How Does Sculptra® Aesthetic Work? Collagen is an important structural component of the skin and soft tissues of the face. When we age, we lose collagen, and our face becomes thinner and can appear hollow or sunken. Traditional fillers may not be able to address the volume loss that occurs throughout the face. Fillers give instant change, but Sculptra® Aesthetic Continue reading
As the most popular cosmetic treatment in the country, BOTOX® is often the subject of our patients’ most frequently asked questions at Sanova Dermatology. Let us help you understand all there is to know about BOTOX® so you can become one of the millions satisfied with its results. How Does Botox® Work? Some of the questions we get most are about Continue reading
It is a common misconception that Botox is only beneficial in treating wrinkles that are already present. However, botox is very useful when used in younger patients for the prevention of wrinkles. This method is very effective and is growing in popularity. Here are three awesome benefits of preventative botox. It Relaxes Facial Muscles “Botox works by relaxing the muscles 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
A lot of us have dealt with acne in our youth and depending on the severity of it, we are now left with scars that come in all different forms. “We at Sanova care for your well-being and want to share seven different options for treating specific types of scars,” states Kaitlin Scharmann, aesthetician at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. Continue reading
Restylane Kysse is a new filler option for lip injections, which can be used to smooth wrinkles, give definition, and increase volume. The FDA recently gave Restylane Kysse approval and it looks like it’s going to be a real game-changer for people who really want to make their lips look younger. “The idea was to have a filler that delivers structure 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
Why Dermal Filler May Be Your Best Bet For Anti-aging Fast! Dermal fillers are showing huge growth in the aesthetic marketing, and there’s no wondering why! Dermal fillers, also called soft tissue fillers or wrinkle fillers, have so many benefits and very few drawbacks. “Dermal fillers are safe, affordable and effective, for starters,” Saenz shares. “These injectable fillers can rejuvenate Continue reading
Today women aren’t the only ones who want to look their best as they age. A prominent jawline, more definition around the lips and, and improving the appearance of under-eye bags are some of the many enhancements men are drawn to just as much as their female counterparts. The “Plumping” Effect One of the many effective treatment options for this Continue reading
Everybody knows that one of the first places to show the signs of aging is the face. “Some of the most common complaints are the formation of fine vertical lines around the lips or furrows between the nose and mouth, a downturn of the corners of the mouth, flattening of the cheeks, or hollowness under the eyes,” explains Emily Johnston, Continue reading
