Have you noticed small purple veins slowly spreading across your thighs or lower legs? If you have been bothered by the appearance of spider veins (which are different than varicose veins), there are plenty of effective treatment options available. Spider veins are tiny branching clusters of dilated blood vessels that can be red, blue or […] Read more

Dermal fillers like Juvederm, Restylane, and Radiesse are all top choices for wrinkle-conscious patients. Dermal fillers work by plumping up depressed areas. In other words, they provide filler underneath moderate to deep lines and wrinkles. This results in a natural-looking—and often, long-lasting—appearance. But there are a few other ways that plastic surgeons are using dermal […] Read more

Since 2002, Botox injections have been helping people across the globe eliminate crow’s feet, frown lines and other signs of aging. One of the earliest proponents of Botox, Sharon Osborne, called it “one of the best things that’s ever been created for cosmetics,” and had her treatment done on live camera in 2003. Joan Rivers devoted […] Read more

Age and gravity can take a serious toll on our facial appearance, as collagen production slows down and we lose volume and fullness that lend a youthful glow. One of the most common complaints among women (and men) is the appearance of wrinkles and deep folds in the skin, especially around the nose and mouth. […] Read more

If you’re interested in subtle, more natural-looking lip augmentation, then Volbella could be right for you. Juvederm Volbella XC was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a lip injectable for adults ages 21 and older. This exciting lip filler has been shown in clinical trials to subtly, yet effectively soften […] Read more

Even when adhering to the cleanest of diets and rigorous strength-training regimens, it’s virtually impossible to avoid the effects of Father Time – and our skin is one of the first places to show signs of aging. As we get older, collagen production slows down considerably, leading to increased skin laxity – or loose, sagging […] Read more

For many of us, holidays are the perfect excuse to pamper ourselves with indulgent spa treatments, shopping sprees and luxury vacations. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not treat yourself to some quick, results-driven cosmetic enhancements? Every woman wants to look and feel her best this special time of year, whether she’s got […] Read more

Can the universal perceptions of beauty be analyzed and crunched into numbers? That’s the question posed by an intriguing article recently published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. The study, “Validation of a Method for Estimation of Facial Age by Plastic Surgeons,” was published by Dr. Denis Souto Valente of the Pontificia Universidade Católica do Rio […] Read more

Botox is an injectable treatment for wrinkles, forehead lines, crow’s feet (fine lines around the eyes) and facial creases. It works by intercepting signals sent to the muscles from the nerves. Once Botox is injected, the muscles can’t contract. As a result, the wrinkles smooth out. Many people are familiar with the name Botox, but here […] Read more

According to recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botox is breaking gender norms as thousands of middle-aged men are tapping into this veritable fountain of youth. In 2014, more than 400,000 U.S. men had “Brotox” injections for forehead wrinkles that can age a man well beyond his actual years. “Male patients who […] Read more