Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Soto
Cosmetic Surgery
Omaha, NE
17 years experience female
Locations
Imagen Body Sculpting and Cosmetic Center
Omaha, NE
About
Bio
I am double board certified in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine and in Emergency Medicine through the American College of Emergency Physicians. I grew up in Nebraska, went to school in Nebraska and then trained at Duke University in North Carolina.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Cosmetic Surgery
Aesthetic Medicine
Anti-Aging Medicine
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255 Answers
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Moisturize, SPF: If the burn was severe (peeled) then the new skin will be very sensitive to sun. Wrinkling at your age may also indicate that the skin is dry. I wou... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Hydroquinone: Skin whitening products are good for treating age spots and sun damage, but aren't recommended if you are trying to lighten your entire complexion (wo... Read More
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A male asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Cellulaze: The smart lipo triplex laser can be used for cellulite treatment in a procedure called "cellulaze." this treatment is the first fda approved, long te... Read More
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A female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Yes: Fat transfer is permanent. How much fat will survive the transplant depends on many factors, including harvesting techniques, use of PRP and injectio... Read More
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A female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Not exactly...: Dysport and Botox are both forms of botulinum toxin used to treat lines of expression in the face. The biggest difference that you would notice is th... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
No: Liposuction provides permanent fat reduction. That being said, it doesn't remove all of the fat cells in an area, so it is still possible to put weig... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
It's the anesthesia: Tumescence is a form of anesthesia that is used for most cases of liposuction. In this technique a large volume of fluid with lidocaine and epinephri... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Hyaluronidase: There are basically 2 options for "removing" Juvéderm. The first would be to just wait until your body reabsorbs it, generally 6-9 months. The other... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Noninvasive fat loss: CoolSculpting takes advantage of the fact that fat cells are more susceptible to cold than other cells. It essentially freezes the fat cells and then... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Exfoliant: If your skin is dull and dry, an exfoliation is in order. You can do a chemical exfoliant like a glycolic acid cream or a chemical peel or you can do... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Shrinking pores: There are multiple laser treatments available that can help to shrink your pores by stimulating collagen production. There are also creams that can h... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
PRP: I really like PRP in hair that is thinning, but not necessarily to the point of wanting a transplant yet. You can get improvement with just one treat... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Maybe with soaks: You could try soaking the area in a tub with a cup of bleach or vinegar (one or the other) once a day, i often alternate them (one day bleach, the nex... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Help, not remove: Micro needling can help with scars (adding PRP helps even more), fractionated lasers are better, but more expensive. A less invasive (but slower resu... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Hyperpigmentation: The red spots may be Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation if the pimple has fully healed. This will likely improve over time (all scarring will lighte... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
To some extent: Botox works by relaxing the muscles of facial expression. If you relax these muscles they don't work to form such deep wrinkles. Thus this portion o... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Collagen Production: Sculptra works by stimulating collagen production in the skin. When you first have the "fill" the volume you get is water. This then goes away and t... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
No: Lipo should never be performed during a pregnancy (no cosmetic procedures should be done on patients known to be pregnant). That being said, if you h... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Generally not: Because it is an elective procedure and because the adolescent's body is not fully developed it is generally not recommended to perform smart lipo on ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Yes: Depending on the type of liposuction that you had, you can have swelling and contour irregularities for several months after the procedure. If the lu... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Difficult: Stretch marks are very difficult to treat. The only way to completely get rid of them is to cut them out (like a tummy tuck). There are treatments t... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Diet and Exercise: At 16 the best option for weight loss is diet and exercise. You can work with a personal trainer or nutritionist who can help you and keep you accoun... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
No: e45 Cream is not non-comedogenic.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Infection: Acne is generally speaking a tiny abscess. It's an infection in the skin's pores that forms a pus pocket with surrounding inflammation.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Maybe never?: How well your body heals scars is very variable between different people. It's possible that you will always have some scar, how bad it is depends on... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Harvesting Included: The wide range you quoted is likely due to some clinics including the cost for the liposuction to harvest the fat, while others charge by the area of ... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
