If you are looking to deal with early aging changes without the “downtime” of surgery, dermal fillers might be right for you. A majority of dermal fillers are mixed with local anesthetic which helps to reduce discomfort of the injection. Ice and topical anesthetic creams can further lessen the mild discomfort associated with injections, which Read More
In this post, we will look at how to use make up to hide a bruise on the face. Step 1: Use Moisturizer When you apply lotion before applying foundation to your face, with swelling the skin is sometimes dry, the foundation may not stay put as well unless you give it approximately 10 minutes Read More
1) Botox Can Be Used Anywhere On The Face Botox cannot be used to treat every line and wrinkle on the face. It is FDA-approved to treat crow’s feet and lines between the eyebrows. However, many doctors use it “off-label” to address lines on the forehead, sides of the mouth, neck and to lift the Read More
“Light” rejuvenation techniques are actually refreshing to the skin. They remove fine wrinkles and improve skin texture and tone. These techniques usually consist of a combination of various creams and lotions, which can be used daily. The creams and lotions remove the dead cell layer of the skin [stratum corneum] and cleanse the pores. They Read More
What is Radiofrequency (RF) Microneedling? RF microneedling combines two methods: microneedles—tiny pins that briefly enter the skin—and RF energy, which creates controlled heat under the surface. The heat triggers new collagen and elastin, which can improve wrinkles, texture, and skin tightness. Common Devices You May Hear About Intended Results Most patients hope to see smoother Read More
Swelling and bruising can vary from person to person based upon their skin type, medical history and how they care for themselves following surgery. Thus, recovery time is individual. However, on average most patients having facial surgery find that they can resume normal social and work activities within 7-10 days. It takes 12-18 months to Read More
It is important to realize that bruising is a frequent, but fortunately temporary, complication of fillers. According to studies of FDA clinical trials that involved over 2600 patients, 67% of all dermal filler patients bruised. Bruising lasted more than 7 days 26% of the time. Dermal filler injections around the lips reported the highest level Read More
In this week’s post, we will examine more skin conditions that the pulsed dye laser can treat: Sebaceous Hyperplasia Sebaceous glands are oil glands in the skin, and sebaceous hyperplasia is essentially a condition of overactive or enlarged oil glands. They typically occur on the face as small yellow papules with a central depression. Sebaceous Read More
Don’t be intimidated by the “laser” aspect, this procedure is extremely safe and so gentle on the skin that it can be used on a baby’s face. The pulsed dye laser is a quick office procedure with little to no discomfort and essentially zero down time. In this post, we will look at some of Read More
Botox? Dermal Fillers? Facelifts? Due to the sheer volume of cosmetic surgery procedures, it can be difficult for those unfamiliar with the topic to determine which procedure will help remedy their issue. In this post, we will examine the issues that a facelift procedure can resolve. If any of these five examples describe your situation, Read More