Casey Powell PA

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 ...

Like so many people, we become naturally concerned when we begin to notice prominent facial lines knocking upon our doors.  Although these lines may appear to be thin and unnoticeable in the beginning, they will undoubtedly widen and deepen as we age. For this, there is a solution – Juvederm! THE JUVEDERM FAMILY OF FILLERS:  Juvederm is a collection of hyaluronic acid fillers, which include Volbella, Vollure, Voluma, Ultra, and Ultra Plus. Each product is intended to treat different areas of the face.  Hyaluronic Acid, a naturally occurring chemical in the human body, is the key ingredient within Juvederm. As we age, Hyaluronic Acid levels naturally drop in the human body and result in noticeable changes in facial expressions.  Juvederm treatments can restore volume to your face and can reclaim your youthful expression. Each patient is different, but expected results can last anywhere from 6-16 months depending on your lifestyle. Below is a quick breakdown o...

Dermal Fillers fall into a category called, “Hyaluronic Acid Fillers” 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. If you are looking to learn more about the various dermal filler procedures in Santa Monica , I offer to you these frequently asked questions that I have received from many of my clients. 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 Fille...

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...