What Is Facial Balancing? When thinking about an aesthetic treatment, most patients focus on one aspect of their face, like smoothing out their frown or plumping up their lips. However, facial balancing does not come from just enhancing one area of the face but enhancing the overall harmony of the face. The goal of facial […]
Q: Am I a good candidate for Ultherapy Prime? A: Patients who notice sagging of the skin (brows, cheeks, jawline, jowling, double chin) with mild to moderate wrinkles are great candidates for Ultherapy Prime. Q: Does Ultherapy Prime cause fat loss? A: Ultherapy Prime is FDA approved for skin lifting and targets the SMAS and […]
Aging around the eyes is one of the most prominent aesthetic concerns. Common signs of aging in the undereye area include fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, dark circles, undereye bags, dryness, age spots, and puffiness. With advancements in aesthetic medicine, innovative treatments have been developed to enhance undereye rejuvenation. Patients seeking nonsurgical alternatives to dermal […]
What is mesotherapy and why are all the Koreans doing it? Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting a mixture of vitamins, hyaluronic acid, and nutrients into the mesoderm (or middle layer of the skin). This technique is primarily used for skin rejuvenation, targeting issues like fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture. […]
Do you have red raised scars from your surgery? We can help! If you have red, raised scars from your surgery that sometimes can beitchy and painful, you most likely have a hypertrophic scar.Hypertrophic scars are a type of scar that can happen from injury tothe dermis via surgery, trauma, or burns. During the healing […]
Research indicates that sunscreens effectively prevent signs of photoaging, such as wrinkles, redness, and pigmentation changes caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunscreen protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. Chemical sunscreens (oxybenzone, avobenzone, octocrylene, and ecamsule) absorb intense UV radiation and convert it into lower-energy wavelengths like infrared radiation (heat). Physical sunscreen filters, such as […]
Topical retinoids/retinols are effective in reducing fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen production and stimulating the formation of new blood vessels in the skin. However, patients planning to do laser or energy-based treatments should generally avoid using retinol before and after their treatment. Retinol/Retinoids can increase skin sensitivity and make the skin more delicate, […]
Since the 1970s, topical retinol has been utilized for various skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, aging skin, and specific types of cancers. Commonly used retinoids today include retinol, tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene, alitretinoin, and bexarotene. Topical retinoids have demonstrated efficacy in reducing fine lines and wrinkles by boosting collagen production and promoting the formation of […]
The CDC has reported 22 cases in the past 6 months about individuals being hospitalized for botulism after receiving counterfeit or mishandled botox injections. This can happen when unlicensed or untrained professionals are administering “botox” treatments or when professionals are administering counterfeit botox for a lower price. What is botulism? Botulism is a serious illness […]