Thread Lifts

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A THREAD LIFT? Patients will notice a steady improvement in their skin tone and firmness with a thread lift. While the threads are in place, the body will want to “heal” the sutured areas by stimulating the healing cascade. As the threads are small, the patient will not feel this […]

Collagen Stimulating Treatments

Sculptra is a popular injectable cosmetic filler that improves the appearance of the skin. With Sculptra, you can restore lost volume due to aging or illness. As opposed to fillers, collagen stimulators are more effective in stimulating collagen production. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is the active ingredient in Sculptra, a biocompatible synthetic substance that induces collagen […]

Fat Dissolving Treatments

HOW KYBELLA™ IS INJECTED? Injectors administer KYBELLA™ or fat dissolving treatments into the fat under the chin. The treatments are customized for each individual patient. In clinical trials, the average dose given was approximately 4 to 6 mL per treatment session, and each person should expect 2-4 treatments, no less than 4 weeks apart. Each […]

Wrinkle Relaxers

HOW DO NEUROTOXINS WORK? Wrinkle relaxers temporarily relax the muscles of the face that contract and ultimately cause wrinkling. We make many expressions each day, and while this is a wonderful thing, these movements cause ‘active’ wrinkles or wrinkles secondary to movement. Neurotoxins work by preventing the release of signals (acetylcholine) from the nerves to […]

Dermal Fillers

There are many different types of fillers. Dermal Fillers in particular are the next most popular cosmetic treatment to Botox Cosmetic. As we age, we lose the integrity of collagen and elasticity in our skin, resulting in loss of volume and fullness in our face. Facial fillers are a non-surgical way to restore and replace […]