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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Whether you have naturally thin lips and want to make them poutier or perhaps want to counteract the unpleasant effects of aging, we recommend hyaluronic acid lip filler. Our Philadelphia-area team uses JUVEDERM® Ultra XC and Restylane® Silk for augmentation. But these fillers can do more than simply make lips plumper and fuller. They can also treat wrinkles around…
When it comes to medical treatments to help improve the overall appearance of your face, fillers and injectables are very popular. These treatments are much less invasive than some other procedures, and they require less downtime and provide faster results than surgical options. The term dermal filler in the plastic surgery industry refers to any…
When it comes to undergoing any kind of treatment or procedure for your skin, it’s important to know that your medical providers have the education, training and experience necessary to deliver the best results. One trademark of a high-quality aesthetic practice is that it employs certified aesthetic nurse specialists. These nurses have decided to specialize…
