Category Archives: Wrinkles

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Our Newest Skin-Tightening Treatment

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You know that feeling when you order something you really want and then the day finally comes when it arrives in the mail? My staff and I recently experienced that. Only this wasn't your everyday delivery, but the arrival of a state-of-the-art skin-tightening system that we were thrilled to add to our growing menu of…

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Plump Up Your Pout With Our Newest Filler, Restylane® Silk for Lips

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Lips communicate sensuality and youth, so it's easy to understand the popularity of treatments that result in plump, contoured lips. That's why I'm so excited about Restylane Silk, which is getting fantastic results at my plastic surgery practice in Naples, Florida. It's the only filler approved by the FDA specifically to make the lips look fuller,…

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5 Tips for Maintaining a Youthful Face

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There are several ways to slow down the aging process. At my plastic surgery practice near Fort Myers, I offer a variety of surgical and non-surgical techniques to help my patients maintain their youthful qualities. Here are my 5 tips for looking your best at any age. Take care of your skin. A good skincare regimen should…

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How to Increase Collagen Production for Younger-Looking Skin

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A protein called collagen is a part of our bones, tendons and skin. It maintains strength and elasticity. Unfortunately, as we age, our collagen begins to break down, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. You can see this in smile lines, the forehead and around the eyes. In fact, by the time you are 80,…

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Non-Invasive Procedures Rocket in 2009

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According to Plastic Surgery Practice, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery recently released its statistics on surgical and non-invasive procedures for 2009.  The survey, which was administered to its member surgeons, shows that the economy has been playing a major role in the growing popularity of non-invasive cosmetic treatments. According to the…

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New UK Registry to Make Cosmetic Injectables Safer

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According to the UK News Reporter, stricter regulations on who can administer cosmetic injectables in Great Britain will be put in to place. The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) has created minimum standards for medical professionals wishing to inject popular cosmetics like Botox and Juvederm. While dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injections carry minimal side…

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Juvéderm® HYDRATE Lives Up To Its Name

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Allergan, the maker of Botox®, recently launched a new dermal filler, Juvéderm® HYDRATE. The latest filler contains both Hyaluronic acid (HA) and the anti-oxidant mannitol. Juvéderm® HYDRATE, which was given a European CE mark in late 2009, is clinically proven to both hydrate and plump skin when injected into the neck, face and décolletage areas.…

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Prospective Botox® Competitor Gets FDA Approval

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Last week, Merz Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA approval of a new challenger to Botox®, Xeomin®.  Xeomin, which contains botulinum toxin type A, was approved for treatment of cervical dystonia (neck spasms) and blepharospasm (eye spasms).  To date, Dysport® has been the only competitor to Botox®, however, Xeomin® may be the new competition. Xeomin® is similar…

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Study Finds That Men Need More Botox® Than Women

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At the 61st Annual American Academy of Dermatology meeting in San Francisco, scientists presented a study showing that men need twice the amount of Botox® than women to achieve similar results. The reason why men need more Botox® is due the greater muscle tone and thickness of male skin. Currently, men make up only 15%…

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Facial Exercises: Help or Hoax?

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It seems that everyday there is a new miracle cure for aging skin. A commonly discussed wrinkle treatment is the use of facial exercises. While numerous websites claim that exercising the muscles around the face will increase muscle tone and reduce wrinkles, the practice is questionable. If simple exercises would reduce wrinkles, why would there…

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