FILLER
WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS? Dermal fillers, sometimes called soft tissue fillers, are substances designed to be injected beneath the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness. Substances used in dermal fillers include: Calcium hydroxylapatite, which is a mineral-like compound found
BOTOX
Where Did Botox Begin? Interestingly enough, Botox is derived from a bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum was developed to treat muscle spasms, given its ability to freeze them. Many patients were finding this particularly useful in the treatment of eye spasms. Soon enough, people
MICRONEEDLING
WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING AND WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that’s used to treat skin concerns via collagen production. Also known as collagen induction therapy, this treatment may help those looking to reduce the appearance of
WHAT IS SCULPTRA?
WHAT IS SCULPTRA? FAST FACTS About: Sculptra is an injectable cosmetic filler that can be used to restore facial volume lost due to aging or illness. It contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible synthetic substance that stimulates collagen production. It can be
VITAMIN B12 INJECTIONS
Vitamin supplements are very popular. People often believe they'll act as a safety net and help to ensure adequate nutrient intake. Supplementing with vitamin B12 is particularly common, because deficiency is widespread. In fact, many people regularly get injections with vitamin
VI PEEL
Everyone knows that chemical peels can eliminate the dull, damaged top layer of the skin, revealing the beautiful, healthy tissue below. Unfortunately, chemical peels also have the reputation as being harsh on tissues, with heavy peeling, and a recovery time
Should You Be Afraid of Ultherapy?
Ultherapy has generated quite a bit of buzz over the past few years, but some users are reporting alarming side effects. Ultherapy is a non-invasive skin tightening procedure that uses ultrasound to stimulate collagen production. The procedure, featured on The Dr. Oz Show
