Have you ever noticed the crinkly horizontal lines that appear on both sides of the bridge of your nose when you smile or scrunch your nose? We like to call these particular wrinkles “bunny lines”! Bunny lines are caused by contraction of underlying muscles and ...
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Even if a time machine existed, it is impossible to reverse ageing and completely skip the teenage years when hormones were out of control. For some of us, acne and the scars they left did a real “number” on our complexion. Make up and products can only do so much to ...
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Intense pulse light, or more commonly known as IPL or photorejuvenation, has revolutionized the skin care industry. Who doesn't want a more even complexion while potentially knocking a few years off your age? IPL therapy uses a single wavelength of light to target just belo...
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Did you know that women spend more than seventy days shaving over the course of a lifetime which is approximately 1,700 hours? On top of that women spend many thousands dollars on razors throughout their lifetime. Both men and women waste much of their time shaving on a daily bas...
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We live in a time where instant gratification is expected from cosmetic treatments especially when it comes to dermal fillers. Sculptra® Aesthetic, however, is a very popular and effective filler that works over the course of time to achieve desired results. Unlike other...
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This is a very popular question in our practice. The answer is that there is little to no difference in the effectiveness of Botox Cosmetic and Dysport. Both are forms of botulinum toxin A which is a derived protein that relaxes targeted muscles to decrease their movement &n...
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It is not uncommon for our patients to inquire about Botox Cosmetic or Dysport for reducing the size of the masseter muscle. So what is the masseter muscle? In simple terms, the masseter muscle is responsible for closing the jaw during actions such as chewing. There are several f...
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Under eye bags are a very common complaint we hear from our patients of various ages. There are a range of treatments that can be entertained to treat the area under the eyes. The degree of aging, wrinkles, puffiness, amount of loose skin, and depth of the tear trough will ...
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Recovery time is an important topic of discussion with our patients who are interested in undergoing the Cortex CO2/Erbium Yag laser treatment. Since Cortex is one of the more ablative lasers that we use for laser skin resurfacing in our Pittsburgh office, we tell our patients to...
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Our patients often come to us looking for a solution or quick fix for sagging brows. With age, the skin begins to droop which can alter our expressions at rest or our expressions in motion. When the skin starts to sag, it can ultimately make us appear as if we are angry, sad, or ...
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We've previously discussed how you can expect to feel after receiving an Ultherapy treatment. Now, let’s dive into when you can anticipate to see a result, and how long that result might last. Typically it takes about 3-6 months for the full effects of Ultherapy...
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Once completing an Ultherapy treatment, you may immediately return to work or your daily activities. Some patients may experience a mild amount of swelling, redness, or discomfort, but it's not enough that it should be disruptive to one’s daily routine. Another bonus? ...
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