Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive cosmetic procedures include (but are not limited to) treatments with non-ablative lasers, radio frequency, acoustic waves, cosmetic tattooing, light-based therapies, light-to-medium strength chemical peels, and even surgical treatments which can be performed under only local anesthetic. Since the introduction of the Medi-Spa, these procedures are growing more and more accessible to the average person looking to improve his or her appearance.
What Is Off-Label Use? (As It Pertains to Cosmetic Injectables)
Off label use of cosmetic injectables is in some cases more the rule than the exception. What is off-label use and how does it relate to the use of cosmetic injectables such as Botos and dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm? Find out more about off label use of cosmetic injectables.
Off label use of cosmetic injectables is in some cases more the rule than the exception. What is off-label use and how does it relate to the use of cosmetic injectables such as Botos and dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm? Find out more about off label use of cosmetic injectables.
Non-Surgical Face Lift - Why Are You Considering a Face Lift
Find out why others are considering having a face lift or non-surgical face lift. Then share your own reasons for wanting a face lift.
Find out why others are considering having a face lift or non-surgical face lift. Then share your own reasons for wanting a face lift.
Botox Alternatives
Despite its popularity, Botox isn't for everyone. Some people may actually develop a resistance to the toxin, rendering it less effective, while others may grow tired of having to go back for more injections every 3-4 months. The problem is that many people are unaware of the fact that there are alternatives to Botox when it comes to smoothing expression lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes.
Despite its popularity, Botox isn't for everyone. Some people may actually develop a resistance to the toxin, rendering it less effective, while others may grow tired of having to go back for more injections every 3-4 months. The problem is that many people are unaware of the fact that there are alternatives to Botox when it comes to smoothing expression lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes.
Botox Resistance – When Botox Doesn’t Work
Botox injections are the most popular cosmetic procedure performed today worldwide. Yet it doesn't work for everybody. Some doctors will tell you it is impossible to be immune to Botox. However, it is indeed possible to develop a resistance to Botox, thanks to antibodies which act to neautralize the effects of the toxin.
Botox injections are the most popular cosmetic procedure performed today worldwide. Yet it doesn't work for everybody. Some doctors will tell you it is impossible to be immune to Botox. However, it is indeed possible to develop a resistance to Botox, thanks to antibodies which act to neautralize the effects of the toxin.
Acoustic Wave Therapy - The New Cellulite Buster
Until recently, the best non-surgical options we have had for reducing and smoothing thunder-thighs were…well, diet and exercise! (oh the humanity!) But now, Acoustic Wave Therapy leads the pack of non-invasive procedures offering real results with a whole new level of comfort, safety, and affordability.
Until recently, the best non-surgical options we have had for reducing and smoothing thunder-thighs were…well, diet and exercise! (oh the humanity!) But now, Acoustic Wave Therapy leads the pack of non-invasive procedures offering real results with a whole new level of comfort, safety, and affordability.
Botox: What You Need to Know
The injection of botulinum toxins in order to reduce the apperance of facial lines and wrinkles has become the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the US today, with over 4 million procedures performed last year alone. Learn all about the wonders of Botox.
The injection of botulinum toxins in order to reduce the apperance of facial lines and wrinkles has become the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the US today, with over 4 million procedures performed last year alone. Learn all about the wonders of Botox.
Dermal Fillers & the Liquid Face Lift
More and more doctors and patients are seeking to improve the appearance of the aging face not through opting for a surgical face lift, but filling skin from the inside. Enter the age of the liquid face lift, made possible by dermal fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others. Learn more about dermal fillers and face lifts.
More and more doctors and patients are seeking to improve the appearance of the aging face not through opting for a surgical face lift, but filling skin from the inside. Enter the age of the liquid face lift, made possible by dermal fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others. Learn more about dermal fillers and face lifts.
Injectable Dermal Fillers
More and more youth-seekers are looking to the liquid face lift to provide a less invasive approach to facial rejuvenation. The Liquid Lift uses injectable dermal fillers to plump up the skin from the inside out, thereby filling in wrinkles, restoring facial fullness, and re-contouring features to improve the appearance of the aging face. There are many options available to patients today in the world of dermal fillers, including products like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others.
More and more youth-seekers are looking to the liquid face lift to provide a less invasive approach to facial rejuvenation. The Liquid Lift uses injectable dermal fillers to plump up the skin from the inside out, thereby filling in wrinkles, restoring facial fullness, and re-contouring features to improve the appearance of the aging face. There are many options available to patients today in the world of dermal fillers, including products like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others.
The Liquid Face Lift
More and more doctors and patients are seeking to improve the appearance of the aging face not through stretching the skin tighter, but by filling it up from the inside. Meanwhile, minimally invasive procedures in general are becoming more and more popular with those who want to avoid or postpone having cosmetic surgery. Enter the age of the liquid face lift, mad possible by dermal fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others.
More and more doctors and patients are seeking to improve the appearance of the aging face not through stretching the skin tighter, but by filling it up from the inside. Meanwhile, minimally invasive procedures in general are becoming more and more popular with those who want to avoid or postpone having cosmetic surgery. Enter the age of the liquid face lift, mad possible by dermal fillers like Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, and others.
Traditional Face Lift Vs. The Liquid Face Lift
More and more doctors and patients are seeking to improve the appearance of the aging face not through stretching the skin tighter, but by filling it up from the inside through the use of injectable dermal fillers. These minimally invasive procedures are becoming more and more popular with those who want to avoid or postpone having cosmetic surgery. The debate grows about the advantages of these newer less invasive treatments versus the traditional surgical approach of having a face lift.
More and more doctors and patients are seeking to improve the appearance of the aging face not through stretching the skin tighter, but by filling it up from the inside through the use of injectable dermal fillers. These minimally invasive procedures are becoming more and more popular with those who want to avoid or postpone having cosmetic surgery. The debate grows about the advantages of these newer less invasive treatments versus the traditional surgical approach of having a face lift.
What Is Microdermabrasion - Video
Learn about microdermabrasion by viewing this video from About.com.
Learn about microdermabrasion by viewing this video from About.com.
Microdermabrasion Machines Explained
Board certified plastic surgeons performed over 816,000 microdermabrasion treatments last year, making it the fourth most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S. in 2006. This article from your About.com Guide to Skin and Beauty de-mystifies microdermabrasion.
Board certified plastic surgeons performed over 816,000 microdermabrasion treatments last year, making it the fourth most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the U.S. in 2006. This article from your About.com Guide to Skin and Beauty de-mystifies microdermabrasion.
Video - See What Happens During Laser Tattoo Removal
Watch this video to witness exactly what happens during a laser tattoo removal procedure. The video includes narration by a doctor who specializes in laser tattoo removal.
Watch this video to witness exactly what happens during a laser tattoo removal procedure. The video includes narration by a doctor who specializes in laser tattoo removal.
Patient Safety Advisory on Medi-Spas
This patient safety advisory was issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons together with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Learn the right questions to ask and what to look out for to get the most out of your Medi-Spa experience.
This patient safety advisory was issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons together with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Learn the right questions to ask and what to look out for to get the most out of your Medi-Spa experience.