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 […]
Alcohol can thin the blood, increasing the risk of bruising. According to Stanford Health Care, individuals should avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours before and after undergoing treatment. Alcohol can also: Anyone experiencing side effects after their treatments, whether or not they have consumed alcohol, should consult their doctor or cosmetic provider.
The platysma muscle is a thin muscle covering the entire neck and lower part of the face. It functions to pull down the jaw to open the mouth as well as assist in pulling down the corners of the mouth to form a frown. As we age, skin laxity increases and muscle tone decreases. This […]
The masseter muscle is a powerful muscle alongside the jaw that assists us in chewing. Many times, with increased stress or without our knowledge, we clench our jaws or grind our teeth at night. This can lead to soreness in the jaw as well as changes in facial shape due to hypertrophy of the muscle. […]
Botox, short for botulinum toxin, is a popular injectable to reducedynamic facial wrinkles and fine lines. Botox works in theneuromuscular junction, the point of communication between the nerveending and muscle fiber, and prevents the release of acetylcholinefrom the nerve endings. With reduced acetylcholine release, the musclecannot contract fully, and the wrinkles are prevented. The longevityof […]