FAQ

JUVÉDERM® is the smooth gel filler that your doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. It is also used to replenish lost volume in your cheeks that is associated with aging. With just one treatment,…

Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to…

JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gel is generally well tolerated. Most side effects are mild to moderate in nature and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection…

Scars from acne can often seem like a double punishment. First, there were the pimples, and now you’ve got the scars as a reminder. Wonderful, isn’t it? Varieties of Acne Scars It’s important to remember that not all acne is…

DO YOU HAVE DEEP LINES AROUND YOUR MOUTH? A very common part of aging, these deep vertical lines can sometimes appear more prominent than others. If you have these deep vertical lines on your face and are looking to improve…

What is face contouring? Facial contouring is technically a make-up technique, and facial contouring procedures basically have the same goal in mind: to reshape and contour the face, enhancing our natural beauty. Facial contouring can be achieved in a number…

QUESTION: DOES MY ACNE HAVE TO BE CLEARED UP BEFORE DERMAL FILLERS? Depending on the area, yes. Once your acne is under control and not active or inflamed in the treatment zone, we can treat it! You’re probably wondering what…

ACNE SCARS DON’T HAVE TO BE PERMANENT. We all probably have a few scars on our faces or bodies. They’re a part of life! And while scars technically never go away, they can fade enough to be less visible. How…

ARE DERMAL FILLERS AFFECTED BY SUN EXPOSURE? Bad news… they are. In fact, numerous studies have shown that exposure to ultraviolet radiation found in sunlight degrades the hyaluronic acid contained in Juvéderm. If you want your results to last, try…

They say that laughter is the best medicine. That may be true, but it comes at a cost. Years of laughter, smiling, and talking can gradually cause creases to appear around your mouth. These lines and creases run from the…