The term delayed (or late) onset nodules (DONs) isn’t a diagnosis as much as simply a descriptive term for nodules or areas of induration which occur at least two weeks after a dermal filler treatment. These nodules can occur with the use of any type of dermal...
When new patients present to our practice, their most frequent question when it comes to full-facial rejuvenation and anti-aging is, “Where do I begin?” There are so many changes in one’s body as we age, and the different aspects of aging make the process of...
Lip augmentation, lip enhancement, and lip filler are all terms used to describe a medical cosmetic procedure to give you fuller, plumper lips. There are many types of lip fillers available to inject into the lips. The most common, and safest, are hyaluronic acid...
Dermal fillers made their debut in the 1970’s when animal collagen began being used for cosmetic injections and implants. In 2006, a new family of synthetic fillers was introduced when Restylane became the first FDA approved hyaluronic acid filler. These hyaluronic...
Video by Michela Lupattelli Facial aging refers to the process of how our face changes with age. There are several factors that play a role in this process, including natural aging, genetics, facial movements, sun exposure, and lifestyle. While a gracefully aging...
Many of the facial manifestations of aging are due to the combined effects of progressive bone resorption, decreased tissue elasticity, and redistribution of subcutaneous tissue due to gravity. The most common problem we encounter in patients is volume loss in the...
