How easy is it to treat a gummy smile?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin are very popular injectable treatments that relax the muscles causing wrinkles in the face. But did you know these can also be used to treat a gummy smile like the patient above? The ‘before’ is on the left the after is on the ‘right.’ Thanks to this lovely patient for sharing her […]
Ear Gauge Repair Video
Whether you have a split earlobe or an ear gauge, an ear gauge repair can fix both! While the circumstances that led to a split earlobe or an ear gauge vary, the repair is similar. Split Earlobe or Ear Gauge Repair We’re not judging, but if you got an ear gauge when you were […]
Clever ways to hide your surgical scars
Getting surgery and want to hide your scars? Whether you’re getting surgery for medically necessary or cosmetic reasons, here are a few ways you can better hide your scar. Keep in mind that it’s ok to ask your surgeon about hiding scars but don’t demand it. While you may be most worried about scars, they’re […]
How to avoid duck lips with lip filler [video]
Lip augmentation is a very common procedure with many options to plump up your lips. And even though it’s a relatively easy procedure, the most common concern is that you’ll end up with duck lips. Why does that happen? Can’t a person recognize they’ve had too much filler or able to avoid that appearance in the […]
The Latest in Lip Fillers [video]
If you think your lips are too thin or want to slightly plump them up, you have options. Several options. We’ll review the pros and cons below of different types of lip fillers. Lip Fillers are your Friends! We’ll use the term “filler” loosely to mean anything that plumps up the lips. Typically lip […]
Botox/Xeomin for Bell’s Palsy [video]
Do you know anyone with Bell’s Palsy? It’s a condition that results in a sudden onset of paralysis/droop to one side of the face and affects 40,000 Americans every year. It’s believed to be caused by the same herpes virus that causes a cold sore. In 85% of patients that get Bell’s Palsy, the […]
How long does it take Botox and fillers to work? [video]
Botox and fillers are pretty commonplace these days. To reduce wrinkles caused by overactive muscles in the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes (crow’s feet), Botox is your weapon of choice. For deep lines like the parentheses extending from the nose down to the corners of the mouth, fillers work best. But when […]
Why you still need a chemical peel after a facelift [video]
It’s understandable to assume that the granddaddy of all cosmetic procedures, the facelift, is the end all, be all operation. After you get a facelift, you don’t need anything else in your facial rejuvenation repertoire, right? Not necessarily. Why a chemical peel may be necessary after a facelift If you have jowls (the hanging […]
Get your Adam’s apple back! [video]
As you can see in this gentleman here, he has a drastic improvement in his neck line. What’s stands out the most? It’s the appearance of his Adam’s apple. Based on his ‘before’ photo, you wouldn’t even know he has one! How to get your Adam’s apple back For men, there are two ways […]
Do you really want cheap anesthesia?! [video]
Sure out-of-pocket healthcare costs are expensive. So it’s natural to try and save some money here and there. But do you really want to skimp and get cheap anesthesia? Avoiding deep sedation or general anesthesia is appropriate at times but make the decision for the right reasons. What procedures are best for local anesthesia? […]