Author: Doris Dickson
Cosmetic Thread Facelift: Cost, Benefits and More
What is a thread lift? A thread lift is a non-surgical, minimally invasive facial rejuvenation procedure that helps patients achieve firmer, younger looking skin by lifting sagging skin in areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and neck. A thread lift, also sometimes called a thread facelift, does not have as many risks associated with it as a …
Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles with Dermal Fillers
Also known as worry or expression lines, forehead wrinkles are the lines that occur between the eyebrows and the hairline. These lines are caused by facial expressions, especially those associated with stress, that cause the face to frown and the brow to furrow. Repetitive expressions cause fine lines to form, and these lines will eventually …
Juvederm for Cheeks: Treatment, Risks and Benefits
How does aging affect the cheeks? The process of aging affects the body, and particularly the skin, in many ways. While many people might associate aging in the skin with lines, wrinkles, and folds, a huge contributor to an aged appearance is actually volume loss, which affects the mid-face and cheeks in particular. This typically …
What is Lidocaine: Medical Treatment and Usage
In This Article You will learn: What is Lidocaine? Definition How does it work? How can it help your practice Lidocaine With most medical procedures, doctors try to reduce pain and speed recovery as best they can. Patients are increasingly looking for non-invasive, pain-free procedures, and local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, have become a crucial part …
Juvederm for Acne Scars: How Can Juvederm Help Acne Scars?
What causes acne scars? Acne affects most individuals as point during their life, whether it’s during their teenage years or well into adulthood. Unfortunately for some people, acne pustules can form nodules and cysts that cause further damage to the skin. When the skin is damaged during the healing process of acne inflammations, scars are …
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Facial Rejuvenation Guide: Key Facts About Dermal Fillers
What are injectable facial fillers and how do they work Injectable facial fillers are a minimally-invasive, non-surgical anti-aging solution. Sometimes referred to as a “liquid facelift,” facial filler treatments are quick and often start to show results immediately, with little downtime after treatment. Facial fillers typically offer temporary results and work by injecting biomaterials into …
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Contouring the Male Jawline Part 1
Anatomical considerations when treating the male jawline As with all aesthetic treatments, it is important to understand the anatomy of the treatment area (and the underlying anatomy of aging) thoroughly. Anatomical knowledge is essential to the success of an aesthetic treatment. When treating the jawline of male patients, doctors should take a systematic approach while …
Filler Complications: Early, Medium & Late Term Complications
Complications from dermal fillers are the bane of aesthetic medicine. It is known to a certain degree by most medical professionals that the complications are mostly mild and transient. It is also known that the more severe complications are the most dreaded because of their more permanent nature. Therefore, any successful aesthetic practitioner must be …
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Juvederm for Nasolabial Folds: Get Rid of Laugh Lines Today
In this article you will learn: How much Juvederm is needed for nasolabial folds? What are nasolabial folds? What is Juvederm? How does Juvederm help getting rid of nasolabial folds? How long does treatment last? How much Juvederm is needed for nasolabial folds? Determining the type and amount of dermal filler needed to treat nasolabial folds can …
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Contouring the Male Jawline Part 2
Traditionally, women have been the main demographic of aesthetic treatments, making up the majority of patients seeking jawline contouring procedures. However, in recent years, the number of male patients has been increasing rapidly. In last year alone, there was a 10 to 15 percent increase in men who seek filler injections. This could be driven …