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
No matter how well you take care of your face, or how firm and trim you keep your body via regular exercise and a healthy diet, one thing that can always give your age away is your hands. As the skin becomes thinner and loses its resiliency, the backs of your hands begin to show their true age. In effect Continue reading
All skin is different. Each person ages differently and at a different rate. There are different factors that determine how skin behaves over time. “Sun exposure, environmental pollutants, genetics and habits, even things like a healthy diet and exercise can have an impact on skin,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert at Sanova Dermatology. Common Changes Continue reading
Dermal fillers are a pretty standard go-to for patients looking to improve the look and feel of their skin by reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and hollows without undergoing invasive surgical procedures. “Fillers help to plump up the skin, restoring volume that’s lost whilr smoothing out the surface and giving it back a youthful roundness,” explains Dr. Kellie Reed, Continue reading
When it comes to aging skin, there are a few changes in our appearance that seem to cause the most issues. “Wrinkles are often listed as the top concern, with crow’s feet, lines around the mouth, and forehead wrinkles being the major culprits,” explains Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified Dermatologist and cosmetic expert at Sanova Dermatology. “This is probably followed Continue reading
Dermal fillers like Restylane are designed to aid in cosmetic procedures which improve the look and feel of the skin. Both Restylane Defyne and Restylane Lyft are made from a clear gel form of hyaluronic acid (or sugars naturally found in the skin which support skin elasticity and help provide hydration). “This gel is formulated to act like the hyaluronic acid your body naturally produces Continue reading
Dermal fillers are a quick and minimally invasive way to reverse the signs of aging around the eyes, nose, and mouth. One of the most popular filler procedures is the eye lift to reduce the appearance of bags and dark circles under the eyes. “When performed properly, these fillers start to eliminate fine lines, creases, and bags under the eyes Continue reading
Whether you are new to the world of dermal fillers or have used them in the past, it’s always interesting to learn more about this constantly evolving realm of cosmetic procedures. Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive way of plumping skin to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and lines while giving a fuller, more youthful appearance. People love dermal fillers Continue reading
Injectable dermal fillers like Restylane Defyne have proven to be an innovation in cosmetic care, providing patients with a treatment that supports their natural facial structure and expressions, restoring their younger appearance without ever looking artificial. High-quality fillers result in a smoother, fresher appearance for a fraction of the cost of more invasive procedures. So what is Restylane Defyne? “Restylane Defyne is a newly FDA-approved Continue reading
Even those gifted with great natural beauty in youth can be subject to wrinkles, sagging and thinning skin that come with maturity. “Aging are not for the weak!” jokes Dr. Miriam Hanson, dermatologist and cosmetic skin care expert at Sanova Dermatology in Austin. Everyone gets older, but we don’t have to accept aging as our grandparents did. We take better care Continue reading
