Although it has become popular in recent years, tear trough (i.e. under-eye) filler was previously considered an “off-label” treatment. “While physicians are allowed to inject fillers into this area, the procedure was not officially FDA-approved and therefore not explicitly promoted in medical practices,” explains Dr. Jennifer Vickers, a board-certified physician that practices at the Bee Cave and Central Austin locations Continue reading
Matrix CO2 Fractional Laser Treatment uses a grid pattern of thousands of small pulses of laser to remove years of sun and age damaged skin. “The laser works like aerating a yard, vaporizing many small ‘plugs’ of skin deep into the dermis, removing the old, damaged skin, and stimulating the development of healthy new collagen,” shares Dr. Jeffrey Poole, a Continue reading
When the option is available for a concealer to be more than just a cover-up, who would not want to use that product? Revision Skin Care’s Teamine Concealer® is that product. Teamine Concealer® is clinically proven to make the skin around the eye more youthful by reducing the appearance of fine lines, dark circles, and wrinkles. It does all this while covering Continue reading
As we grow older, our skin changes in a number of ways. “While many of us note changes like volume loss, fine lines, and even discoloration and age spots, the skin around our eyes change in quite distinct ways,” explains Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and skin surgeon at Sanova Dermatology. Due to a loss in elasticity, eyelid skin can sag Continue reading
The CO2RE system was developed by a company called Syneron Candela that specializes in innovative treatments for a number of dermatology issues. CO2RE was designed to address a number of issues, including scar treatment, wrinkles, pigmentation, and more. What’s So Different About CO2RE CO2? “CO2RE is like the multitasker of scar treatments,” shares Angie Pennington, a licensed medical aesthetician, and Continue reading
What is a skin tag? A skin tag is a small, soft, round growth of skin that stands apart from the rest of your skin. “It’s often not bigger than a few millimeters, but it can grow up to half an inch,” explains Dr. Kellie Reed, board certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology. “Once it’s grown, it usually doesn’t change shape Continue reading
Long, lush lashes frame and accentuate the eyes and contribute to a youthful appearance (not to mention sex appeal)! However, many people have thin, sparse lashes and even wearing mascara doesn’t seem to help, in fact it often makes it worse. Fortunately, there are some surprisingly effective solutions on the market that can help you achieve your look without having Continue reading
What is an Upper Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. The procedure is designed to help correct defects, deformities, or disfigurements of the eyelids. “All of our eyelids tend to sag and droop over time and as we age,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist and skin surgeon at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Continue reading
If you want to take action against the wrinkles under your eyes, your dermatologist may recommend micro-needling for skin rejuvenation. “Microneedling can help to refresh your skin, which in turn helps to make fine lines and wrinkles smooth and become less visible,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, cosmetic dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. By having this procedure, you are able to achieve Continue reading
Furrowed and Fatigued Do friends ask you why you always look angry? Are you looking for a quick and easy way to open up and brighten your eyes? Over time, certain individuals experience a heaviness or look of drowsiness around the brow and eyelids. It may appear as if the brows are heavy and lower on the face. The upper eyelids Continue reading
