If you are interested in using a dermal filler on your lips, the chances are good that you are wondering which product is best for your particular needs. Volbella is a relatively new product and Restylane Silk is older and more established. Both have benefits and drawbacks. Juvederm Volbella is used to create smooth, full lips. “It removes small wrinkles Continue reading
Are you ready to enhance the shape of your lips and restore the fullness that they once had, or that you wish they had? With age comes the gradual loss of the natural substances that give our skin structure and fullness. JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC, a new FDA-approved filler, can help create well-defined lips with a natural fullness. What Is JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC? Continue reading
It’s a fact! Cosmetic procedures are more popular than ever and more and more patients are seeking different approaches to rejuvenate their skin and body. “Cosmetics used to be for the Hollywood elite,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, dermatologist and aesthetic expert in Austin, Texas. “Now, with easier, more non-invasive treatments and minimal downtime, more and more patients are attracted to Continue reading
Cosmetics are a familiar staple of the beauty and dermatology care industry. From familiar products such as lipsticks, powders, skin lotions and creams to blush, shampoos and nail polish, cosmetics are all around us. However, what are cosmeceuticals? And what role can they play in skin care? Cosmetics are defined by the US Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as substances Continue reading
Your face, like your fingerprint, is unique to you. But one day is…THAT DAY! When you look in the mirror and see your mother staring back, and she looks horrified; that may be the day you think about dermal fillers. The lines and wrinkles that have you despairing are the result of dehydration of your skin, due in large part Continue reading
Cold sores, fever blisters, oral herpes simplex – call them what you will. These viral infections cause eruptions of sores and blisters on the lips and around the mouth that can be quite painful to those affected. “While they can be associated with stress, trauma, decreased immunity or another inciting factors, more often than not the breakouts are unpredictable,” says Continue reading
It’s a fast-paced world we live in that doesn’t always offer an excess amount of time for relaxation or indulgence. Most of us take 30 minutes or an hour in the day to grab a coffee and take a breather. So the question is: did you know that there are multiple aesthetic procedures that you can enjoy over a lunch Continue reading
Sick of the smoker lines? Ready to kick those kissing creases to the curb? The Federal Drug Administration int he U.S. has now approved a new dermal filler for the treatment of thin lips and wrinkles around the mouth. “Juvederm Volbella® XC was designed to ‘perfect the pout’ by softening fine lines around the mouth and plumping the lips,” says Continue reading
Some patients know exactly what they want when it comes to cosmetic procedures. Others think they might want to do something but aren’t exactly sure of their options. A cosmetic consult with a physician trained in aesthetics can help personalized a treatment to obtain your goals and set expectations. When treating the face for fine lines and wrinkles with dermal fillers, Continue reading
So you’re think about a little cosmetic rejuvenation for your skin, but worried things might not turn out as you plan. Sure, your friend said it’s great, but will you get the same results? And what about that horror story you read about on the internet? “I think it’s normal to be apprehensive,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, top cosmetic dermatologist Continue reading
