The trend in correcting for facial volume loss using filler is going away – FINALLY!
As we age we start to notice changes in the shape of our faces, and the difference in our skin. Ethnicity, lifestyle and age all play their part in the timing and severity, but for the most part, we notice the effects from bone and collagen loss beginning in our 30’s. Non-surgical options have drastically […]
How to Treat the Lower Face and “Jowling”
Other than changes around the eyes, the development of jowls is the most common complaint that people have regarding the aging face. What are jowls? When the skin and fat in the lower cheek become loose and begin to obscure or hang over the jawline, that is jowling. This BLOG will discuss what causes jowls […]
What Are “Fillers” And Why Would I Consider Them?
Dermal fillers have been FDA approved and used in aesthetics since 2006 to treat “deep wrinkles and defects.” During this time there were 2-3 major manufacturing companies for hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, and the most common area treated was the nasolabial folds (smile lines). Compare that to current day where there are MANY manufacturing companies, […]
The Surprising Connection between Botox Injections and Happiness
(Article is credited to: Peter M. Vishton, PhD, William & Mary) Studies have found that smiling actually leads to happiness. Where does Botox fit into this equation? How Botox Affects EmotionsThe facial feedback hypothesis suggests that how you use your face dictates your mood—for example, if you smile, you will start feeling happy. If this hypothesis is correct, then […]
Lip Injections – Everything You Need to Know
This is your complete guide to lip injections, including what it is exactly, how long it lasts, and what to expect. What is lip filler? Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that helps volumize and enhance your lips with an injectable filler (the most common being hyaluronic acid-based solutions). Filler is great for adding natural […]
How to Prevent Bruising from Injections
Treatments like Botox® and dermal fillers offer several advantages when it comes to improving your appearance, but they can also cause significant bruising, even from the smallest needle. A black, red, or purple bruise forms when a damaged blood vessel under your skin bleeds into the surrounding area. As you can see from the above […]
Amazing Uses for Botox (other than wrinkles)
Most people have heard of Botox and know it as a treatment for wrinkles, but it actually has a number of other uses that are extremely effective. Botox has been approved to treat several medical conditions as well as being used for cosmetic enhancements. This BLOG will outline 5 medical conditions unrelated to aesthetics that Botox […]
What Fillers Can Do For You
What is dermal filler? What is it made of? Where is dermal filler used? Is it safe? This Blog will cover all the most frequently asked questions about dermal filler so you can decide if it is right for you. The 2 most common types of FDA approved dermal filler in the USA are hyaluronic […]
All About Botox
WHAT IS BOTOX? Botox is the brand name of a protein medication made from botulinum toxin. It has been nicknamed the “miracle poison” because it’s the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called botulism. In the medical setting it is a prescription medication, approved by the FDA, that is used in […]