by admin | Oct 19, 2015 | Skincare Spotlight
On October 1, 2015, Allergan, the leader in medical aesthetics achieved yet another milestone. Juvéderm Ultra, a consumer favorite was FDA approved for injection of the lip and vertical lip lines.
Juvéderm has been a long standing favorite amongst medical cosmetic practices for it’s exceptionally smooth texture, making it ideal for the lips. Juvederm is made up of a modified form of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. The role of HA in the skin is to deliver nutrients and help the skin retain its natural moisture and softness.
However, until now, using it for the lips was considered “off label”. So what does “off label” mean? To put it simply, it’s when a product is used in a way the FDA has not approved or does not have instructions for use on the product label. About 1 in 5 prescription products are used off label, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unsafe, it’s just not condoned by the FDA.
Juvéderm Ultra is commonly used in the lip to create a fuller appearance. Lip augmentation when done correctly looks very natural. We often use Juvederm to restore a lip volume back to that of younger years, to achieve the right proportion between top and bottom lips, or to get a pouty bottom lip appearance. In the FDA clinical trials, 78% of subjects reported an improvement in their overall satisfaction with the look and feel of their lips at one year after treatment.
The other approved FDA indication now for Juvéderm Ultra is vertical lip lines – those annoying vertical wrinkles around the mouth are mechanically etched into our faces every day, whenever we talk, laugh, or eat AND seem to appear overnight. Now patients can achieve the natural-looking results they have come to know and expect with Juvederm Ultra in their lips.
If you’re interested in learning more, our consultations are complimentary!
by admin | Oct 19, 2015 | Skincare Spotlight
On October 1, 2015, Allergan, the leader in medical aesthetics achieved yet another milestone. Juvéderm Ultra, a consumer favorite was FDA approved for injection of the lip and vertical lip lines.
Juvéderm has been a long standing favorite amongst medical cosmetic practices for it’s exceptionally smooth texture, making it ideal for the lips. Juvederm is made up of a modified form of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. The role of HA in the skin is to deliver nutrients and help the skin retain its natural moisture and softness.
However, until now, using it for the lips was considered “off label”. So what does “off label” mean? To put it simply, it’s when a product is used in a way the FDA has not approved or does not have instructions for use on the product label. About 1 in 5 prescription products are used off label, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unsafe, it’s just not condoned by the FDA.
Juvéderm Ultra is commonly used in the lip to create a fuller appearance. Lip augmentation when done correctly looks very natural. We often use Juvederm to restore a lip volume back to that of younger years, to achieve the right proportion between top and bottom lips, or to get a pouty bottom lip appearance. In the FDA clinical trials, 78% of subjects reported an improvement in their overall satisfaction with the look and feel of their lips at one year after treatment.
The other approved FDA indication now for Juvéderm Ultra is vertical lip lines – those annoying vertical wrinkles around the mouth are mechanically etched into our faces every day, whenever we talk, laugh, or eat AND seem to appear overnight. Now patients can achieve the natural-looking results they have come to know and expect with Juvederm Ultra in their lips.
If you’re interested in learning more, our consultations are complimentary!
by admin | Oct 15, 2015 | Skincare Spotlight
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month,
Galderma is donating $25 to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.® for every new member that is enrolled in the ASPIRE Galderma Rewards Program during October.
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by admin | Oct 15, 2015 | Skincare Spotlight
This Buy 1, Get 1 offer is just too good to pass up…
To take advantage of this BOGO Latisse offer, contact our office at (952)922-2345 or stop by. No prescription necessary. Offer ends July 31, 2015 or while supplies last.
Latisse solution is a treatment used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. For more information about Latisse check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Brilliant Distinctions Rewards Program allows you to earn points for your eligible Botox, Juvederm and Latisse purchases. Your points are redeemable for savings on future Botox and Juvederm treatments as well as the purchase of Latisse for longer, thicker lashes.
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by admin | Sep 29, 2015 | Skincare Spotlight
The telltale signs of aging not only includes wrinkles on your face, gray hair, aches and pains, depleting hormones, a foggy memory, etc…but also older looking hands.
As we are trying to age gracefully, the hands are often a give-away of our true age.
Often hands tell signs of aging by skin that doesn’t bounce back when pinched, uneven skin tone and spots, and bony prominence.
Here are 5 tips that can help maintain and revive younger looking hands.
#1 Start Early
Your hands are the first part of your body to show signs of aging as they are always exposed to the environment. It’s never too early to start prevention and to protect and nourish them. Most people don’t recognize the signs of aging such as sun spots on their hands until they appear in the mid 30’s or 40’s. Start early to prevent these signs!
#2 Sun protection is the #1 way to prevent damage and is the most important.
By using a broad-spectrum sunscreen you’ll cover UVA rays and prevent aging signs like brown spots and collagen breakdown. Eclipse spf 50 is a great water resistant choice.
#3 Keep your hands hydrated
Keeping your hands well moisturized, particularly overnight (when you are not washing or exposing them). This will help keep the skin on your hands looking healthy and glowing. If you’re prone to hand dermatitis (redness, peeling, cracking skin), try to minimize prolonged contact with water, frequent hand washing and hand sanitizer gels. SHEALD Recovery Balm by iS Clinical is amazing for peeling, cracking skin. It is a moisture-rich formula that dramatically replenishes hydration to dry, sensitive or compromised skin.
#4 Use the right products to repair
There are many products out there to help even skin tone and to increase collagen and elasticity in your skin. Often times, we recommend to our patients to use their medical grade skincare they are already using for their face on their hands too. Products such as Revisions Vitamin C lotion and iS Clinical’s White Lightening Complex are great choices and are effective to lighten and brighten the skin on the hands as well as plump thin skin with hyaluronic acid. To be the most effective, products should be applied to be on the skin for several hours without hand washing.
#5 Explore options for cosmetic procedures
Volume loss in the hands is troublesome for many patients as prominent veins and ligaments are more visible. This can be easily replenished with injectable fillers such as Radiesse or Bellafill, which replace lost subcutaneous fat. Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments can also be used to stimulate collagen (thickening skin) and to remove brown/sun spots.
A quick consultation is important to determine which products or procedures might be best for you and your lifestyle.
by admin | Sep 18, 2015 | Skincare Spotlight
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