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The Latest Trend “Prejuvenation” – Preventative Rejuvenation
It’s been touted for years by the aesthetic physicians – “Prejuvenation” – starting maintenance treatments in one’s late teens or early twenties. The Kardashians have popularized these minor cosmetic...
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Introducing the Concept of “Age Freezing”
The nonsurgical aesthetic industry has finally hit an important milestone. Using a combination of techniques, cosmetic physicians are now able to halt, and even reverse, the age-related changes which...
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Dermal Filler Providers Must Also Be Proficient With Hyaluronidase
The adoption of dermal fillers for age related volume replacement has contributed to the surge in aesthetic patients. As patients become more savvy, it becomes obvious that filler outcomes are...
View ArticleThe Next Big Thing….Nanofat
Aesthetic physicians are constantly striving to find the best procedure/device to turn back time. This time, it is actually a procedure which has been used for decades, but with some modifications. Fat...
View ArticleUpdate – A Better Way (Than Sculptra) to Enhance Temples is Using Cannulas...
A couple years ago, I wrote a blog that stated deep injections along the periostium using Sculptra were the best way to enhance temples suffering from volume loss. I would like to update everyone to a...
View ArticleProper Sterile Technique is Critical for Optimal Dermal Filler Results
In surgery, sterile technique is “the law”. Any break in sterility places the patient at risk for a potentially life threatening infection. It is the duty for the surgeon(s), scrub tech, and...
View ArticleDeceptive Practices Used in Before and After Photos
“A picture is worth a thousand words”. It’s true, seeing a great before and after speaks volumes for a certain physician’s or practitioner’s abilities. Unfortunately, there are some deceptive practices...
View ArticleAction II Erbium Laser for Resurfacing and Bella V Vaginal Rejuvenation
Lutronic has added a new laser to it’s armamentarium and it is called the Action II. There are several different applications for this laser which include: fractional laser resurfacing, the “Shining”...
View ArticleCannulas Were Approved by the FDA for Restylane Silk….Finally!
On October 12, 2017, Galderma was notified by the FDA that Restylane Silk was approved to be administered using blunt microcannulas. Galderma deserves a huge “high 5” for stepping out of the box in...
View ArticleThe Jawline – Beauty, Differences Between the Sexes, Aging, and Correction...
Nefertiti was recognized for her crisp jawline and smooth neck. Her bust is one of the most famous of the ancient Egyptian sculptures. A razor sharp jawline and well defined ascending ramus (or gonial...
View ArticleHow to Minimize Risks of Vascular Occlusion and Blindness During Filler...
Dermal fillers improve volume loss or enhance facial features. Their use is increasing at rate of 10% or more per year worldwide. Adverse events are usually minor and consist of bruising, swelling,...
View ArticleEmsculpt: A New Treatment Category – Muscle Strengthening with Fat Destruction
It’s been the dream of generations. Hundreds of machines have failed. Now there is Emsculpt. It is now possible to strengthen your abdominal muscles effortlessly and pain free. How about lifting and...
View ArticleThe Unintended Consequences of Gum Chewing: Accelerated Aging of the Lower...
People chew gum to help clean their teeth after eating, freshen their breath, and even try to keep them whiter. What isn’t readily known is the havok gum chewing has on the aesthetics of the lower...
View ArticleSubcision of Acne Scars – Revisiting an Old Technique
Acne scarring is a significant psychologically debilitating disease affecting millions in the US, approximately 1% of the adult population in one study. Treatments for acne scars include: Lasers RF...
View ArticleLaser Hair Removal Just Got A Long Awaited Upgrade – Splendor X
Removing hair using a laser dates back to 1995, when the first laser was FDA approved for this purpose. The LightSheer laser (Diode) was approved in 1997 and has been the most popular laser for hair...
View ArticleThe Genius is Truly a Huge Step Forward for RF Microneedling
The initial studies of radiofrequency microneedling (RFM) were performed by Hantash et al. in 2009. What Hantash was able to demonstrate was that RFM produced a fractionated radiofrequency thermal zone...
View ArticleTop 5 Procedures to Improve Your Jawline in 2019
It appears that 2019 is the “Year of the Jawline”. A strong jawline is interpreted as a characteristic of strength, beauty, virility, and power. In a study of S&P 500 CEO’s, 95% were considered to...
View Article2019 UPDATE: State-of-the-Art Acne Scar Treatments
Acne scarring has significant debilitating effects on one’s overall self-worth and confidence. Millions in the US are affected. There have been improvements in techniques and energy devices in past few...
View ArticleWhy Dysport is Dr. Weiner’s Favorite Neuromodulator/Neurotoxin
The most popular cosmetic procedure in the world is wrinkle reducing injections with neurotoxins or the friendlier term, neuromodulators. The injections work by reducing the activity of the muscles...
View ArticleWhy are Blunt Microcannulas the Obvious Choice for Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Contouring of the face, restoring volume loss, enhancing features such as lip plumping can all be obtained with very little downtime. Just 15...
View ArticleWhat is Myomodulation?
The aging process leads to hyperactivity of the muscles of the face. This movement leads to increased wrinkles and loss of the smooth, youthful appearance of the skin. In the upper face,...
View ArticleDr. Weiner’s New Treatment for the Aging Neck –“Tri-NECK-TA”
The aging phenomenon affects all the areas of the face and body. Sun exposed areas will be most affected due to the collagen destroying effects of UVA and UVB light. Dr. Weiner has developed a...
View ArticleDuration of Neuromodulators – What You Need to Know
There is renewed interest in neuromodulator/neurotoxins because of 2 newcomers to the US aesthetic market. Jeuveau is FDA approved and Revance will be approved early 2020. To differentiate...
View ArticleNew Research Suggests that Not All Cannulas are Safe!
Cannulas, specifically, blunt microcannulas, can be used to administer fillers by advanced injectors. They a favorable over needles because they have a blunt round tip and are flexible, leading to the...
View ArticleWhy Subcision is Needed When Treating Acne Scars with Lasers or...
Acne scars are routinely treated with laser and RF or RF microneedling. However, the optimal benefits are probably not achieved unless subcision is performed. Here’s why – Acne scars frequently will...
View ArticleWhat’s More Accurate – Cannulas vs Needles For Dermal Fillers?
There is an ongoing debate among injectors as to what method of injecting fillers is more accurate. The needle pundits state that the needle can inject in any tissue, at any depths. While this is true,...
View ArticleDoes Radiofrequency, RF Microneedling, or Lasers Affect Hyaluronic Acid Fillers?
While there are number of studies suggesting that lasers and RF do not affect fillers, a recent article by Dr. Weiss opened up the debate again. In his paper he stated that biopsies showed evidence of...
View Article“How I Treat Axillary Hyperhidrosis” Using RF Microneedling (Genius/Infini)
Consent – include pain, tenderness, infection, inadequate improvement, need for further treatments, PIH, scarring, compensatory sweating elsewhere, hair loss Starch-iodine sweat test and mark...
View ArticleThe 5 Most Popular Instagram Cosmetic Procedures That Don’t Work
Instagram is being used as a marketing tool for all types of industries. Unfortunately, you can’t believe everything you see touted. This is especially true for aesthetic procedures. As with any, make...
View ArticleLasers versus Radiofrequency Microneedling (RFM) for Acne Scars
Traditionally, lasers were the gold standard for acne scars. Specifically, ablative lasers, CO2 and Erbium, have been advocated over the nonablative lasers such as Fraxel 1550. In 2013, radiofrequency...
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