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Dec 12 2016

Treatments for Marionette Lines

Monday, December 12th, 2016

What are Marionette Lines? Marionette lines, also known as nasolabial folds, are deep lines that run from corners of the nose to corners of the mouth. Some may refer to them as facial parentheses.. Marionette lines appear as a consequence of age. As the skin ages, it loses volume and elasticity due to diminishing reserves of tightening and plumping substances, including collagen, hyaluronic Read More …

Oct 10 2016

Pillow Face: The Danger of Too Much Facial Filler

Monday, October 10th, 2016

Fillers and injectable treatments are an excellent non-surgical method of adding volume and youth back into the face. Dr. Gail Humble has years of experience working with dermal fillers and injectables such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Sculptra and Radiesse. Dr. Humble was one of the doctors who participated in the FDA studies before Sculptura and Radiesse were approved for use. To add to her expertise Read More …

Aug 2 2016

5 Common Mistakes That Make Your Neck Look Older

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2016

When it comes to our anti-aging strategies, most of us take care to protect our faces – but many of us neglect our necks. The result? A refreshed face coupled with a sagging neck. If the neck bands and otherwise shows signs of aging, it can betray the most heroic attempt to combat the effects of time. Worse, the contrast between a well-maintained face and Read More …

Jun 12 2015

Solution to Scarring

Friday, June 12th, 2015

Have you ever had a surgery, fell down and hurt yourself, or cut yourself while chopping vegetables? If you have, then chances are you have some scars on your body as a result of these experiences. Scars are very common and a natural result of our skin’s healing process. To put it simply, scars occur when the layer of skin under the surface suffers from Read More …

May 8 2015

Sculptra vs Voluma: Which is best for you?

Friday, May 8th, 2015

Anti-Aging Treatments One of the top fears of most people is getting old. Aging and a changing appearances is something that no one wants to experience. Although it is impossible to completely avoid aging, there are some steps you can take to help fight it. Sculptra and Juvederm Voluma XC are two common anti-aging treatments on the market today. Both processes are designed to help Read More …

Jan 29 2015

Study Demonstrates Effectiveness of ThermiRF for Treating Skin Laxity Issues

Thursday, January 29th, 2015

I’ve blogged several times before about the new ThermiRF technology, and I am excited to share with you today the results of a study done to prove how effective ThermiRF really is at skin tightening. ThermiRF is an effective, FDA-cleared, non-surgical procedure that uses radiofrequency technology to tighten old collagen and increase the production of new collagen over time. Though many other procedures and devices have Read More …

Dec 19 2014

Thermitight for jowls

Friday, December 19th, 2014

I’ve blogged about specific areas where Thermitight is a excellent treatment option, and one of those areas is the jowls. Not too long ago, a face-lift may have been the recommended procedure for sagging jowls. Now, Thermitight offers a non-surgical option if you’re seeking a corrective procedure for your jowls. I urge you to look further into the Thermitight procedure and see if it’s right for Read More …

Oct 16 2014

Embryonic Stem Cells Restore Vision In Preliminary Test

Thursday, October 16th, 2014

As many of you know, before receiving my medical degree, I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in genetics, and I’ve been writing about stem cells for ever since they’ve come to the forefront of medical science. Although stem cells are a controversial topic (for more information to see a previous post on the subject which includes a video that makes stem cells simple Read More …

Sep 25 2014

ThermiSmooth- a non-invasive option using ThermiRF technology

Thursday, September 25th, 2014

As I mentioned in my previous blog, ThermiTight is a minimally invasive procedure done with a local anesthetic, usually in less than an hour (depending on the area being treated). ThermiSmooth uses the same technology, but is performed using a specially designed hand piece which delivers precise heating to the area being treated. Studies show that collagen under the skin will shrink when heat is Read More …

Sep 11 2014

ThermiRF – An Exciting new Non-Surgical Alternative

Thursday, September 11th, 2014

Recently, I reviewed a report on “Comprehensive Thermoregulation for the Purpose of using a Novel Radio frequency Treatment Device”. Quite a mouthful! In essence, the report supported the use of temperature Controlled Injectable Radio Frequency for body contouring, skin tightening, and wrinkle reduction. This is a new therapy that falls between fillers and plastic surgery. Before I discuss this new therapy, a little bit about Read More …

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