Getting Botox in your Twenties

Starting Preventative Botox Botox and Dysport are wonderful treatments that reduce the ability for muscles to move, therefore preventing wrinkles and lines from forming.  Botox and Dysport are great for not just treating wrinkles, but preventing them! I decided to try Dysport when I noticed a small vertical crease between my eyebrows.  When I put … Continue reading Getting Botox in your Twenties

What is the easiest way to create a more youthful face?

What is Juvederm Voluma XC? Juvederm Voluma XC is a thick injectable gel designed for deep injections in the cheek area to increase volume.  Voluma is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area.  Voluma is part of Allergan’s Juvederm family of fillers.  Voluma can add volume, lift, and … Continue reading What is the easiest way to create a more youthful face?

What is the VI Peel?

Why is the VI Peel so effective? The VI Peel is a medical grade skin peel that treats fine lines, discoloration, and skin texture.  The VI Peel is often asked for by name because it creates dramatic results just one week after treatment.  Another reason the VI Peel is so popular is because it is suitable … Continue reading What is the VI Peel?

My Restylane Lip injections

My Experience with Restylane Lip Filler I had Restylane injected into my lips recently.  I had received Restylane, Restylane Silk, and Juvederm before and loved my results.  I hadn’t gotten any injections in over 6 months and I felt my lips losing volume, so it was time to get more.  I had heard lots of … Continue reading My Restylane Lip injections

Did Latisse Change My Eye Color?

How Latisse changed my life Latisse is an FDA approved medication to treat hypotrichosis ‘inadequate’ lashes.  Latisse is a repackaged version Lumigan, a medicated eye drop for treating glaucoma.  While Lumigan worked to treat glaucoma, patients quickly noticed rapid eyelash growth.  In 2009 Allergan used the active ingredient, bimatoprost in clinical studies, and got FDA … Continue reading Did Latisse Change My Eye Color?

Save your hair and nails with Biotin

Biotin is the secret weapon I use to fight damage caused by the environment, haircolor, my hair straightener, blowdryer, brittle nails, and so much more.  We naturally get Biotin from the foods we eat.  Biotin boosts keratin, and supports healthy skin, metabolism, digestion, cells, and nerves.  Taking a daily Biotin supplement is an easy way to … Continue reading Save your hair and nails with Biotin

6 Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid is naturally occurring in the human body, and also synthetically derived.  Hyaluronic Acid has a great reputation in the beauty and health industry, for good reason too.  Hyaluronic Acid, or HA, provides anti-aging and youth preserving properties for the skin, joints, and eyes.  Hyaluronic Acid can be found in serums, creams, supplements, and … Continue reading 6 Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid

Why are dermal fillers better than a facelift?

Injectable dermal fillers are gaining popularity for a good reason!  The Restylane family of fillers (Restylane, Restylane Lyft and Restylane Silk) and the Juvederm family of fillers (Juvederm XC, Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC, Juvederm Voluma XC) are all hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Injectable dermal fillers are an effective anti-aging treatment that can … Continue reading Why are dermal fillers better than a facelift?

Why is Juvederm causing a headache?

During a training session I received a Juvederm Ultra XC treatment from Richard Burgmeier MD of the Perfect Skin Laser center in Scottsdale Arizona. I was eager to get a treatment and wanted either Voluma XC for my cheeks or Juvederm Ultra Plus XC for my lips.  Dr. Burgmeier recommended a Juvederm Ultra XC treatment … Continue reading Why is Juvederm causing a headache?