Juvéderm® has become a household name when it comes to anti-aging treatments. The Juvéderm fillers are hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that can restore volume, soften facial lines, enhance facial contours, and add volume to your lips. I know it can get confusing to distinguish the difference between these facial fillers and find the best injectable to treat Continue Reading >>
Botox for Migraines 101
Botox® is a powerful treatment option for chronic migraines that can provide pain relief for those suffering from this debilitating condition. In 2010, Botox was approved by the FDA as a treatment for adults with migraines and has become the #1 prescribed branded migraine treatment, according to the manufacturer’s website. Many patients report Botox injections Continue Reading >>
Facial Plastic Surgeon v. Plastic Surgeon: What’s the Difference?
Facial plastic surgeons and plastic surgeons both offer cosmetic surgery and other aesthetic procedures. However, there are distinct differences between the two. Facial plastic surgeons focus solely on procedures for the face and neck, while general plastic surgeons treat all areas of the face and body without focused training on the face or neck. Facial Continue Reading >>
Am I a Candidate for Lip Filler?
With celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Kylie Jenner sporting the perfect pout, it is easy to become insecure with lips that lack volume and fullness. If you meet the following criteria, lip filler can achieve the results you’re looking for: Who is not a candidate for lip filler? It’s always best to schedule an in-person Continue Reading >>
Neck Lift Recovery Day by Day
A neck lift, also referred to as a lower rhytidectomy or platysmaplasty, revitalizes the appearance of your neck and is one of the most common surgeries performed to reverse the signs of aging. A surgeon performing a necklift will remove excess skin and fatty tissue, tightening the skin and underlying muscle to give you a more Continue Reading >>
The Dangers of DIY Thread Lifts
People are performing DIY cosmetic treatments on social media, including PDO thread lifts. These individuals are providing video tutorials for procedures doctors spend years training for, with tools illegally purchased online. While at-home beauty hacks have their appeal (it can be quite hard to resist the opportunity to save money and skip a trip to Continue Reading >>
New Year’s-Ready Lips for 2022
Would you like fuller lips for the New Year? Lip augmentation with dermal fillers is a noninvasive way to quickly achieve fuller lips with no downtime. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, I trained under the most prominent facial plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills and developed the “Needleless Filler Technique,” a comfortable way to Continue Reading >>
Treating Under Eye Circles in Dark Skin Tones
Under eye bags and dark circles can make a person appear older and more tired than they truly are. While we have many therapies available to treat under eye circles, such as chemical peels and laser treatments, some are not necessarily suitable for patients with darker skin tones as they may effect the skin’s pigmentation. Continue Reading >>
Time for an Eyelift?
Our eyes can make us look vibrant, alert, and youthful. Unfortunately, the eyes are one of the first areas that begin to show signs of aging. The eyes are a central feature in expressing our non-verbal communication. If the eyes appear sad or tired, people may infer that you feel that way even if you Continue Reading >>
How Obamacare is Effecting Facial Fillers in Charlotte
“Obamacare” or the American health affortibily act may have an effect on your facial fillers in Charlotte. The types of fillers in question include hyaluranic acid based fillers like Restylane, Juvaderm, and Perlane as well as collagen stimulator Sculptra. Obamacare has added multiple taxes to the health care industry, and one of the newer taxes is Continue Reading >>
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