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Voluma

Voluma Voluma is the newest FDA filler to hit the market. Juvederm Voluma is Allergan’s latest filler. Voluma is a longer lasting filler for large volume loss.It is injected deep into areas like the cheeks, temples and chin. Voluma will last 1-2 years for most patients. This is significantly longer than what we experience with […]

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botox

What is Botox?

What is Botox? Botox Cosmetic is a purified protein that is injected into muscles to calm the look of wrinkles in the face. Botox is most widely used between the brows to treat “mean face” or the Scowl, or the “elevens”. Botox is injected with tiny needles right into the muscle. After about ten days,

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PhotoFacial

PhotoFacial

PhotoFacial PhotoFacials are light based treatments(intense pulsed light) that significantly reduce the signs of sun damage including brown spots and redness. Most patients will need about 1-3 treatments which take about 30 minutes. We treat the entire face to give you the best results. Unfortunately, “deal of the day” treatments are not providing this. Patients

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skin tightening

Do I need a Face Lift?

Do I need a Face Lift? Face Lift procedures are performed much less now that several years ago. This is probably due to the introduction of Botox and Fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, Radiesse, and Sculptra. If your face has aged and you feel that your skin is sagging, you should consult a doctor (DO or MD)

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lines around my mouth or “Smoker’s Lines”

How do I treat wrinkles around my lips, or “smokers’ lines”?

How do I treat wrinkles around my lips, or “smokers’ lines”? Treating lip lines that are severe depends on the patient’s expectation. If you want thelines “gone” you will need deep skin resurfacing with either a laser, chemicals or dermabrasion(not to be mistaken for microdermabrasion). These resurfacing procedures are painful and require weeks and months

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Botox For Migraines

Botox For Migraines

Botox For Migraines Botox is now FDA approved for the treatment of migraines! Not only can Botox make you LOOK better, it can make you FEEL better! The treatment for migraines with Botox should be administered by a qualified Neurologist. This Botox treatment will require about 100 units of Botox and may be covered by

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Photofacial

What is a PhotoFacial?

What is a PhotoFacial? PhotoFacial or FotoFacial or Intense Pulsed Light is a light-based treatment that reducesbrown spots and redness. PhotoFacials also improve overall texture of the skin. By targeting the melanin, brown spots are destroyed and pigment appears on the surface of the skin a few days later. PhotoFacials are bit painful, but worth

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