Some things, like a Texas summer, last a long time. Other things, like a celebrity marriage, not so much. This is true of dermal fillers. Some last just a few months before the body absorbs them. But one lasts up to two years, which, over in Austin is longer than the lifespan of some tech… Read More »
OK, the past 18 months weren’t exactly a funfest. But it appears that we’re past the worst of this stubborn virus, so let’s get back to a normal holiday social calendar! Yea! That said, before the festivities maybe you want to add a little volume to the party, as in volume boosted by hyaluronic acid… Read More »
It’s easy to focus on issues such as sun damage or wrinkles when we think of facial aging. But the reality is it’s probably more of a problem with volume loss. See for yourself. Find a few pictures of your parents when they were in their 20s and then their 50s. Unless they spent most… Read More »
Despite this darn virus ruining most get togethers in this weirdest of all years, most of us will still get together for Thanksgiving and hopefully some other more low-key events over the holidays. Dr. Lipton wants you to know that your smile lines, or various other lines for that matter, don’t need to be included… Read More »
Dermal fillers are really a simple idea. When injected, they simply return volume to areas that have lost volume and sagged or drooped. These are generally areas starting beneath the eyes, running down through the cheeks, and then including the areas around the mouth and lower nose. To counteract this loss of volume, Dr. Lipton… Read More »
If you’re reading Dr. Lipton’s blog, you’re probably also familiar with other aspects of the aesthetic world. If so, you’ve probably already heard of hyaluronic acid. In fact, these days you hear about hyaluronic acid in all sorts of skin care products. So, what is this stuff? Hyaluronic acid is the basis of “naturally derived”… Read More »
If you’re here reading Dr. Lipton’s blog, you’re probably very familiar with the products and procedures of the aesthetic industry. And if you know about dermal fillers, you’ve also surely heard of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in humans and other animals whose job is to hydrate and plump the skin.… Read More »
If you’re reading Dr. Lipton’s blog, you no doubt follow the aesthetic world, and you’ve surely heard of Botox and maybe Juvederm and Restylane. But you may not know about Radiesse. Radiesse is a long-lasting option for our patients with smile and marionette lines, and other problems resulting from volume loss. How does Radiesse work… Read More »
While wrinkles are a common focus of facial aging, volume loss is probably more evident. If you wonder about this little revelation, take a look at photos of your parents at age 30 and age 60. While you may see some wrinkles, you probably really notice the sunken cheeks, drooping around the mouth, thinning lips,… Read More »
