One of the most important concepts in understanding facial aging is the idea of deflation. As we age, unlike in the rest of our bodies, the face loses its fullness/volume. This exposes the underlying bone, allows the skin to sag, and contributes to an aged appearance. Facial volume is often overlooked when thinking about rejuvenating [...]
Every day patients come to my office desiring to look younger. There are so many amazing procedures, non-invasive and surgical that can be performed to make you look younger in the most natural appearing way. However, I want to dedicate this blog to a very important product that everyone in South Florida should be using [...]
There is a new kid on the block. In the next couple of months, the FDA is likely going to approve Reloxin for a cosmetic indication to treat wrinkles. Botox received its cosmetic indication by the FDA in 2002. For the past 7 year Botox has enjoyed a competition free environment. In this same time [...]
Last month Allergan, the makers of Botox and Juvederm, received cosmetic approval for a topical therapy that enhances eyelash growth. The medication is called Bimatoprost (the trade name will be Latisse). Bimatoprost has been used by ophthalmologists since 2001 for the treatment of glaucoma. It is a class of medication called a prostaglandin which is present throughout [...]