Today, the vast majority of people who seek facial rejuvenation express an interest in non-surgical modalities. Perhaps the most popular of them all include the various dermal filler products that are available at this time. Injectables serve the purpose of reducing wrinkles. Some do so by relaxing muscles that pull on the skin. Some do… Read More »
Over the past several decades, men and women of a certain age have been known to get a little help from their plastic surgeon. For some time, facelift surgery achieved results that screamed “I had work done!” As a result, more people began choosing to live with the signs of aging rather than alter their… Read More »
It’s inevitable. We’re all going to age. The big question these days is how quickly each of us will do that. Aging is much more controllable now that we have scientific data to tell us the various factors that contribute to concerns such as crackling joints, degraded vision, and wrinkled, sagging skin. In our Austin… Read More »
Since Botox gained FDA approval in 2002, our appreciation for injectable beauty treatments has continued to expand. Whereas the botulinum toxin on which Botox is based was initially used as a medical therapy, the wide range of injectables we use today revolve around making the face and hands look younger. In fact, we have become… Read More »
There are several factors that can cause a dreaded double chin. The accumulation of fat cells in the area just beneath the chin may relate to genetics, to weight, or to the natural aging process. You may know exactly what caused your double chin, but that’s not what matters most. Whether you can thank your… Read More »
There are so many treatments aimed at rejuvenating the face that they can all meld together at some point in your research. This is an area of beauty in which the more you learn, the more frustrated you may feel. Essentially, the goal of rejuvenating the face isn’t so straightforward. To determine which treatment or… Read More »
Cosmetic treatments like breast augmentation and injectables for facial rejuvenation have become so common in recent years that it’s easy to think we know just about everything there is to know about what we need to look the way we want. It’s interesting what can happen when we have so much information at our fingertips.… Read More »
Since the dawn of Botox, injectables have become a primary method for facial rejuvenation. When the time to smooth lines and wrinkles comes, most people think of popular products like this, and dermal fillers like Juvederm and Restylane. Recently, Voluma, a Juvederm product, has also become somewhat of a household name. Rarely do we hear… Read More »
The holiday season is one of joyous busyness. We shop and wrap, cook and visit with friends and loved ones. With additional “face time,” it is only natural that the holidays present us with the desire to look and feel our best. If you have any concern about being camera-ready this season, know that it’s… Read More »
Sculptra® or Poly L Lactic Acid is an injectable in the biostimulator family that helps encourage the body to produce collagen in the areas it is injected. It is typically used in areas not treated with standard volumetric fillers, such as Juvederm® and Restylane®. Sculptra® is not a volumetric filler but does help to… Read More »