Why Are Chin Augmentation Procedures More Popular Than Ever?

Earlier this year the American Society for Plastic Surgery reported that the fastest growing cosmetic procedure of 2011 was chin augmentation. 20,680 chin augmentation surgeries were performed last year. This is a 71% increase from the year prior. Due to this report, media sites such as Los Angeles Times , ABC News and Huffington Post drew attention

Possible Lip Augmentation in Celebrity, Gwen Stefani

Gwen Stefani is a Los Angeles celebrity who is also considered to be a style icon. She is always seen looking quite immaculate.  And it is unlikely for her appearance to be criticized in any way. After her appearance at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards, doctors on Make Me Heal are speculating that she may

Filling Crows Feet Wrinkles With Belotero

Belotero- A New Treatment For Fine Lines

Belotero is a new soft tissue filler that was approved by the FDA in November 2011. However, it has been used successfully in Europe since 2005. Because it is made of hyaluronic acid, it is very similar to Juvederm and Restylane. However it’s chemical structure has been refined through bioengineering. Other dermal fillers need to

Does Laser Tattoo Removal Hurt?

  Statistics show that about 10% of people in the United States have tattoos. Of this percentage, half of them want to get rid of their ink. Also, with the economic downturn, more people are investing in laser tattoo removal procedures to help with getting a job. The desire to remove unwanted tattoos is quite strong

Are Botox Parties A Safe Alternative To A Botox Clinic?

The popularity of Botox parties has increased in recent years due to the economy. Statistics show that people continue to prioritize their appearance despite the recession. So it is very appealing when a popular injection like Botox is available for free or at a reduced cost. However these gatherings are not an ideal substitute for

Conquering Acne Scars|Patient's Before and After Images

The Results of Celebrity Endorsed Acne Products

Acne treatment products are often endorsed by celebrities. But are their results and experiences relevant for your needs? Katy Perry’s Acne Results with Proactive Although Katy Perry is always seen with clear, flawless looking skin, she has battled with acne and now promotes Proactiv. Her story is obviously very compelling to young fans who are

The Dangers of Spray Tans

Most people are now aware of the damage to the skin that UV rays can cause. Excessive and ongoing exposure can make individuals look older prematurely by damaging collagen in the skin. On a more serious level, UV radiation can also contribute to cancer. However, having a bronze glow is considered to be attractive. So

Belotero|FAQ|Los Angeles

An Introduction to Belotero For Los Angeles Patients

Belotero is dermal filler used in Europe since 2006. Last year, in 2011 it was approved by the FDA. Belotero is made of hyaluronic acid, like Juvederm and Restylane. However due to the way it is produced, Belotero has unique structural properties that allow it to perform differently from older forms of HA fillers. Physicians

Los Angeles Celebrity Jennifer Aniston May Be Using Radiesse

Jennifer Aniston is considered to be one of Hollywood’s best looking stars. In fact, in 2011 at age 42, she was named Hottest Woman of All Time by Men’s Health, beating out other famous beauties like Marilyn Monroe and even Angelina Jolie. Jennifer Aniston and Botox Usually when celebrities look younger than their actual age,

Non-Surgical Nose Job| Radiesse Dermal Filler

Radiesse As A Nonsurgical Way to Reshape the Nose, Cheeks and Chin

Research suggests that we are wired to perceive a universal consensus on what faces are considered to be beautiful. At the University of Exeter , newborns (as young as a few hours old to 2 days) were shown attractive and non attractive faces. The babies spent about 80% of the time looking at the attractive