Facial Procedures

Microneedling (Collagen Induction Therapy) is proving to be one of the best solutions for people suffering from facial skin issues such as large pores, acne scars, melasma, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, fine lines, dull skin and so much more.  Microneedling uses an automated pen-like device with disposable needle tips that create tiny micro injuries in…

One of the signs of aging that women hate more than any other is the disappearance of a crisp, visible jawline.  And it’s not just a matter of gaining weight either.  Fat can accumulate in the chin area because of various reasons: genetics, poor posture (that can weaken supporting muscles in the neck over time),…

On one hand, there is Brad Pitt with a sharp, crisp chin that makes his face look like it was lovingly chiseled by Michelangelo himself. On the other, there is Winston Churchill, the British Prime minister whose (alleged) double face dealings in politics were only matched by the hammy folds of his famous double chin.…

All that shines isn’t always gold.  But, the consumer mindset of the American population has become so susceptible to the attraction of “sales” that even an 80%-90% mark-down at a department store does not make us stop to think if that discount is really true.  Sure, it doesn’t matter much if the clothes you’re buying…

It’s almost frightening how little time people devote on researching who they choose to administer their Botox injections. Advertisements are easy to put out and easy to get duped by. Just because a neighborhood doctor or nurse wears an authoritative white coat and looks deep into the camera to impart an air of authority, it…

It’s December. The month when we are making New Year resolutions for 2020. The majority of Americans have a to-do list – in their head if not on paper – of all the things they want to change and improve in their lives. BUT…most of these resolutions fail by January 12th! Why? Well, mainly because…

Tis the season for family, friends, celebration … and looking great after a holiday cosmetic procedure. The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest time of the year in plastic surgery clinics, and surgeons all over the country report a sharp spike in appointments for both non-invasive and surgical treatments. But why this end-of-year…

As much fun as summer can be, ultraviolet rays of the sun can do significant damage to your skin. If you’re considering a chemical peel to remove wrinkles, scars and UV damage, and improve the overall appearance of your skin right about now, you couldn’t have made a better decision.  Why?  Because fall and winter…

Are you putting off your plans to get Botox or fillers because you’re afraid of looking `overdone’?  You’re imagining Priscilla Presley’s puffer fish cheeks or Donatella Versace’s famous trout pout or a chin augmentation like Jocelyn Wildenstein’s that makes her look like a man?  You’re not alone.  We humans live fear-based lives. It’s a scientific…