This patient has to wear glasses for her job, but she was facing a problem–the flatness and shortness of her nasal bridge caused them to constantly slide down. She needed to correct this nuisance, but wanted to avoid rhinoplasty or any other kind of surgery. She wanted to find a simple procedure that would not…
When it comes to summertime, most people focus on toning up their bodies and getting rid of cellulite. Doing exercises and cosmetic treatments to lift saggy skin on the arms, stomach, buttocks and other areas is a standard part of the preparation to get bikini ready. But what about having a youthful face to match…
There are a few common forms of hyaluronic acid that have FDA approval for use as an injectable cosmetic serum. Hyaluronic acid is the main ingredient for temporary treatment of fine lines, wrinkles, and many other cosmetic ailments commonly pertaining to aging skin. It is also widely used for lip augmentation and non-surgical cheek lift.…
Non-surgical nose job is an option for those who are seeking a cosmetic change, but want to avoid the repercussions of an invasive procedure. It’s the second most popular surgery in the U.S., after breast augmentation, but it does not come without its drawbacks. Rhinoplasty can cost anywhere from $4,500 to $15,000, depending on the…
Hyaluronic acid, a natural sugar, is the key ingredient to this seemingly magical compound that works anti-aging wonders. Restylane is made with the powers of bioengineering to restructure hyaluronic acid and combine it with a gel-based medium. And voila! What, in nature, is a lubricating sugar composite found in the joints, tendons, and muscles, becomes…
It has long been considered masculine and/or beautiful to have a strong jaw line and chin. Thus, many people have undergone plastic surgery to receive cosmetic chin implants. While surgical methods of achieving a more ideal jaw line are permanent, they also come with risks, namely: -Infection -Scarring -Migration/shifting of the implant over time As…
As we age, our skin loses elasticity and firmness, turning frown lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, and the like, into permanent etchings in the skin. Weather from smiling or frowning, we begin to notice that these lines are there even when our faces are relaxed. Unfortunately, smile lines are nothing to smile about. While Botox…
Radiesse is an innovative dermal filler that not only reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the skin, but it also adds volume to the skin. The body absorbs the filler after about a year, and then the injections can be repeated, allowing for the reshaping of treated areas to adjust to the changes…
Belotero at FTD: Patient Switches from Years of Botox to Belotero
Belotero is the latest hyaluronic acid dermal filler on the market. And it’s now available at FineTouch Dermatology. Dr. Umar, founder of the clinic based in Redondo Beach, has been treating patients with fillers and other cosmetic injections for more than 10 years. Popular treatments he’s used and reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging…
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