Traditional medicine use to think the only function of platelets was to stop the bleeding after an injury. Now, we know that platelets have a much more important role. Platelets are the first responders to any kind of trauma in the body. They aggregate, at the site of injury to form a clot, which plugs…
Liquid Rhinoplasty If you are unhappy with the appearance of your nose but would like to avoid undergoing cosmetic surgery, you may be a candidate for liquid rhinoplasty. Liquid rhinoplasty is a nonsurgical procedure in which dermal fillers are injected into the tissue of your nose to reshape and improve it’s contour. A nonsurgical rhinoplasty…
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Microneedling Gainesville, Florida Save Microneedling in Gainesville, FL For many people, facial scarring, stretch marks, blotchy skin tone or other blemishes decrease self-confidence and cause anxiety. It’s no wonder that so many yearn for a solution. Yet surgery is expensive and often involves an extended healing time, while many less costly treatments aren’t very effective.…
Ever feel embarrassed to raise your arms while wearing a tank top because it looks like a dark cloud has been cast over your armpits? It turns out that suffering from underarm darkening and discoloration is not that uncommon. So what causes underarm darkening? 1) One explanation for underarm darkening is that your skin is…
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the only approved treatment to temporarily improve the appearance of both moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and crow’s feet lines in adults. BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the most extensively studied medical aesthetic treatments and is approved for cosmetic use in 78 countries.* BOTOX® Cosmetic has a record of…
Full, well-defined lips are considered a sign of youth, beauty, and sensuality. Unfortunately, lips lose volume over time as a result of aging. The volume loss is due to the natural degradation of collagen and elastin and a decrease in moisture levels. And the aging process doesn’t end there. Studies have shown that significant skeletal,…
While it may not be possible to turn back the hands of time, you can certainly reverse some of the sun’s damage to your skin and stop the process from progressing into more harmful conditions, such as melanoma. Wrinkles, sunspots, melasma and sagging skin are all symptoms of sun damage. Damage takes place at the…
The proverbial foundation of youth is still being sought after, but the quest is taking on a different form. Non-surgical procedures now outnumber cosmetic surgeries as the preferred option for capturing youthful beauty. But how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s a guide to the most popular injectable dermal fillers to…
What are Age Spots? Age spots, also known as sunspots or solar lentigines typically appear on your face, hands and back as brownish or grey discolorations on your skin. Age spots are caused by sun exposure and normally do not require medical treatment. Many patients, though, seek treatment for cosmetic reasons. People of all ages…