Age is just a number but let’s face it, looking younger feels pretty good! Neurotoxins and dermal fillers aren’t just for women. In fact, almost 500,000 men received Botox injections last year alone. “Men are turning to different cosmetic treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers to help achieve a stronger, more defined and overall rejuvenated appearance,” says Sanova Dermatology physician assistant Continue reading
Retinoids first appeared on the market as an acne-fighting medication in the 70s. However, since then, retinoid products have been used to treat all kinds of skin conditions from psoriasis to warts. Here’s how retinoids can help you maintain a healthy, youthful glow. How do Retinoids Work? Retinoids help encourage top-layer skin cells into a more rapid turnover cycle, making Continue reading
Many patients are striving to create or maintain a youthful appearance and are seeking non-invasive options. Dermal hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers offer the ability to achieve a noticeable change without the need to go under the knife. “Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus, and other products like Restylane, are top-of-the-line fillers that have a variety of cosmetic uses,” explains Dr. Continue reading
The Beauty of Botox Botox is a paralyzing agent consisting of botulinum toxin A and is FDA approved to treat areas between the brows, around the eyes and lip areas. “Botox works by preventing the muscle contraction that leads to hide wrinkles you don’t want,” explains Dr. Azeen Sadeghian, board certified dermatologist at Sanova Dermatology in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Results from a Botox treatment Continue reading
Who is a good candidate for Sculptra? Sculptra is a remarkable weapon in our arsenal for the war against aging skin. It actually helps restore some of the collagen that your body isn’t producing at the levels it did in younger years. “Sculptra is really unique when it comes to restoring volume in the skin,” says Dr. Adam Mamelak, dermatologist Continue reading
A PRP + microneedling procedure uses a combination of the retexturing microneedling procedure and platelet rich plasma (PRP). The procedure is essentially a regenerative therapy which uses growth factors in the patient’s own blood. These growth factors are administered to the skin when the patient is having a micro-needling ‘facial’. “Micro-perforations created in the patient’s skin allow the PRP to penetrate and Continue reading
Fine lines and wrinkles, telltale signs of aging, are largely attributable to skin’s gradual loss of volume.The combination therapy of two separate Juvéderm products can restore a youthful appearance and help restore your lips back to your perfect pucker. Juvéderm Volbella: Target Fine Lines and Wrinkles, works by “filling in the crevices” Hyaluronic acid, part of the extracellular matrix that Continue reading
Collagen is the main structural component that determines how well our bodies retain their shape and firmness as well as making up around 30% of the body’s total protein. Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Kellie Reed, explains, “It’s naturally occurring and made from amino acids, helping to form the connective tissue that supports and holds all the body’s components together, from teeth to tendons.” There Continue reading
Physician assistants (PAs) are becoming more prevalent in many areas of healthcare. These highly qualified medical providers work with physicians, and they receive education and training in all major specialities, including dermatology. While physicians receive a doctorate degree in medicine, most PAs have a master’s degree in medicine. “PAs who work in dermatology receive a great deal of additional training from the Continue reading
Juvederm is one of the best-known dermal fillers available today. The product is widely used to treat fine lines and wrinkles in the skin, smoothing them out and helping patients regain their confidence along with a brighter, more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm often take a bit to set after the initial injection, allowing for small corrections to be made to the results before Continue reading
