Browsing Category
Non-invasive
200 posts
Xeomin, Your Botox Alternative: Cost, Before & Afters, Side Effects and Results
Botox is the name that probably comes to mind when you think of treating facial wrinkles, but you might be surprised to learn that there are several botulinum toxin alternatives available, one of which is Xeomin. What Is Xeomin? A relative newcomer to the U.S. market, Xeomin is an injectable filler used to treat frown ... Read more
Kybella for Your Double Chin: Cost, Results, Side Effects and Alternatives
What Is Kybella? Kybella is a non-surgical treatment to reduce submental fullness, also known as a double chin. Kybella was approved for use on the chin by the FDA in 2015 and employs a synthetic form of naturally-occuring deoxycholic acid to help absorb fat. How Does Kybella Work? The treatment is tailored to help reduce ... Read more
Obalon: Review, Side Effects, Complications, and Cost
What is Obalon? The procedure itself is quite simple. The patient swallows a large capsule attached to a tiny flexible tube. Folded up inside is a balloon made of thin plastic. The doctor makes sure the balloon is properly in position, and then pumps nitrogen gas through the tube, inflating the balloon to about the ... Read more
Non-Surgical Nose Job: Before and After, Side Effects, Recovery, and Cost
What is a non-surgical nose job? A non-surgical nose job is a procedure that utilizes injectable fillers to change the shape of your nose. It allows you to straighten the bridge of your nose, make it more symmetrical, smooth any imperfections, correct any sharp angles — including a crooked nose — and lift the tip ... Read more
What Is Juvederm? How Long Does It Last? And Other FAQs
How does Juvederm work? Juvederm is a family of dermal fillers used for facial enhancement. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006, this cosmetic treatment involves injecting hyaluronic acid into target areas to add volume to facial tissue. Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the human body, which works in ... Read more
Coolsculpting for Inner Thighs: Benefits, Disadvantages and Alternatives
The inner thighs are a part of the body that are notoriously difficult to contour and shape. While you can practice inner thigh lifts until you’re red in the face, the truth is that inner thigh shape is determined by genetics: where and how your body stores fat is a hereditary factor that is largely ... Read more
Thread Lift: Complications, Before and After, Recovery, and Cost
What is the thread lift? A thread lift is a minimally invasive office procedure in which suture threads like the one used in surgery are inserted under the skin of the face in order to rejuvenate the facial tissues, eliminate sagging, and overall achieve a “younger” look. It is thought of as a less invasive ... Read more
Vbeam Laser: Before and After, Side Effects, Cost, and Aftercare
What is the Vbeam laser? Made by Syneron Candela, a global leader in non-surgical medical devices, Vbeam is a best-selling pulsed-dye laser most often used on the face and bodily extremities. Lighter-skinned patients with vascular blemishes such as red blotches, spider broken blood vessels, rosacea, or red birthmarks are ideal candidates for Vbeam treatments. Its ... Read more
What Is Clear + Brilliant Laser? Is It Right for Me?
What is Clear + Brilliant Laser? Clear + Brilliant is a laser skin care treatment from Valeant Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturers of Thermage and Fraxel. Also known as “Baby Fraxel,” Clear + Brilliant is a non-ablative laser treatment, which means that it’s gentler than Fraxel or Thermage, let alone surgical procedures. It uses a laser to make tiny punctures ... Read more
Volbella: Cost, Before & After, Side Effects and Aftercare
Quick Facts What is Volbella? Volbella is an injectable hyaluronic acid (HA)-based gel dermal filler made with patented Vycross technology used to augment the lips and correct fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Volbella is part of the Allergan family of Juvederm fillers and was FDA approved in May of 2016, making it one ... Read more