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If you are considering having your lips enhanced, you have several options. But what is the best therapy for lip enhancement/augmentation? Whether it’s fuller lips or a more defined lip line, when you want your lips to look natural and feel more natural, you need to find the best possible solution. “Successful lip enhancement requires finding the right product in order to Continue reading
One concern that many patients have when considering dermal fillers to correct wrinkles and volume loss is, how long will the results last? And, what happens to my skin after filler goes away? Overwhelmingly, the question is, will my wrinkles be worse? “The short answer is no,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert in Austin, Texas. Continue reading
“Facial rejuvenation often involves combining treatments like Botox and Juvederm, to relax wrinkles and restore volume to the skin, with chemical peels or laser for skin resurfacing,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, cosmetic dermatologist and skin care expert in Austin, Texas. The thought of combining both dermal filler and laser treatment to help improve the look of skin is a common Continue reading
“Darkness, puffiness, and hollowness under the eyes are a common concern with many of my patients” reports Emily Johnston, certified Physician Assistant at Sanova Dermatology in Austin, Texas. “There can be an number of contributing factors. Genetics, allergies, fatigue, not to mention aging!” According to Emily, there a few techniques that can be done to improve the appearance under the Continue reading
Cosmetic procedures are designed to make us feel better about ourselves. But what happens if you have an undesirable outcome? In dermatology and cosmetic practices, hyaluronidases are injectable medications used to correct the misapplication of dermal fillers containing hyaluronic acid. They are a naturally occurring enzyme found in the body and are commonly referred to as reversal agents of dermal Continue reading
Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that causes the breakdown of hyaluronic acid. In the medical arena, it is used to increase absorption of fluids or medicines injected into your skin. However, in the past years, hyaluronidase has found a place in cosmetic medicine. “In a sense, some patients consider hyaluronidase as an antidote,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist. “Specifically in Continue reading
Dermal fillers can be extremely effective in restoring volume lost from the face over time. It can also be useful for plumping the lips, minimizing under eye hollows, smile lines and nasolabial folds. There are those who might be hesitant to go through with this cosmetic procedure due to the potential for side effects including swelling or bruising. “My patients work Continue reading
The chin is one of the most distinguished features on the face. Some smooth, some pointy, the chin centers and balances the face and plays an important role in aesthetics and physical attraction. “For a simple bony prominence, the chin gets a lot of attention,” says Dr. Miriam Hanson, board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic expert in Austin, Texas. “Especially if there Continue reading
What is a “rhytid” you ask? Well you would know them by their less formal title… wrinkles! Believe it or not, not all wrinkles are created equal. With the various classifications and names of wrinkles out there, there are also an assortment of treatment options for each type. What is a Dynamic Rhytid? “Dynamic rhytides are fine lines that arise Continue reading
“Belotero is a specialized type of dermal filler,” states Dr. Miriam Hanson, a board-certified Cosmetic Dermatologist in Austin, Texas. Belotero has been specifically designed to help rid the skin of very fine lines. “By strategically using the Belotero, you are able to plump up those lines that are too fine for the more robust fillers, like Juvederm, Restylane or Radiesse.” This Continue reading