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The aging eyes are a common concern for many people. Patients seek ways to reduce dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles. The thin skin around the eyes is delicate and susceptible to structural changes, which means signs of aging can be much more apparent.  Many techniques and treatment approaches can be used to improve this aspect of skin aging, including fillers, topical treatments, monopolar radiofrequency to tighten loose skin, and treatment from a 1550nm wavelength fractional laser for ... READ MORE

Introduction A lot of patients resort to aesthetic medicine to rejuvenate the appearance of their lips and the perioral area. These patients are usually presented with aging signs like perioral rhytids (also known as lipstick lines whereby the lipstick tends to bleed into those lines), loss of lip volume, smoker’s lines, and downturned corners of the mouth. Though aesthetic procedures are famed for the efficacy, patients are still wary of these procedures due to the risks of undesir ... READ MORE

As with the many features that define an attractive face, the nose undoubtedly plays a crucial role. Indeed, it will often be one of the first point to be scrutinized when looking at an individual’s face. This has placed a huge burden on the aesthetic field to manufacture techniques that are able to improve the appearance of the nose. Just in 2017, rhinoplasty procedures for both females and males were the 10th and 6th most common surgical procedures in the United States, respectivel ... READ MORE

Introduction to non-surgical body contouring treatments Many people are concerned with their aesthetic appearance and strive to achieve their ideal body. Thanks to technological advancements and in-depth scientific research, there are many aesthetic procedures available that can help people get rid of stubborn fat and achieve their perfect body. In the past, aesthetic procedure to sculpt the body was almost synonymous with surgical procedures like traditional liposuction or excisional bod ... READ MORE

In the field of aesthetic medicine, many aesthetic practitioners are familiar with augmenting and enhancing the female face since women make up a large portion of patients that actively seek cosmetic treatments. This reality can be sup-optimal for male patients who undergo aesthetic procedures, as it can increase the chances of feminine-looking results, such as female-like cheeks and high-arched eyebrows. While some men may desire and explicitly request such features, these results would ... READ MORE

Radiesse is a dermal filler that is made of tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite, unlike many other dermal fillers used for chin augmentation that are made of hyaluronic acid. The difference in composition is what makes Radiesse for chin augmentation a favored choice, as it is longer lasting than many other dermal fillers. During treatment with Radiesse for chin augmentation, the practitioner will first apply a local anesthetic or numbing cream to make the procedure more comfortabl ... READ MORE

Radiesse is a semi-permanent dermal filler that is able to provide long-lasting, natural looking results for patients seeking to smooth out lines and wrinkles and restore volume to areas of the face that have become sunken or sagging due to the process of aging or illness. Radiesse is different from many other dermal fillers available on the market due to its composition. While many fillers are hyaluronic acid-based, Radiesse is composed of tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaH ... READ MORE

Botox is an injectable prescription medication that is used to treat a number of medical conditions and symptoms, and can also be used to correct a number of cosmetic issues. Botox is made of botulinum toxin type A, a neurotoxin that effectively paralyzes muscles for a temporary amount of time. Upon injection into a muscle, Botox is able to interrupt the transmission of chemical signals between the muscle and the brain that instructs the muscle to contract, causing temporary paralysis or ... READ MORE

Radiesse is a dermal filler that is sometimes referred to as “semi-permanent” thanks to its long-lasting results. It contains tiny microspheres of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), which is a substance that is found naturally within in the body, primarily in bones. Unlike other dermal fillers that are available on the market, Radiesse is able to not only provide some instant plumping effect upon injection, but the results improve gradually over time as the calcium hydroxylapatite ... READ MORE

Vaginismus is a disorder that is characterized by the involuntary tightening of the vagina. Also know as genitor-pelvic pain or penetration disorder, vaginismus is a painful condition that causes discomfort and tightening to the point that penetration—whether during intercourse, the insertion of sanitary products such as tampons, or the insertion of a speculum during a pelvic exam—becomes impossible. Vaginismus can negatively impact the patient’s quality of life, not just because ... READ MORE