Voluma is the newest dermal filler, and it may be the best one yet. Dermal filler injections have literally changed the face of aging since their introduction. They give us the ability to instantly fill lines and add volume to provide a more youthful appearance. While there are a number of exceptional fillers available in the US to fill lines, smooth wrinkles and plump lips, there are limited options to correct the loss of mid face volume that we all experience as we age. Radiesse and fat transfer are the two treatment we use the most for this area, but…

It’s no secret that we live in a very image conscious world. We’re constantly bombarded with advertisements promoting ideals such as “thin is beautiful” and “youth sells anything”. Many people elect to have some sort of surgery to help them improve their physical appearance. For some, they desperately want to remove excess fat from their bodies. Liposuction is the type of surgery that’s performed to accomplish this request. While there are different types of liposuction, one of the most talked about versions today is known as VASER. It might be helpful to understand why VASER liposuction is so popular these…

BOTOX VERSUS DYSPORT When I decided to plunge head on into aesthetic medicine, I promised myself that I would always be on the forefront of new cosmetic technologies. I owe it to my patients and myself that I look into and study all the best products and aesthetic advancements out there. My injectables side of my practice has been steadily growing, (Botox and Fillers) and for the last few months I have been offering Dysport as an option to Botox (it’s pronounced “diss-port,” by the way). You might not have heard the name recently, but it is giving  Botox a…