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The major innovation for aesthetic procedures in recent years is minimally invasive or non-invasive treatments with little or no downtime. The subsiding of bruises and swelling are what necessitates downtime, so anything that can be done to minimize inflammation and bleeding will reduce the amount of time patients need to spend recuperating. For those considering a facial injection procedure, surgery, or other facial treatment, Dr. Hamilton has always recommended a few things to avoid as they...

Artefill was approved by the FDA several years ago as the first long lasting (up to 5 years, possibly permanent) correction of the nasolabial folds. Over the years, Dr. Hamilton has found this to be a great option for those patients looking for a more long term correction than our hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero) provide. Now Artefill has a new name: Bellafill. The company (Suneva Medical) rebranded this product to more realistically represent its value. What has not...

Do you want to make all your wrinkles, scars, facial lines, and uneven pigmentation less noticeable? It’s possible with laser skin resurfacing, also known as the laser peel. This procedure restores the skin, making itsmoother and giving it a more youthful look. Choose certain areas to be resurfaced oraddress the entire face. People Who Consider Laser Resurfacing To get laser resurfacing, you need to be in good physical health. If you have an olive, brown, or black skin tone, there is a slight...

Since its introduction for cosmetic purposes in 1989, Botox has been used to reduce signs of aging in men and women by relaxing many of the muscles that produce wrinkles and fine lines. Outlined below are a few of the benefits that the cosmetic injection has to offer. 1. Smoothing Wrinkles When we smile, squint, or move our faces, the numerous muscles around our eyes and mouth contract and retract. As the years go by, wrinkles, outlines, crow's feet, and frown lines appear from this muscle...

This past weekend, our entire staff attended an educational seminar on the basics of skin care. Focus was on use of the essential product types for optimal skin care listed below: G for Growth factors R for Retinoids A for Anti-oxidants S for Sunscreen S for Specialty products All patients should consider a daily skin care program. How many products and what specific regimen depend on each patient's individual skin, their goals and their time and budget commitment. The most important product...

Electronic cigarettes are generating a lot of press lately — as a lifestyle choice, as an unfortunate fad among teen-agers, and as a supposedly "safe" alternative to tobacco. As president of the Indianapolis Medical Society, I wrote this article about the concern in health circles over the growing use of e-cigarettes and personal vaporizers. As e-smoking, or "vaping," becomes a $1.5 billion yearly business, independent researchers are subjecting these products to extensive testing for toxins....

Reason One: Certain skincare items are formulated to prevent and reverse photodamage and skin aging. These products may contain Retinol that promotes a higher cell turnover, contain SPF ingredients, and use antioxidants to control free radical damage to the skin. While skincare can also effectively combat existing damage, doctors and skincare experts alike suggest a proactive approach to maintaining the health and beauty of the largest organ of the human body – the skin. Suggested In-Office...

Most skincare products contain ingredients that have been packaged in a sterile environment where the containers were vacuum sealed and packaged to avoid tampering prior to use. These measures create safe topical treatments for at-home use, free of harmful bacteria or mold, and free of oxygen that accelerates the expiration of the product. After a consumer opens the container, both the packaging and whatever it contains are exposed to a number of contaminants, including the users own skin...