Getting the best bang for your buck on cosmetic services
The holidays are over and you spent money on everyone around you. Now it’s time to treat yourself but you’re low on money after Christmas and Chanukah…am I right?! So here are a few non-surgical suggestions that will get you the best bang for your buck. BOTOX®/XEOMIN® to the 11’s, forehead and crow’s feet […]
Neck lift vs mini neck lift [video]
Definitions differ from doctor to doctor on a procedure and the “mini” version of said procedure. Same thing with neck lift and a mini neck lift. However, these general principals hold true in regards to a neck lift regardless of treating surgeon. So what’s the difference between a neck lift and a mini neck […]
Make your office a place where patients can multitask!
In this dog eat dog world, when everyone is in the rat race of their life, we all need to be as productive as possible. Even the time we’re relaxing and tending to ourselves. Enter, the cosmetic clinic and medspa. While these may be a sanctuary of peace and quiet, they can also be a […]
Skin resurfacing with a deep chemical peel to remove wrinkles
When your doctor or aesthetician talks about skin resurfacing, they’re talking about several things at once. They could be talking about skin resurfacing by scraping away dead skin with a dermabrasion machine. They could be referring to a laser. Or they’re meaning a chemical peel. And even when you talk about a chemical peel, that […]
Keeping it subtle: Lip injections
There’s no excuse for duck lips! Seriously though, fillers have been on the market for years now and when it comes to lip injections, there’s no reason it has to be overdone. The purpose of most cosmetic procedures is to restore self-confidence and a youthful, rested appearance. The best cosmetic surgery is “invisible” wherein […]
Volumizing the cheek bones
Looking to lift your jowls (hanging jaw line) and get fuller cheek bones at the same time? Fillers to the cheek bones can volumize the upper face and lift the jowls in unison. Radiesse and Juvederm Voluma are the most “famous” of fillers for this treatment. How do fuller cheek bones affect the jowls? […]
Lip Implants and Phenol Croton Oil Chemical Peel
That’s right, today we have video of a patient receiving silicone lip implants and a phenol-croton oil chemical peel to resurface her skin! As you can see in the Snapchat video below (also view directly on Snapchat @realdrbae), you can see how we perform this procedure up close and personal. Who’s a candidate for […]
Nurse Injectors vs Physician Injectors
Considering Botox or fillers to treat those facial lines? Aside from deciding what area to treat, you should also consider who will treat you – nurse injectors or physician injectors. While some of the legalities vary from state to state, it is totally legal for nurse injectors to treat your facial wrinkles with Botox, […]
Options in Lip Augmentation
Considering lip augmentation? Now that Kylie Jenner has popularized this trend, let’s talk about your options. You have permanent silicone lip implants and fillers on the market along with fat injections. Lip augmentation: Fillers, lip implants and fat As seen in this photo above, lip implants are a great option. While these are performed under […]
Five Questions about Lip Injections
Lip injections are more common and less taboo due to many celebrities getting injections with fillers. This is a safe procedure that is FDA approved but patients still have their concerns. Below are the five questions I repeatedly hear from patients considering lip injections. 1. How can I avoid duck lips? Patients want to […]