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Some people are blessed with smooth skin, full cheeks, and plump lips, while others have to get help from the dermatologists to achieve the looks they have always dreamed of. Dermal fillers, also known as soft tissue fillers are incredibly famous these days to create a smoother and fuller appearance in the face. Dermal fillers are approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are widely used to smooth wrinkles, skin folds, smile lines or marionette lines. Dermal fillers are perfectly safe, provided you find a reputable doctor and do your homework effectively.   If you are curious to know how fillers in Santa Monica can help you get a youthful appearance, here are some important details about dermal fillers. Dermal Fillers are made from hyaluronic acid Many people confuse dermal fillers with Botox. Dermal fillers are different from Botox because Botox injections freeze muscles to reduce wrinkles, on the other hand, dermal fillers smooth out the skin fill filling t...

Smiling frequently is certainly healthy and is considered to be a good thing and for many wonderful reasons.  Smiling is often equated to happiness, compassion, and a "life well lived."  Unfortunately, it can also take a minor toll on our faces.  Over the course of time, smile lines and laugh lines begin to form around the lip and mouth regions and eventually become prominent.  Men and women who begin to notice these fine lines around their lips and mouth are the most eligible candidates for this treatment.  Your Skincare Professional will personally assess your situation and will select a filler that is best suited to treat your condition.  This treatment will refine those stubborn etched-in smile lines and laugh lines as well as vertical lip lines located above and around the lips.     Below is a listing of injectable treatment options that specifically target laugh lines.   Juvederm:  Juvederm is a collection...

A lifetime of frequent smiles is certainly a good thing and for many reasons.  Smiling is often equated to happiness, compassion, and a "life well lived."  Unfortunately, it can also take a minor toll on our faces.  Over the course of time, smile lines and laugh lines begin to form around the lip and mouth regions and eventually become prominent.  Men and women who begin to notice these fine lines around their lips and mouth are the most eligible candidates for this treatment.  Your Skincare Professional will personally assess your situation and will select a filler that is best suited to treat your condition.  This treatment will refine those stubborn etched-in smile lines and laugh lines as well as vertical lip lines located above and around the lips.    Below is a listing of injectable treatment options that specifically target laugh lines.   Juvederm: Juvederm is a collection of hyaluronic acid fillers, which include ...

Given the explosive growth in the Aesthetic Medicine industry, finding a cosmetic injector who is right for you is often a delicate mission.  Unlike an occasional bad haircut or a fumbled mani/pedi, an inexperienced cosmetic injector can cause more trouble for a longer period of time and at a much greater financial cost to you.  Simple research has proven to be the key element in selecting the best cosmetic injector that is right for you. Here are some easy tips to help with your decision process: 1 – Credentials and Education:  Look up your cosmetic injector on the facility website – he/she should have a detailed biography that further elaborates on their qualifications, educational background, and depth of their experience.  All of this is an excellent starting point in making an informed decision.   2 – Before/After Photos:   Look for photographic examples of their work via their facility website, especially for the procedure that you are...

Belotero is a hyaluronic acid filler than helps to smooth stubborn etched-in smile lines, vertical lip lines above and around the lips, and darkness and hollowing under the eyes. It can also be used to reduce scarring. Below are some frequent questions that patients often ask about Belotero:   Is Belotero the Same as Botox? No, it is not.  Belotero acts much differently than Botox. For starters, Botox is a neurotoxin and Belotero is a filler. Belotero fills in areas of the skin and reduces the depth of lines, wrinkles and folds. With Belotero, the skin retains its flexibility with a natural appearance, feel, and mobility. How does Belotero Differ from Other Fillers? Belotero is designed to assimilate into the facial tissue. The process by which Belotero is created renders a soft gel with a cohesive consistency. Once Belotero is injected into the skin, it fills the treatment area and produces a nicely uniform smoothing effect.  How Quickly Can I Expect Results w...

For Acne sufferers, there are many factors to take into consideration as breakouts begins to heal.  In addition to the methods for preventing infection, another major concern is scarring. When a wound heals and the tissue has grown back, the outer dermal layer can appear discolored and have a different texture than the surrounding skin. Hence, we have the acne scar!    Fortunately, we live in an age where there are many options to minimize facial scarring through well-known aesthetic treatments.  Consider these suggestions: 1 – The Plasma Pen:   Designed entirely to repair, reverse, and mitigate the negative effects of aging by using state-of-the-art nitrogen plasma technology. This also works wonders for scar minimization.  By transferring nitrogen plasma energy to the top layer of the skin, and simultaneously heating and disrupting the deep skin layer, we can tighten, lift, resurface, and regenerate any area of skin. This technique is known as “fi...

