As we age the muscles around our mouth start to pull down and into our mouth. We also lose skin elasticity and the fat cushioning that are part of youthful, pillow-y lips. What can we do when we are left with a thin version of what we used to have? Filler in the lips… Read More →
We get a lot of patients who say they are interested in cosmetic treatments, but they just don’t know what treatments are right for them or where to start. Having a cosmetic consultation is step #1. Every great accomplishment starts with an action plan. This is why cosmetic consultations are so important. During a cosmetic consult we discuss your… Read More →
Botox, or botulinum toxin, is well known in modern popular culture. However, its rise to fame began almost 200 years ago. In the 1820s, Dr. Justinus Kerner began to study food poisoning. His experiments led to a better understanding of the neurological symptoms of food-borne botulism (trouble swallowing, muscle weakness, and, if left untreated, paralysis… Read More →