comes to beautifying the skin, Dr. Hiranaka emphasizes what he calls the 4 R’s of skin care. What are these? Read on to find out:

• Resurface: Taking on textural issues, wrinkles, inconsistent coloration, or uneven skin tones—especially damage as a result of sun exposure—the doctor employs a combination of laser resurfacing and the use of special skin care products, topicals, and peels to allow for rejuvenation.
• Relax: Frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and the like are tackled through the use of Botox®, Dysport®, and/or Xeomin® injections in strategic places. Though they’re all slightly different from one another, they function in a similar manner and allow the skin to settle back into a smooth, relaxed state.
• Refill: Part of the aging process involves the volume of the face gradually diminishing, but this can be restored through the use of fillers, facial implants, or even fat transfers. These procedures soften creases and wrinkles that form and are particularly effective in improving the look of scars.
• Redrape: This aspect of skin care and beautification involves essentially tightening everything. Most of the common procedures are surgical, but usually minimally so, and might include a neck lift, face lift, or endoscopic forehead lift. In conjunction with non-invasive approaches, the results are stunning.

With the help of David K. Hiranaka, M.D., D.M.D., your skin will become as luminous as you want it to be. He and his highly trained team offer the very best in skin care and will help you find the procedure that’s right for you. For more information about this cosmetic surgery clinic, go online or call (808) 326-2040.