Cannula vs. Needle

Cannula vs. Needle

“The best wrinkle is the one you never get.” ~ Anonymous One of the most common questions asked of us – Cannula versus Needle for dermal fillers? Traditionally dermal fillers have been injected with a sharp needle, and in fact most fillers come packaged with needles.  Now we have another option; blunt tipped cannulas are being used to deliver fillers and the…

The Screen and your Skin!

The Screen and your Skin!

Be good to yourself, wear sunscreen! Did you know that screen time is affecting your skin?  We all know the damaging effects the sun has on our skin. UV rays aren’t good for anyone let alone your epidermis. We’ve been taught to lather our faces or any exposed skin with SPF creams, wear hats, and stay in the shade to…

Complications of Botulinum and Fillers

Complications of Botulinum and Fillers

“Thanks to Botox and fillers, as well as the work that I’ve already had, my face pretty much maintains itself.”  ~ Dolly Parton With any injection into the skin, there is a risk of bruising, swelling, tenderness or infection. Today we will share with you some of the more specific complications of botulinum and dermal fillers. With all procedures there are…

Skin Care and Your Age!

Skin Care and Your Age!

“Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty.” ~ Coco Chanel No one likes to hear they’re getting older, especially when the signs can be seen on their face! Rosacea, thinning of the skin, loss of elasticity, dark spots, and other skin conditions are common as…

What are Fillers?

What are Fillers?

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art”– Eleanor Roosevelt As we age or lose weight, our faces lose volume, both fat and muscle. Our cheeks become less plump, and as they deflate, the skin falls and looks saggy, causing deep folds from your nose to your mouth (nasolabial folds) and mouth to…

Shave No More!

Shave No More!

“Glow is the essence of beauty.”  Esteé Lauder Yes, you read that right!  Can you imagine never having to shave again?  No more nicks and cuts from the razor! Say goodbye to peeling off the first layer of your skin from a bad wax job, or those nasty ingrown hairs.  Did you know how much hair you have depends on ethnicity,…

Moisturize the Winter out of Your Skin!

Moisturize the Winter out of Your Skin!

“Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle.” ~ Erno Laszlo As the seasons change so does your skin.  Most of us experience dry, flaky skin during the winter months due to the change in humidity and colder weather.  When the temperature drops, your skin loses hydration more quickly causing it to feel tight and itchy. Moisturizing is definitely required, but it’s not…

How Microneedling can Help You!

How Microneedling can Help You!

“You’re never too old to become younger.” ~Mae West As our bodies change over time due to hormones, age, and the weather some of us are left wondering what happened to our youthful glow! Age doesn’t define us, but our skin could give us away! Scars, pigment, thin and wrinkled skin can be a thing of the past and the…