Author Archives: Brandie Gostigian

Dermal Filler Removal: How Common Is It?

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Celebrities such as Kylie Jenner have admitted to having their dermal fillers dissolved. The removal process is a simple procedure that reverses the signs of injectable treatments. But how common is dermal filler removal in the first place? Is this something patients should be concerned about before heading into treatment? Don’t worry—there’s nothing to fear…

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Top 3 Things We Wish Our Patients Knew

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The Importance of Sun Avoidance Not only is sun avoidance and protection important for maintaining healthy, youthful skin, it is vital before and after a laser procedure. Lasers target pigment in the skin or in the hair follicles. They are not able to differentiate between pigment of the skin from a tan and pigment from…

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A Year In Review

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2019 brought many exciting changes for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Med Spa of Naples. We continued to grow, welcoming new staff members to our close-knit team. State of the art technology was added to the practice – a device to non-invasively build muscle; minimally invasive treatments to tighten skin of the face and body; the…

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Reasons Why DIY CoolSculpting® Won’t Actually Work

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As CoolSculpting® grows increasingly popular, copycat versions have begun appearing online. Freezing away the fat with a special belt or ice pack might seem like a miracle solution, but these DIY treatments often do more harm than good. The science behind successful CoolSculpting involves more than just cold temperatures. In this blog post, I will…

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Alphaeon NOW AlphaLash

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Same great lash results just with a new name! Formerly known as Alphaeon Beauty Eyelash Serum. AlphaLash is a lightweight lash serum fortified with peptides to help stimulate hair growth, plus biotin to encourage growth and prevent lashes from becoming dry and losing volume. Pumpkin seed extract, rich in fatty acids and essential minerals, helps…

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Welcome Vi Peel®

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Introducing the industry leader of pharmaceutical-grade chemical peels. Chemical peels use a three-step process to remove the outermost skin layer, which can suffer from clogged pores and dry skin. The procedure is a safe, effective way to brighten your complexion. VI Peels reduce the appearance of age spots, sun damage, and melasma; helps diminish acne…

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Top 3 Beauty Treatments for Fall

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The year seems to be speeding by, and the holidays are quickly approaching. Now is the best time to start preparing skin and lashes for the fun events already on the calendar. As we settle back into the routine of fall, these are the top treatments our staff and patients are loving for facial rejuvenation.…

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Facelift vs. Fillers: Which Is Right for You?

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Your face is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Sun exposure and environmental irritants easily damage the thin, delicate skin of your face. If you want to refresh your look and get a healthy, wrinkle-free glow, there are many aesthetic treatments to consider. The facelift and facial fillers are two popular…

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4 Mid-Summer Touch-Up Treatments

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Between daily sun exposure and the gradual erosion of the results of pre-summer treatments, it’s often necessary to need a cosmetic boost in the middle of the summer season. Nonsurgical treatments such as BOTOX® Cosmetic at our Naples and Ft. Myers-area practice require little time in the office but deliver noticeable results, so you can…

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