When a facial cosmetic surgeon or other highly-trained injector looks at your lips, they don’t just notice if your lips are big or small, plump or thin: they observe the lips’ detailed underlying anatomy as well as your lips’ muscular movements, and how they interact with your surrounding tissues. The best injectors translate this anatomical… Continue Reading »
LASER skin resurfacing is one of the most highly sought-after non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Medical LASERs have a long history, but they continue to grow in range: more cosmetic treatments are being developed, more techniques are being mastered, and more advanced machines are being designed. For patients, it is more important than ever to do your… Continue Reading »
As if acne isn’t frustrating enough, many acne sufferers are left with visible scars on their face, shoulders, and back after their breakouts have cleared—and these scars can even worsen with age. A number of treatments are available to help reduce their appearance, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Each type of acne scar requires… Continue Reading »
As we age, the fat, muscles, bone, and skin in our face begin to thin, often leading to a sunken or sagging appearance. Dermal fillers have gained popularity for their ability to quickly and easily restore this lost volume without downtime. In fact, nearly 2,677,000 dermal filler injections were performed in 2018 alone. If you… Continue Reading »
You may have heard about the BOTOX® lip flip, a hot topic in non-surgical lip enhancement. This novel use of Botox can be a low-cost, effective treatment to define your upper lip and improve a gummy smile, but it may also have disruptive side effects if performed incorrectly (as well as wear off faster than… Continue Reading »