Cosmetic

Restylane® is a carbohydrate, hyalouronic acid, that normally makes up the majority of one’s skin by weight. It has been used throughout the 2000’s in Europe and Canada, and was approved for use in the United States in January 2004. Similar to collagen injections, Restylane® is injected into the skin to plump up wrinkles. It…

With just one treatment, folds and deeper wrinkles can almost disappear with Radiesse®. This revolutionary product is used to restore volume to the cheeks, temples, smile lines, and marionette lines that can be lost with aging or weight loss. We prefer to apply a topical numbing cream to the areas to be treated and we…

Juvederm® is an injectable filler that is used to plump up lines and wrinkles. It contains the carbohydrate, hyalouronic acid, which is normally found in ones skin. Similar to Restylane®, it is injected into the skin to plump up wrinkles. It often lasts 6 months or longer, and can be used to improve smile lines…

Hylauronic acid fillers has become the most popular fillers used as it is both safe and effective. Boletero Balance™ is the newest hylauronic acid filler in our arsenal in the United States. It is FDA approved for the treatment of moderate lines, although it may be better suited for the treatment of fine lines. Unfortunately,…

Dermabrasion is one of the oldest methods used for improvement of the quality and texture of skin. Dermabrasion should not to be confused with microdermabrasion. Dermabrasion is one of the oldest cosmetic procedures performed as it has been used for centuries to improve skin texture, even pigmentation, and reduce wrinkles. What is Dermabrasion? With this…

Chemical Peels Chemical peels are an extremely common treatment for acne, age spots, fine lines, melasma, and wrinkles. With so many peels available one is easily confused about them. While there is nothing sexy about peels, no fancy lights or lasers, the right peel for the right person often is the most cost effective way…

Xeomin™, the newest botulism toxin to the U.S. market, has arrived with, well, less than a bang. In 2012, marketing issues prevented the formal “marketing” launch of this new neurotoxin to the U.S. This product is a direct competitor with Dysport® and Botox® Cosmetic. Initial studies have shown that it may take less time to…

What is Dysport® ? Dysport® is a toxin (toxic substance) which is naturally produced by the bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Interestingly, it is currently believed to be the most toxic poison known to man, although the use of such tiny amounts has been used safely in man for over thirty years. This bacteria produces several…

Botox was the first neurotoxin used for cosmetic purposes in the United States. It is commonly used on the face to reduce forehead furrows, frown lines, crow’s feet, and upper lip lines. It can be used to minimize bands on the neck, pick up the corners of the mouth, and reduce a “gummy” smile.

Age Spots Age spots, called solar lentigo or solar lentigines, are a common cosmetic problem for many patients. These spots appear in middle age or later and can be few or numerous. Typically, light brown flat spots appear on sun-exposed skin. Although these spots are harmless, many patients seek treatment for cosmetic purposes. These spots…