We currently live in a glorious time where both the Fashion and Music Industries are focusing their attention on the curvaceous derrière leaving many people curious about exploring their options to further enhance and perfect what God gave them.  Whether it’s a case of rocking those “Apple Bottom Jeans” or to become a walking testimony to “Baby Got Back,” the Nonsurgical Butt Lift can be the PERFECT option for many people!   Here’s why… SCULTPRA!  Sculptra is the secret weapon and building block behind this procedure; it offers incredible contouring results without invasive surgery nor anesthesia. It is a safe and relatively easy procedure that can create the exact look and appearance that you desire. Sculptra is injected directly into your target areas to lift, enhance, and redefine your natural curvaceousness.   Here’s a quick checklist of facts to consider for the Nonsurgical Butt Lift procedure: 1. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for t...

"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness" - William Arthur Ward A lifetime of frequent smiles is certainly a good thing and for many reasons.  Smiling is often equated to happiness, compassion, and a "life well lived."  Unfortunately, it can also take a minor toll on our faces.  Over the course of time, smile lines and laugh lines begin to form around the lip and mouth regions and eventually become prominent.  Should this condition ever become a concern, there are several simple filler procedures for the targeted areas that can help you.                             BEFORE                                          AFTER Men or women who begin to notice fine lines around their lips and mouth are the most eligible candidates for this treatment.  Your Skincare Profe...

Fillers are rapidly becoming the gold standard as a solution to treat a variety of concerns.  While the face remains the most common area for filler treatments, there are additional filler treatments that are more suited for other areas of the body, as well.  Given the advancement of science and technology, let's explore several of the more popular filler treatments below.  best filler for cheeks Sculptra:   Sculptra is an amazing cheek filler. Sculptra is an injectable biostimulator that binds to your own collagen producing cells and wakes them up to start producing collagen.  Sculptra rebuilds the inner structure of the skin over time to replenish lost volume. It continues to be a natural choice for many when it comes to smoothing out facial areas. Unlike hyaluronic fillers that provide instant results, Sculptra renders results gradually and works by stimulating the natural production of collagen.  The results from Sculptra often last ov...

Hi Everyone, it's Casey!  Every so often, I like to share a touching moment on my blog that really reminds me just how much I love my job.   The other day, I received the nicest hand written letter in the mail from a patient of mine.  The fact that this person took the time to sit down and write me a letter means so much to me and it warms my heart.  It's so rewarding to work closely with each of my patients and it's a true honor to help each them achieve their desired goals.  The letter below is from a recent Kybella patient and is posted with permission. Dear Casey, Just a quick note to share with you my sincere gratitude for my Kybella treatment.  As you know, I was a little nervous about this and I really didn't know what to expect as this was my very first cosmetic procedure ever.  I was elated to discover that the actual procedure was surprisingly easy and rather pain free.  I experienced only minor discomfort for a few hour...

No doubt, the growing amounts of stress and pressure from the ever-changing societal norms of today are taking their tolls on many individuals.   As an unfortunate result, many common skin conditions that react unfavorably to stress (acne, rosacea, scaring, etc.) often become even more unsightly and frustrating, which naturally leads to further stress and unhappiness for the individual.   A common myth that continues to exist is that acne, rosacea, and mild scarring are all permanent conditions with very few effective treatment options; the good news is that this myth is far from true. With recent enhancements in technology, there are some very encouraging treatment options available for the above. What are acne injectables? The traditional approach to managing acne and rosacea (and scaring) has been via medicines, creams, powders, and scrubbing elements that promise to treat and lighten the affected area and to eventually bring back the original charm and ...

Fine lines and wrinkles have never been a welcoming sight for either men or women. With the passing of time, skin can begin to appear fragile and dull leaving many men and women resorting to various traditional techniques and "old school" methodologies in an effort to recapture a younger and more youthful appearance. Thankfully, in today's world, there are much better options that are available to us.  Injectables are best for an anti-ageing effect... Injectables remain a highly effective and proven option in attaining a fresh and more youthful appearance. Increasing numbers of both men and woman have embraced injectables as their preferred method of cosmetic treatment.  Injectables are safe, easy, effective and have little to no downtime.  Injectables target a specific area which makes them a highly effective overall treatment.  Downtime will be dependent upon the specific procedure as well as the desired outcome by the patient.   In all cases, a highl...