See MD: At 52, it's likely that the acne is hormonal. There are oral medications that can be used if the acne is severe. Make sure you're using a gentle cle... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Difficult: Stretch marks are very difficult to treat. The only way to completely get rid of them is to cut them out (like a tummy tuck). There are treatments t... Read More
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2.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Maybe not pimple: It may be a persistent clogged pore or a small cyst if it has lasted for some time. It may also be some persistent inflammation. The best way to kno... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Yes: Makeup can be applied right after a Sculptra injection. You may have some bruising, which can generally be covered with makeup. You will also want t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Not bad: The active ingredient in Nadinola Cream is Hydroquinone, a product used by physicians to lighten skin. Nadinola has a 3% concentration, the bleaching... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Exfoliate: Your "clogged pores" are probably dead skin cells accumulating in the pores. You need an exfoliating cream. My personal favorite is a cream containi... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Probably not but...: Stress can cause an increase in IBS symptoms and reflux and also a thinning of the hair. Another possible cause would be thyroid problems. If you've... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Depends: Depends on your goals. Being close to your ideal weight will get you a much nicer result. Lipo can help give you a push if you're "stuck" in your we... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Fractional: Fractional laser will get you a better result in the end. It does require more down time than a peel however. If you're comparing a deep peel to the... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Cetaphil: I really like Cetaphil for sensitive skin. There are a number of varieties, including ones for dry and oily skin. It can be bought over the counter ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
No: Zerona lipolaser is never necessary, not before or after a lipo. If you didn't get good enough results with a lipo to make you happy, you will likely... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Abscess?: It sounds like you may have developed an abscess in the area of the pimple. The best treatment for this is to have it drained. Most urgent care clin... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Hyperpigmentation: The dark marks are likely Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. This will likely improve over time (all scarring will lighten with time). There are t... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Inflammation: Ice can help with the swelling. There's a product that I like a lot for facial bruising and swelling from injections (that would work well in this cas... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Depends: Many things affect the cost of liposuction. The area of the country, type of anesthesia and which technology is used all come into play. If you are ... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Moving fat: In a fat transfer, fat is harvested from an area of unwanted fat (like the tummy or love handles) using liposuction and then reinjected into an area t... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Yes: Fractional lasers can do a nice job of improving acne scars. I generally treat bad acne scars with a combination treatment, including laser, PRP and ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Chemical Peel: Chemical peel is a quick and relatively inexpensive way to brighten your skin. It can improve hyperpigmentation, fine lines and even out tone. If yo... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Depends: I love neuromodulators (like botox) and HA fillers for nonsurgical rejuvenation. Depending on whether the lines are for volume loss or from movement ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Probably: Juvéderm is made of hyaluronic acid, a substance normally found in your skin. It is unlikely that you would have any problems while breast feeding. ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Hard to do at home: Stretchmarks and cellulite are typically very difficult to treat. The best treatment for stretch marks is to cut them out (tummy tuck). Good skin qu... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Rejuvenation: Locacid is a brand name for tretinoin or retinoic acid. This is a topical cream applied in the evening to help with rejuvenation. It can also improv... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Hydration: The best prevention for chapped lips is hydration (of your entire body, not just your lips) - i.e. drink lots of water. An exfoliating lip balm (like... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jennifer Tighe De Sotoanswered
Cosmetic Surgery 17 years experience
Not a good idea: Hydroquinone is category C in pregnancy, which means that it may have harmful effects for your baby. Use of category C medications is generally avoid... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tighe De Soto is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tighe De Soto is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) so nice of you Doc and i'l be more thankful sugest some cream under$20
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Your answer was very helpful! Thanks :) Thx Dr. Jennifer
I will try these suggestions later this week.
-Jodi
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Your answer made me feel good! Thanks :) thnx a lot doctor...that was really helpful...
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Creighton University School of Medicine, NE
Graduated 2006MD
Residency
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 2009
Awards
Top Cosmetic Surgeon in HealthTap's Spring 2015 Competition
Thought Leader, Second Place, Nebraska - Spring
2015
Top Cosmetic Surgeon, First Place, National - Spring
2015
Affiliations
American Academy Of Aesthetic Medicine
American Medical Association
Better Business Bureau
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