Using fillers to volumize and solutions such as Botox or Dysport to treat the underlying tight muscles is a good course of action for deep wrinkles. Factors such as where they are located and how deep the wrinkles actually are will play a role in the type of treatment that may be most successful. The CONTINUE READING
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Best way to get rid of smoker lines on upper lip?
April 9, 2010
“Smoker lines” are actually possible whether you smoke or not. Smoking breaks down the production of collagen which increases the appearance of wrinkles, so it’s good to avoid smoking altogether. But it’s not the only cause of these lines. Time, age and sun damage can also contribute to these wrinkles. For the small, vertical lines CONTINUE READING
Zinc Supplements… Can It Make Botox Work Better?
January 2, 2010
It’s been said recently that a proprietary dietary supplement makes Botox injections more effective. My opinion currently is that data is inconclusive, but let’s discuss it further. First here’s what we do know about zinc and Botox injections to date. Botox actually does require a bit of zinc to work properly. Botox is part of CONTINUE READING
Q&A: Brazilian Butt Lift and Butt Injection from Fat Transfer – are they the same?
December 13, 2009
In a sense, yes. The Brazilian Buttock lift utilizes the technique of injecting fat into the buttocks. The Brazilian Buttock Lift procedure involves Liposuction to areas of the body where tissues can be harvested and then micro-fat grafted to the Buttocks to create a natural, long lasting result of rounder, higher, and more shapely buttocks. CONTINUE READING
Q&A: What are those white bumps around my lips after Juvederm augmentation?
November 15, 2009
We all have sebaceous glands in our lips. It is a natural occurrence and they are there for a reason. They may look a little yellow to white in color and be smooth to the touch. Although this is most likely just the natural texture of your lips being pushed to the surface by the CONTINUE READING
Fall Specials: Artefill, Botox, Latisse
October 14, 2009
A Rare Opportunity: Ensure results with the Artefill Assurance Program The makers of Artefill are offering a rare perk to patients considering the dermal filler through the Artefill Assurance Program. If a patient does not receive optimal results full correction from the first 3-syringe Artefill treatment to correct smile lines, then he or she may CONTINUE READING
September Specials – Injectable Fillers
September 1, 2009
The big news: 20% off all injectables (a savings of anywhere from $100-200 per syringe) through September! Usually reserved for patients new to the practice, we are extending our 20% off welcome to all patients in the practice for the month of September. Read below to see what additional news might be helpful for you! CONTINUE READING