9 02, 2018

Get Rid of Frown Lines and Forehead Furrows

2020-09-06T10:41:29+00:00February 9th, 2018|Blog|

As we get older, we begin to see the joy and frustration of life leaving their marks on our faces. Frown lines and forehead furrows begin to appear. This can make us seem like we are permanently sad or angry, causing others to misread our emotions and character. Treating these lines will improve your appearance and self-esteem. There are several methods available to treat these lines, and some additional things you should consider to prevent them. First, let’s discuss what you can do at home to help you prevent further frown lines and forehead furrows. Moisturize your skin daily to [...]

10 10, 2017

No More Frowning with Xeomin

2020-09-06T11:15:51+00:00October 10th, 2017|Blog|

If you’re like most of us, you work hard and you play hard. And both of these usually demand your full focus and attention. When you’re that serious about life, it can be written all over your face. Unfortunately as we grow older, sometimes we end up wearing that serious expression even when we aren’t feeling it. Yes, we’re talking about frown lines. Fortunately there’s a great way to beat the frown with a simple injectable, Xeomin. The muscles beneath our skin are responsible for forming our facial expressions. As these muscles contract, they force our skin into folds and [...]

20 09, 2017

To Get The Best Products, See Your Doctor

2023-03-07T17:09:38+00:00September 20th, 2017|Blog|

Skin care products are everywhere these days – at high-end department store beauty counters, in the skincare aisle at the drug store, and even next to the boxes of Mr. Bubble at the grocery store. Why then would anyone bother to make a trip to the doctor’s office to buy products that are only available from physicians? Because more often than not, these products are higher quality and pack a more powerful punch than anything you can find elsewhere. Generally brands available from stores contain lower amounts of active ingredients. This makes them safe for use without medical supervision, and [...]

31 05, 2017

Are Fillers Right For You?

2020-09-06T11:52:45+00:00May 31st, 2017|Blog, Fillers and Injectables|

The war on aging has always been fought simultaneously on a number of fronts, and sometimes it’s easy to get confused about which tactic you should be using to best meet your goals. That’s why it’s vital that you seek the advice of an experienced professional before opting for any procedure that goes beyond your skincare routine at home. To help you know what to ask, here is some background information on dermal fillers, one of the most commonly used procedures in the modern beauty arsenal. Fillers are a minimally invasive option for anyone wishing to turn back time. Brand [...]

8 03, 2017

Microneedling – Getting Past The Name

2019-06-20T00:03:07+00:00March 8th, 2017|Blog|

You’ve probably become accustomed to the idea of using an entire range of dermatological therapies to promote better skin, everything from peels and injectables to lasers and dermabrasion. It’s ironic then that the one procedure that is among the simplest and is nearly pain-free should have such a daunting name. As skin ages, it tends to thin out. Your body produces less and less collagen over time making your skin thinner. Collagen is the compound your body produces to help your skin heal making this treatment an excellent option for those with scarring or stretch marks, too. Microneedling is basically [...]

14 12, 2016

The Miracle Injectable – Kybella

2020-09-10T23:50:08+00:00December 14th, 2016|Blog, Fillers and Injectables|

It happens to all of us sooner or later. Gravity and aging work together and stretch the skin below our chins into perfect pockets for the accumulation of fat cells – the dreaded double chin. Fortunately we now have a treatment that doesn’t involve liposuction or surgery to banish that unwanted second chin. This miracle treatment is an injectable called Kybella, and it mimics what your body does naturally to rid itself of unwanted fat cells. It’s similar in composition to a chemical called deoxycholic acid, which your body produces to help absorb fats. Once those fat cells are destroyed [...]

15 12, 2015

Fillers and Injectables in Pittsburgh

2022-11-15T08:58:35+00:00December 15th, 2015|Blog, Fillers and Injectables|

Fillers and Injectables are used to provide fullness to face and features like lips, treat wrinkles and fill shallow contours. They are also called liquid facelifts because they provide similar results like that of the surgical facelift and they do not have of the downsides of a surgery. They can be used at a cost lower than surgery. This procedure does not help with excess skin sagging. Mild loosening of the skin can be treated very efficiently with fillers and injectables. This kind of a treatment is not permanent and requires repetition of sessions. Other skin treatment techniques like injection [...]