Looking in a mirror one day and saying to oneself, “My face looks so much older than I feel. How can I do something about it?” triggers a process of self analysis, investigation of (many) surgical and non-surgical options, and several difficult decisions. Not the least of these is deciding how best to spend your CONTINUE READING
Archive | Injectable Fillers
What I like about Scultpra
August 1, 2010
Sculptra is a great filler for patients that want the longest-term result possible but don’t have a problem waiting a bit for the full effects of treatment. All of my Northern California and San Francisco Sculptra patients made the choice to use Sculptra because they prioritize a natural appearance. And the nice thing about Sculptra CONTINUE READING
Facing your biological age, not your chronological age.
July 8, 2010
Everyone has a chronological age based on their date of birth. But you also have a biological age based on a combination of up to 130 physiological biomarkers such as blood, urine, cognitive tests, muscle tone, lung capacity, etc., and that age may be ‘younger’ or ‘older’ than your chronological age. A woman who has CONTINUE READING
What I like about Juvéderm
July 3, 2010
Juvéderm is one of the newest fillers on the market. It is made of a substance called Hyaluronic Acid, which is the same as the active ingredient in Restylane and they are very similar in their indications and results. In my experience Juvederm is a bit more fluid, which seems to result in less discomfort CONTINUE READING
The ultimate in recycling: Facial Rejuvenation with Fat Grafting
July 1, 2010
Fat grafting is the process of removing excess fat from one part of a patient’s body by liposuction, processing the fat removed, and then selectively injecting it into other areas of the same patient’s body. Fat grafting has been in use for years for facial reshaping and to replace sunken areas caused by aging, surgery, CONTINUE READING
Is there a surgical cure for migraine?: Migraine Surgery and Botox® Injection Therapy
June 23, 2010
Migraine is an ailment experienced by 14%-35% of all females and 6%-15% of all males at some time in their lives.The incidence of this condition, evidenced by a moderate to very severe headache, varies widely with age and is more prevalent during middle age, being experienced by 25% of women and 10% of men.It was CONTINUE READING
Why Dermal Fillers Are More Effective Than Creams, Gels, and Serums
June 16, 2010
A walk through the cosmetic section of any department store, or even a stroll through the aisles of your local drug store, will leave you both amazed and confused by the tremendous number of creams, gels, and serums specifically formulated for treating the wrinkles and creases that are a part of the face’s natural aging CONTINUE READING
What I like about Radiesse
June 10, 2010
Radiesse (formerly called Radiance) is a filler that provides instant results like Restylane and Juvéderm, but is made of a different material called hydroxyapatite. This is a calcium-based compound that is very similar to the natural material that makes up our bones (but of course it is in an injectable form). Because of its different CONTINUE READING
Know Your Skin: What is Hyaluronic Acid?
June 5, 2010
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural complex sugar found the connective tissue matrix of the dermis (the dense, inner layer of skin just beneath the epidermis or outer layer of skin) in humans and all other mammals. Hyaluronic acid is the major component of this matrix which is also made of two connective fibers called CONTINUE READING
Botox Treats Excessive Sweating
May 27, 2010
Many people suffer in silence from excessive sweating of the palms, armpits, forehead and chest areas. This is a distressing problem that can be socially paralyzing in public settings or where first impressions are key. However, this simple problem can be solved with Botox.As you probably know, Botox is used to relax facial lines and CONTINUE READING