By far, the most popular cosmetic treatment in the U.S. is Botox injections. Botox is the botulinum toxin manufactured by Allergan that acts as a neuromodulator to weaken target muscles that create the unwanted facial wrinkles. In our industry, Botox is not a poison, but more accurately is a protein. One reason why Botox isRead More
A common frustration many people have is looking tired when they’re not. The most frequent complaint is “bags” under the eyes. While drooping brows generally impart an “angry” look, typically bags or dark circles under the eyes generate the appearance of tiredness. We get many patients who are frustrated that friends and coworkers keep askingRead More
People assume women are the only ones who seek cosmetic treatments. That can no longer be said as we are seeing more men seeking cosmetic treatments. According to a survey published in late 2016 by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the proliferation of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures has increased demand for nonsurgical procedures forRead More
Plastic surgery continues to increase in popularity, thanks to the influence of celebrities being more open about cosmetic procedures and more people desiring ways to look younger and more beautiful. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), plastic surgeons performed a total of almost 2 million surgical procedures in 2015, up 7Read More
The most popular trend today in facial cosmetics is combination therapies, using multiple nonsurgical procedures in the clinic. Patients are constantly multi tasking and interested in anything that can maintain their appearance to slow down the hands of time. Today, people want to look good for their age for as long as possible, and cliniciansRead More
Awhile back, I posted a blog introducing a new non-surgical way to get rid of your double chin—Kybella. The popularity of minimally invasive and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures continues to grow. This explains the immense investment in injectable treatments by the major cosmetic industries. Kythera developed Kybella (deoxycholic acid), and shortly after it launched Kybella itRead More
I’ve noticed an increased interest in lip augmentation, particularly among young women. There is no doubt that celebrities’ increased comfort in revealing cosmetic procedures has influenced more people to seek cosmetic surgeries, as well as minimally invasive procedures. When Kylie Jenner finally admitted to getting lip fillers, more young women have sought lip fillersRead More
One of the most common nuisances patients express is the double chin, or fat under your chin. With the exploding popularity of selfies, more and more people are becoming more self-conscious about this distracting feature. People compensate by adjusting their poses, or even try not to take photos or selfies anymore—which really doesn’t solve theRead More
Many women want fuller and sexier lips, but aren’t sure where to start. Like many treatments in the field of cosmetic surgery, lip fillers and lip augmentation seem a bit complicated. And the answer is, it can be. There are so many options available now, and many factors to consider when deciding which is theRead More
It’s a fairly common accepted observation that cosmetic surgery has become more accepted in today’s culture. Cosmetic surgery and procedures are no longer viewed as taboo and more people are more open with having “work done.” The major influence is cultural acceptance and, in some cases, even embracement by the media. The primary influence? Celebrities.Read More
