Botox continues to be the most popular cosmetic treatment in the United States. Botox has been FDA approved, through rigorous studies proving its safety, for many uses beyond cosmetic purposes, such as migraine headaches. At Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery and SkinCare we use Botox to help reduce or eliminate wrinkles in various areas, treat neck bands, … Continue reading How much Botox do I need?
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As we age there are generally 3 areas that come into play with respect to facial aging. There is the aging and “thinning” of our facial skin, which is associated with the loss and disruption of collagen and elastin fibers. Secondly, there is the progression of tissue laxity, sag, and “excess” skin, and lastly there … Continue reading Facial Aging and the Importance of Volume
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Over the years, you may have noticed something different about your eyebrows. You may have thought they were just falling with age. However, a closer look of earlier pictures may reveal that the eyebrows are actually still at the same height! But, looking more closely, you may see that the eyebrow tails have changed; that is, their shape … Continue reading Eyebrows: The Hidden Tail
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I commonly hear from new patients how their Botox treatments from other offices does not last long enough. While it is true that Botox works very well for 3 to 4 months, we often hear theses patients describe how their Botox results did not last longer than 2 or 3 weeks, or the Botox … Continue reading Does Your Botox Provider Properly Store Botox?
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As previously written about in a blog, journal article, and presented during a recent national lecture to aesthetic surgeons, the temples are an aesthetically crucial area to address during facial rejuvenation. The area is commonly overlooked by aesthetic practitioners and patients. Moreover, the hollow temple, when viewed next to the more frequently augmented cheek, can provide a distorted … Continue reading The Forgotten Temples II
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For those looking to bring back youthful contours and revitalize facial features, Sculptra may be the right treatment for you. The unique qualities of Sculptra were producing amazing results in Europe for over a decade before its arrival here in the United States. At first, Sculptra was introduced to correct the facial thinning in those inflicted … Continue reading Stimulating Facial Collagen with Sculptra
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Quite often patients will come to a consultation focused on a particular line, wrinkle, or fold. The assumption and hope is that by improving that particular line, wrinkle or fold a more youthful appearance will be achieved. However, there is often more to consider than just that particular concern. There is no question that simply … Continue reading The Forgotten Temples
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KYBELLA® is an FDA approved treatment specifically designed to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat located below the chin (submental fat), often referred to as the “double chin.” (see before and after results below). KYBELLA® is a liquid that is injected through a very tiny needle into targeted areas underneath the chin. The … Continue reading Kybella? What is it?
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Wrinkles, folds, and creases around the mouth and lips are common concerns of patients who come to my office in Aliso Viejo. Fillers such as JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are excellent treatments for lip lines, while BOTOX® Cosmetic helps smooth wrinkles. Most people begin noticing these lines in their early to mid-40s. Much deeper lines form … Continue reading Erasing Lip Lines and Wrinkles
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Voluma® is the latest and most technologically advanced filler on the market, and is produced by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Voluma® received its FDA approval for reversing the signs of volume loss in the mid-face and cheeks in 2013, and has since become one of the most popular fillers at our Aliso Viejo office … Continue reading Voluma®: the latest solution for facial rejuvenation
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