Injectables

There are two kinds of injectables: fillers and neurotoxins. BOTOX^® Cosmetic and Dysport^® are neurotoxins. JUVÉDERM^® and Restylane^® are examples of fillers. Injectable fillers are used to add volume, or to fill creases and unwanted lines. Neurotoxins (like BOTOX Cosmetic). block the action of muscles which exaggerate unwanted lines. There…
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      Lip lines are one of the more common complaints in our practice. Here’s our recommended treatment plan to best get rid of them.     Successful lip line treatment is multimodal. This means no single treatment will provide the correction desired but rather a series of treatments…
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Stress, sun, beer (sorry, but it’s true) and time take a toll on our faces (and bodies). There are many options to both prevent and treat the changes brought on by these factors. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions and concerns for male patients. 1.       How can I…
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      What is kybella?   Kybella is deoxycholic acid. Believe it or not, this is the same acid found in you digestive tract to dissolve dietary fats. When injected subcutaneously it can safely dissolve fat in unwanted areas.   Who is a candidate for Kybella?   Any patient…
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Liquid Rhinoplasty, the Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty     Many patients ask what is a “non-surgical rhinoplasty”. This procedure is commonly performed in our practice to treat minor to moderate concerns of the nose. The benefit of the non-surgical rhinoplasty is the short downtime in the setting of a relatively painless procedure….
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Summer is coming 🙂 Everyone is already thinking of swimming, the beach, shorts and sports. As this season rolls around, many women and men are concerned with their spider and varicose veins and would like to know their options. In our practice we offer multiple treatments, either alone or in…
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The most natural you… Patients are often great candidates for facial volumization with fillers, but are hesitant to undergo treatment because of a fear of looking unnatural. The aesthetic in our practice focuses on subtle and natural enhancement. Fortunately, novel technologies and the most advanced techniques now allow us to…
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Volbella is an FDA approved ultra smooth gel filler from Juvéderm that is used to decrease lines and wrinkles on the face.  The smooth formula is injected with fine needles to give the lips a natural look and feel.  Volbella is developed with lidocaine, a local anesthetic, so that treatment is…
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Kybella was introduced to the US market over the past year. Since its introduction our team has learned much about how to best use this product. The key for success with this product is patient selection. Kybella is best used on patients with mild to moderate excess fat of the…
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One of the most common questions in our practice regards the roll of filler in the nose. Filler is both a powerful and yet very limited tool in rhinoplasty. Filler in the nose should only be done by surgeons or injectors with experience in this area as it can be…
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