Hyaluronic acid based dermal fillers are a safe and effective treatment option for preventing and reversing the visible signs and symptoms of aging. They are the second most common nonsurgical procedure performed, increasing in popularity, and have several types from which to choose from. These dermal fillers can be used to soften folds and lines around the mouth, plump up thin lips, add volume to hallowed cheeks and correct unwanted contour deformities- all being done in the office with minimal downtime. Most importantly, they have been proven safe when administered by a trained medical professional.
The incidence of complications with hyaluronic […]
You’ve hustled and bustled through this holiday season taking care of everyone else. Now, it’s time to take a moment and take care of you. Skip the routine facial and treat yourself to the luxurious HydraFacial. While maximizing skin’s firmness, this treatment minimizes signs of aging and sun damage, like wrinkles, nagging fine lines, discoloration, brown spots, as well as acne, oil and pore size, dehydration and uneven skin texture.
Consistently safe and effective, HydraFacials are performed on most skin types, including very sensitive complexions and the treatment is highly customizable – just for you.
Here’s how this patented technology works: It’s […]
As we embrace the month of love, we’re literally faced with hugs, hearts, and lipstick kisses. With all this emphasis on eye-catching lips, if your pucker isn’t exactly what you envisioned, why not explore lip and perioral (around your mouth) enhancement?
Did you know your skin loses collagen as you age? The skin on your lips is no different. The loss of collagen, a key structural protein that provides firmness to your body tissues, affects the appearance, fullness, and shape of your mouth. If you’ve smoked or have been exposed to lots of sun, you’re even more likely to suffer negative […]
Now that we see the sun less and daytime hours are shorter, we possess a great window of opportunity to reclaim our youthful looking appearance through laser skin resurfacing. Laser resurfacing is a proven and safe way to dramatically improve your skin’s appearance by reducing wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, uneven pigmentation, red moles, scars, and other blemishes as well as tighten skin and balance tone.
Because laser-treated skin is extra sensitive to sun exposure, fall or winter months are perfect times to schedule the treatment when daytime hours are shorter.
Laser skin resurfacing, also known as a laser peel, can be […]
When patients come in for a consultation for facial rejuvenation, one of their top concerns is that they want the results to look natural. This is especially important with the lips. Many patients have seen stars or media personalities who have taken their lip injections to the extreme, and this is what most patients think about when they consider a lip enhancement.
The reality at Hamilton Facial Plastic Surgery, however, is vastly different from what people see in Hollywood. Most of Dr. Hamilton’s patients want a very subtle enhancement that looks natural. Creating an aesthetically pleasing, slightly fuller lip is possible […]
While we are still looking for a credible non-surgical alternative to a facelift, there have been several technical advances in the past 5 years that have improved your options. That being said, most patients will need to consider undergoing more than one kind of treatment to get results anywhere near comparable to a facelift. Below we have listed some of the most popular and effective non-surgical facelift alternatives.
RF Microneedling
Fractional radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is a cutting-edge skin rejuvenation technique that we have previously discussed in our blogs. It involves combining tiny needles (microneedles) with RF energy to tighten and add volume […]
Lip lines are one of the most common complaints from women of all ages. These lines, also called “smoker’s lines”, occur even on those who do not smoke (though it does exacerbate the problem). Sun exposure is the primary cause of aging (photoaging). Pursing the lips and drinking through a straw can also cause these age defying lines.
When you look in the mirror, if the lines above your upper lip are what you see first, and it “bothers” you, there are a few treatments that can minimize the appearance of these lines.
Neuromodulators
Botulism toxins (neuromodulators) such as Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® […]
Some patients complain about dark circles under their eyes, making them look tired. Another typical complaint is lower eyelid bags. Patients with deep tear trough deformities might feel they look older than their actual age. This is often due to the hollowed region just below the eye known as the tear trough, or nasojugal groove. This area extends from the inner corner of the eye, following a semicircular arc to the palpebromalar groove. Tear trough deformities can be a result of genetics or a true sign of aging. As we age, our fat pads fall or shift downward, creating a […]
As stated many times before, as we age we lose volume in our skin and face; this includes the lips as well. Each birthday you may notice less than full lips, lip lines and a lack of definition. Research and the mirror tell us that lips lose volume and even the amount of “red” showing. This is the degradation of collagen and elastin and a decrease in moisture levels. Other factors can affect the appearance of the lips are excessive sun exposure, genetics and smoking.
Fillers to Fight Lip Aging
Fillers can help to temporarily correct the signs of aging and produce […]
You may look in the mirror and want to change the look of your lower face, maybe you have thought about adding filler to that area? The truth of the matter lies above. As we age we lose volume in our face, collagen and elastin. These are important elements that give our skin its youthful appearance of fullness, hydration and a tighter glow.
Research states that we lose 1 tsp. of fat per year after the age of 30 in our face. If you are 60 years old, the math states you have theoretically lost 30 tsp or 6 tbsp. of […]
