Category Archives: Non Surgical

  1. HOW DOES “PREJUVENATION” HELP YOUR SKIN?

    Bone loss begins to occur at around the age of 25, leading to skin laxity on the face. This is coupled with dynamic wrinkles, caused by repetitive muscle contractions, that become more pronounced as we get older. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that one of the most searched-for terms online year after year…

  2. 3 MYTHS YOU SHOULD STOP BELIEVING ABOUT YOUR SKIN

    Whether wrinkles develop in your 20s and 30s or later in life, chances are good that we will all notice at least a thin line or two (or three) on our face at some point in life. Our skin is strong and elastic, but aging eventually causes it to become more susceptible to wrinkles and…

  3. FOUR THINGS TO AVOID AFTER GETTING LIP FILLERS

    Full, pouty lips are just about always in style, and if you want to add some extra volume to yours, lip fillers are an ideal option for enhancement. To get the most out of your injectable treatment, there are some basic guidelines you should follow. If you have questions about aftercare—like “What should I avoid…

  4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR BOTOX® TO WORK?

    Can’t wait to enjoy a smoother, more awake, and younger appearance after wrinkle-relaxing injectables? While neuromodulators are some of the most simple and straightforward cosmetic treatments available, one of the things patients should be aware of is that—unlike facial fillers—they won’t get instant results from wrinkle injections. Our Philadelphia area-based practice often sees patients who are…

  5. WILL LIP FILLERS CHANGE YOUR SMILE?

    Chances are good that you’ve all heard about fillers and what they can do to address signs of aging. It’s easy to see why the injectables are so popular, given how accessible they are, their lack of post-treatment downtime, how little discomfort is involved, and the results that appear so quickly. Of course, dermal fillers…

  6. WHAT ARE SOME EFFECTIVE COLLAGEN-BOOSTING INGREDIENTS?

    The human body continually renews itself through the sloughing off of older tissues and the regeneration of new ones. This is known as the monthly skin cell turnover process. Unfortunately, the process slows down over time due to chemical changes that are associated with aging, including a reduction in collagen production. Collagen is one of…

  7. CAN FACIAL FILLER INJECTIONS ENHANCE YOUR CHEEKS?

    Cheeks bring balance to our facial proportions. In fact, we typically associate plump cheeks with youth, but sunken or sagging cheeks with aging. In time, what is defined as the triangle of youth—high cheekbones, full cheeks, and a well-defined jawline—eventually may become inverted so that the face appears more oblong with flatter, thinner cheeks and…

  8. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO FADE DISCOLORATION ON YOUR SKIN?

    Trying to enjoy warmer weather can be frustrating when doing so aggravates skin issues, especially if you have a skin type that’s prone to oiliness, breakouts, and hyperpigmentation that take a toll on your confidence. Dark patches on your face, neck, and chest can occur due to hyperpigmentation or be a sign of other, unrelated…

  9. CAN BOTOX® BE COMBINED WITH FACIAL FILLERS?

    During consultations, patients are often unsure about whether a wrinkle relaxer or a filler would work better for them. Why not both? It’s very common for minimally invasive treatments to be performed simultaneously or around the same time because they often complement each other. For example, by using facial fillers in conjunction with botulinum toxin injections…

  10. HOW TO GET THE GLOW BACK IN YOUR FACE

    Out-of-balance skin is one of the most common issues dermatologists and beauty experts around the world receive questions about. The complexions that celebrities showcase on the red carpet are seldom marked by sun damage and wrinkles. In fact, their skin tends to be seemingly flawless, without acne or other blemishes in sight. Nothing beats the…