How To Get the Perfect Selfie… On average people take 5-10 selfies before getting that perfect “post-able” selfie… And the older you are, the more attempts you typically make to capture that perfect portrait. Taking a selfie has become part of our culture. It is an important way of how we view ourselves and how others see us and our life adventures. Your bone structure, … [Read more...]
How Do I Prevent Aging?
We get a lot of questions about when is the best time to start anti-aging treatments. These questions remind me of an old Chinese proverb: When is the best time to plant a tree? 20 years ago. When is the second best time? Now! Most people today recognize that preventing aging is easier than reversing it. That said, what are the best treatments and when should you start … [Read more...]
Which Filler Should I Choose?
Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, Belotero, Voluma, Silk, Sculptra, Bellafill…So many choices for filler, how do you know which one is the right one? Fillers can be broken up into a few categories that will help simplify things. Hyaluronic Acid Fillers The most common fillers are Hyaluronic Acid fillers. There are several reasons that these fillers are popular, … [Read more...]
What is a Provider?
Who is Your Provider? We often encounter patients who are confused about what is meant by the term “provider.” A “provider” is any person who provides a service. The term is often used as a catch-all basket by medical practices and hospitals to refer to doctors, physician assistants, nurses and sometimes even nursing assistants and other technicians. This can be … [Read more...]
Lip Fillers: Afraid of Duck Lips?
Afraid of Duck Lips? Many people that I talk to about lip augmentation are hesitant to have the procedure for fear of looking unnatural. “Duck Lips” and the “Trout Pout” have given lip injections a bad name. Using fillers in the lips can be a great way to improve fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and to give a younger look to the face overall. When properly injected … [Read more...]
