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How Long Do Lip Fillers Last: Top Brands Compared, Alternatives & FAQs
Lip enhancement is a cosmetic procedure that can help you achieve fuller, more shapely lips. One of the most common types of lip augmentation are lip fillers, which typically use a dermal filler such as hyaluronic acid to temporarily add volume to the lips. A substance found naturally occurring in the human body, hyaluronic acid ... Read more
Mesotherapy Offers Few Benefits – It May Be Time to Consider Alternatives
We all know injectables can do wonders: there’s a reason why Botox’s makers reported a net revenue of around $15 billion in 2018. But some say there’s a new game-changing injectable on the scene that’s about to shake things up. If the idea of injecting toxin into your skin doesn’t appeal to you, then mesotherapy just ... Read more
Under-Eye Fillers for Dark Circles: Efficacy, Photos, Cost, Side Effects
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in the human body. It is commonly used in aesthetic treatments as an injectable dermal filler to temporarily add facial volume and combat signs of aging. Hyaluronic under-eye fillers are injected under the eyes to plump up the area and create a more youthful appearance. What Under-Eye ... Read more
Should You Be Afraid of Ultherapy? Experts Defend This ‘Extreme’ Facial Treatment
Ultherapy has generated quite a bit of buzz over the past few years, but some users are reporting alarming side effects. Ultherapy is a non-invasive skin tightening procedure that uses ultrasound to stimulate collagen production. The procedure, featured on The Dr. Oz Show in 2012, has been advertised as a non-surgical lift for the neck and ... Read more
Microneedling Pinpoints Acne Scars and Other Skin Concerns
We asked two beauty experts to weigh in on the effectiveness of microneedling for the treatment of acne scars. Here’s their advice. Every year, 50 million Americans suffer from acne. For many, the most common skin condition in the country clears up over time. However, others are left with a lasting reminder of the predominantly teen ... Read more
Intracel (RF Microneedling): Before & After, Side Effects, and Cost
While Intracel was only approved by the FDA for use in the United States in 2016, Europeans have been enjoying what’s being billed as a “revolutionary” new skin tightening treatment for over half a decade, and Koreans for even longer. Here’s what you need to know about this increasingly popular device. What is Intracel? Intracel ... Read more
Silhouette’s InstaLift: Before & After, Side Effects, Complications, and Cost
This new procedure — using skin-suspending strings — may soon be as popular as fillers for fixing sagging skin. Just don’t call it “a thread lift.” In this day of technological innovations in cosmetic surgery, one question is on many prospective patients’ lips: why go under the knife if I don’t have to? Many of ... Read more
VI Peel Review: Ingredients, Before and After, Side Effects, and Cost
VI Peels’s combination of ingredients purportedly acts deeper below the surface of the skin than other popular chemical peel brands, leading to more dramatic and long-lasting results. Here’s what you need to know about this popular medical-grade skin treatment. What are VI Peels good for? Much like other chemical peels, VI Peels can be used ... Read more
Belotero: Treatment Areas, What Sets It Apart, Cost, Before & After Photos
Quick Facts About Injection sites Results Cost What Is Belotero? Belotero is an injectable filler that can smooth wrinkles, rejuvenate skin, and correct age-related volume loss. Its main ingredient is hyaluronic acid (HA), a biocompatible compound found naturally in the skin. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Belotero Balance for the correction of moderate-to-severe ... Read more
Radiesse: Treatment Areas, Cost, Effectiveness, and Side Effects
Quick Facts About Injection sites Side effects Results Cost What Is Radiesse? Radiesse is a cosmetic dermal filler that can correct skin wrinkling by replacing lost volume and smoothing out folds. The active ingredient in Radiesse is calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), a biocompatible compound that stimulates the production of your body’s natural collagen. The Food and ... Read more