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4 ways to look younger without surgery

Posted by Paul Gorman on Sep 22, 2015 8:30:00 AM

As early as our 20s, many people begin to see signs of aging on that are difficult to disguise with makeup and skin care products. It used to be that the only option for a younger looking face was a facelift, which requires downtime, often leaves scars, and can look over tightened and unnatural. Today there are a variety of non-invasive options that can help you look years younger without the commitment of surgery.

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Topics: facial fat transfer, Botox, Xeomin, Juvederm, Radiesse, skincare, laser treatments, laser skin rejuvenation, beauty, microneedling

Ways to correct sun damage on your face

Posted by Paul Gorman on Jul 7, 2015 8:00:00 AM

The effects of time and sun can rob our faces of their youthful look. Whether it’s lines, wrinkles, discolorations, or sagging skin, everyone’s face ages differently. With the help of a cosmetic surgeon, you can address almost any form of aging on the face to get back a youthful, attractive appearance. And the beauty is, you can choose what fits your lifestyle – from a variety of minimally invasive, in-office procedures, or the more dramatic effects of surgery, to get the look you desire.

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Topics: eye lift, Botox, Xeomin, Juvederm, Radiesse, skincare, skin health, laser skin rejuvenation, microneedling, COSMOPen

Youthful body vs youthful face: what's your preference?

Posted by Renee Marshall on May 21, 2015 8:30:00 AM

For centuries, people around the globe have been searching for Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth with hopes of finding a way to preserve their youth forever. After all, most individuals often associate eternal youth with everlasting energy, good health, and an attractive appearance.

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Topics: eyelid lift, fat transfer to buttocks, facial rejuvenation, facial fat transfer, Botox, Xeomin, fat transfer to breast, Juvederm, Radiesse, dermal filler, skincare, skin health, laser skin rejuvenation, microneedling

Botox, Xeomin and Dysport - what, why and how!

Posted by Renee Marshall on Mar 18, 2014 3:54:00 PM

Our faces express a lot. Literally. It’s the first thing we notice when talking to a

nother person, and you can flip that around and be sure your face is the first thing others notice when they talk to you. After all, we rely on facial expressions to tell us whether someone is happy, sad, annoyed, angry, or perhaps bored by the conversation (hint: change the topic!). One of the long-term effects of all of those facial expressions over years  is, unfortunately, wrinkles. The constant and repeated motions of smiling, frowning, laughing, and everything else in between can’t help but lead to permanent creases and lines in our faces. As we age, those wrinkles grow in number. It’s an undesireable result of getting older.

It is also why botulinum toxin is something you might want to know more about. Of course, many of you are aware of botulinum toxin – simply know as “Botox.” A positive spin on growing old now as opposed to 50 years ago? Not only are Botox injections available, but now there are multiple options to choose from if you decide to utilize botulinum toxin to battle those signs of aging in your face. Botox has been around the longest, while Xeomin is relatively new and Dysport is the latest addition to the available choices.

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Topics: Botox, Xeomin, facial wrinkles, aging skin

Botox for Facial Rejuvenation: Even You Can Do It!

Posted by Paul Gorman on Jun 3, 2013 9:43:00 AM

When you crossed your eyes as a child and your mother warned you if you kept doing it, your eyes might get stuck like that, you didn’t really believe it. Or maybe you did, and you stopped crossing your eyes, much to your mother’s delight. Crossing your eyes a lot doesn’t actually result in your eyes always looking crossed, but there are other things we do with our faces that do result in permanent changes. People who constantly furrow their brows wind up with fixed wrinkles and lines on their brows, whether they’re actually furrowing or not. Or maybe you’ve contorted your face in deep thought so many times that you are now stuck with a permanently sort of angry look, despite not feeling angry at all. These are very real problems that a great deal of folks are faced with, but there are treatments readily available to all of us to combat those frown lines, wrinkles and lines. Botox and Xeomin might be the answer you’ve been looking for.

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Topics: Botox, Xeomin, frown lines, crow's feet, facial wrinkles

Botox or Xeomin: What's the difference?

Posted by Renee Marshall on Mar 13, 2013 5:36:00 PM

Looking in the mirror is part of daily life. Most of us probably get our first peek at our own faces right after we get up, not exactly a state most typically look their best. That’s fine, because after the morning shower, makeup, there are numerous other chances to examine our faces reflecting back at us. So do you like what you see? After years of sun exposure and facial motions such s smiling, frowning, squinting and chewing your reflection probably has few features your aren't exactly thrilled about, namely, wrinkles.That is where the nueromodulator, botulinum toxin A comes in. Almost all of us have heard of the most well known botulinum toxin, Botox. More recently, Xeomin has been added to the option list as well when it comes to addressing those facial wrinkles we would rather not see.

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Topics: Botox, Xeomin, facial wrinkles

Botox and Friends

Posted by Paul Gorman on Dec 5, 2011 3:34:00 AM

We’re all familiar with the term ‘Botox.’ In fact, it’s earned a well-recognized place in our pop culture, with frequent mentions in movies, magazines, and other media. So when we think about getting a few small injections to erase those subtle signs of aging, we think of Botox.

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Topics: Botox, Xeomin, frown lines, crow's feet, eye wrinkles, forehead wrinkles

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