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If you've been active on social networks or have been following the news over the last few years, odds are you've already heard about Kybella ®. Conferred with the prestigious 2015 Allure Publication "Breakthrough Award," Kybella has been getting quite enough media attention in the aesthetic industry since its launch. So what exactly is Kybella and what does this famous injectable therapy do?  Here are the top 5 must-know facts about treatment  Kybella SantaMonica , that you need to know . Fat elimination treatment Kybella is a fat cutting procedure that works by annihilating the walls of fatty cells where it is injected, leading to the immediate results. Deoxycholic acid Deoxycholic acid exists in our digestive tract and is accountable for breaking down the dietary fats. The main constituent of Kybella is a synthetic version of this enzyme which is created in a  laboratory.  Permanent results With...

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...

Dermal Fillers contain an ingredient called “Hyaluronic Acid” and can help smooth the appearance of a full range of areas on the face and body.  Dermal Fillers are a fast and simple solution for stubborn etched-in smile lines, vertical lip lines, crow’s feet, NSL folds, forehead lines, and can even remedy any darkness and/or hollowing under the eyes.  Dermal Fillers can also be used to reduce the appearance of scarring.  Below is a list of popular questions regarding dermal fillers.  Fillers in Santa Monica Are Dermal Fillers the Same as Botox? No, they are not.  Fillers are in a different class than Botox and behave much differently than Botox. For starters, Botox is a neurotoxin which temporarily paralyzes the muscles in the treatment area.   Dermal Fillers simply fill in areas of the skin and smooths out the treatment area.  Dermal Fillers allow the skin to retain its fee, flexibility, natural appearance, and mobility. Are There Different...

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...