BOTOX is the most common injectable on the market today, so popular, in fact, that it’s become a household name. Since 2002, approximately 10.9 million vials have been sold in the United States, alone. And yet, there is still a lot of misinformation floating around about the treatment. But is it right for you? That depends! Let us explain.   Does Botox prevent wrinkles? Yes, absolutely! Botox and its competitor Dysport are both designed to temporarily erase or reduce horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, and crow’s-feet by blocking nerves that cause the tiny facial muscles to contract, causing the wrinkles to soften.   Can […]

We’ve all looked in the mirror at some point and wished for softer, younger-looking skin. Fortunately, there are a lot of treatments available to help you achieve the results you want. If you’re just looking for a low-risk treatment for minor skin problems or to combat the early signs of aging, Microdermabrasion can be a great solution. While the name may sound a little intimidating, the procedure, itself, is essentially painless and the recovery time is fast. Microdermabrasion uses small crystals that are sprayed against the skin in order to change the look and feel.  If the procedure is performed properly […]

Known to be a destructive substance that is capable of eating through a number of different elements, the idea of putting acid on or in your face makes many people more than a little uncomfortable. The truth is, though, that in the right hands it can be a gift to the world of skin care. There are a number of acids used for skin care that can help to infuse moisture, encourage cell turnover and help resurface the skin, removing dead skin cells. However, even if you were fully aware of the benefits of using an acid product, there are many misconceptions about using it […]

Platelet rich plasma eye rejuvenation, or PRP eye rejuvenation, is a cosmetic, non-surgical process that tightens the skin around your face and eyes to give you a more youthful appearance. This process includes taking a small amount of blood from your arm and then separating the red blood cells and plasma so that the plasma, rich in platelets, can be reinjected into the skin around your eyes or applied topically. While it may sound a little scary, PRP eye rejuvenation is essentially tricking your skin into thinking that there is an injury at the site of injection or application and […]

You work so hard to keep your skin looking young. You wear sunscreen daily and invest in great anti-aging products and get facials on a regular basis. However, is it possible that your anti-aging solutions are too much for our skin? Like almost all things in life, the keyword for taking care of your skin should be “balance.” Check out a few of the common anti-aging remedies that could actually be doing more harm than good. Over-cleansing your skin. While it’s certainly important to have clean skin, when you over-cleanse you strip your skin of its natural oils and disturb the pH balance. […]

Chances are you have heard of the new treatment for treating fat under the chin (also known as submental fat). The new, FDA-approved Kybella is composed of deoxycholic acid and is designed to dissolve the fat cell’s membrane, killing the cell. The newly destroyed fat and cells are then cleared through the body’s lymphatic system. But the question many people are asking is: how does it measure up against liposuction? And is Kybella too good to be true? The Truth About Kybella Whether or not you achieve great results with Kybella is entirely dependent upon the person administering the injections (which is, honestly, […]

While the battle against aging certainly isn’t ending, more and more adults are turning to non-invasive options like injectables and laser treatments to combat wrinkles and aging skin. The results patients are having with Ultherapy make it one of the most popular non-surgical options for someone looking for an alternative to a facelift. Check out this list of the top five reasons Ultherapy may be a great solution for you. It’s non-invasive. This is the most obvious benefit of Ultherapy. In the past, the only option for lifting and tightening the skin was getting a facelift. With Ultherapy you don’t have to […]

In the complex world of facial cosmetic treatments, it can be hard to decide on which procedure is best for you. If you get queasy at the thought of scalpels and months-long recovery times, you may have more options than you think. The age of restorative facial injection is here. With Sculptra, often described as a “liquid facelift,” you can achieve the full, toned face you want without the risk of invasive surgery. Sculptra, developed by Galderma Laboratories, is a relatively new and very effective dermal filler. In other words, it is an injection that fills areas of your face that […]

In 2015, the FDA officially approved the first drug designed to eliminate neck fat in most people (without having to go through an invasive surgery). This is good news for the 68 percent of people surveyed by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery in 2014, who said that excess fat under the chin and neck were one of their biggest concerns. How does it work? The physician or PA administering the Kybella injections creates a grid of dots targeting fat under the chin and then does multiple injections. While patients may see some redness, bruising or swelling for up to a week, they […]

During the month of February, we’re running a special called “Microderm Mondays,” where every Monday you can receive a microdermabrasion and complimentary eye hydration treatment for just $99, a value of $150. While it never hurts to hear that you’ll receive (approximately) 30% off a treatment, you may not understand the real value unless you understand the value of microdermabrasion. What is Microdermabrasion? Even though I would almost guarantee you have HEARD of microdermabrasion, you may or may not know what it’s all about. If this is you then no fear, you definitely aren’t alone. Even if your friends swear by it or you’ve seen […]