FACIAL FILLERS, ALSO KNOWN AS DERMAL FILLERS, ARE USED TO PLUMP TISSUE AND FILL LINES. They are a mainstay of the techniques to fight aging and keep a youthful appearance. More and more of these products have come to market, and if Europe is an indicator, that trend...
THE COMPLEX CONTOURS OF THE HUMAN FACE DEFINE OUR IDENTITY, OUR BEAUTY, AND PROVIDE A CLUE TO OUR AGE. Research suggests that our eyes and brain can detect changes as small as 1mm in the face of others almost instantly. Therefore, maintaining these very subtle...
PATIENTS FREQUENTLY SAY “I DON’T WANT A FULL FACELIFT, JUST A MINI.” While it is perfectly rational to do the least invasive procedure to meet the goals, selection of the appropriate procedure necessarily involves both surgeon and patient. Fortunately, our practice...
PATIENTS FREQUENTLY SAY, “NO MATTER HOW MUCH I DIET AND EXERCISE, MY BELLY WON’T CHANGE.” Pregnancy, weight changes, and time all influence the component parts of the abdomen. The abdominal wall has three components: 1) the muscles 2) the fat layer, and 3) the skin....
Restylane® Kysse™ is a new dermal filler specifically designed for the lips. It comes with the goals of increased longevity, improved softness, and the ability to integrate into the skin for natural expression in motion. In the past, fillers in the lips had sometimes...
The neuromodulators, Botox® and Dysport® are a cornerstone anti-aging treatment. The goal of this article is to dispel a few myths, based on our observations over the last 20 years and thousands of patient treatments. Our practice uses Botox® and Dysport® essentially...
