Published on April 2023
Botox for the Boomer
In last month’s article, we discussed the anatomy of facial aging. Today, we will explore one of the many solutions available to help reverse and/ or prevent signs of aging. Join me as I discuss the nuances of perhaps the most popular anti-aging procedure available today, botulinum toxin, or more commonly referred to as “Botox.”
What exactly is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as “Botox” or “toxin” for short, represents a powerful neuromodulator derived from a toxin purified from a bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. To clarify, one should know there exists several tradenames […]
Published on December 2021
All Smiles: Rejuvenating the Perioral Region
As mask mandates loosen and ZOOM calls become more commonplace, more attention is being placed on the area that lies beneath the mask-the smile. So too the Holiday Season has officially begun, meaning that more close interactions with family, friends, and loved ones will be had. That said, this month’s article will focus on how to reverse the signs of aging around the mouth using a variety of non-surgical and surgical modalities befitting any budget or aesthetic. As theys ay, “nothing you wear is more important than your smile.”
Lines and […]
Published on June 2021
Is Beauty Only Skin-Deep? Yes, with Dermal MicroInfusion.
There may be some truth to the age-old adage, “Beauty is only skin-deep,” that is at least when it comes to Dermal Microinfusion (DMI), a revolutionary new procedure that restores aged, damaged skin. Imagine if you could combine the rejuvenating benefits of traditional microneedling with infusions of reparative growth factors, antioxidants/vitamins, hydrating dermal fillers, and Botox® with none of the downtime associated with traditional microneedling and still achieve similar or superior results? Interested now? Continue reading to learn more about DMI and how it can help you obtain […]
Published on April 2021
PRF: The New “Gold-Standard” for Hair Restoration
You may recall from my January BOOM! article- Hair Restoration: What are my Options? –that we discussed the wonderful benefits of Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for restoring a more youthful look to the hair. This month, I’d like to revisit the topic of non-surgical hair restoration and introduce you to Platelet-rich Fibrin (PRF), the second generation of PRP which many consider the new “gold-standard” for non- surgical hair restoration.
How are PRP and PRF Similar?
Both PRP and PRF rely on a blood draw and subsequent centrifugation (spinning) to separate the stem […]
Published on January 2021
Hair Restoration: What are My Options?
In December’s article, “The Anatomy of Facial Aging,” we discussed the ins and outs of the facial aging process. This month, I would like to discuss the nuances of Hair Loss and the available treatment options.
Hair Loss Affects Men & Women
Let’s face it, hair loss represents a distressing issue that plenty of us are going to experience at some point in our lives. In fact, hair loss affects a large portion of the population,
including up to 85% of males and 40% of females, and its incidence increases with age for […]
