There's a buzz about bellafill! Bellafill is the only dermal filler that stimulates collagen growth long term to help maintain your youthful appearance for up to 5 years. So, How Does it Work? Bellafill’s tiny, polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microspheres are suspended within a base of smooth collagen gel. Once injected, the collagen gel immediately reduces ... read more
With the variety of cosmetic procedures and surgeries available, there is an option out there for whatever you need. However, the word “surgery” can be intimidating. Most cosmetic procedures actually require very little surgery, which is why the term "minimally invasive" procedure is important to understand. What Is Minimally Invasive Surgery? Innovations in surgical tools and techniques ... read more
Have age and gravity taken their toll on your eyes? Want a more youthful appearance, but not sure what the best solution is for wrinkles, bags, or to address that “tired look”? Schedule your blepharoplasty surgery on remaining dates before Thanksgiving 2018 and get ONE area of Botox/Dysport free (up to 20 units or $300 ... read more
Plump Up Your Lips with Restylane Silk® For Only $600 (a savings of $100)* 5 Tips for Sensual Lips: 1. Exfoliate: Get rid of dry dead skin! Make your own exfoliant at home: mix 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp of honey, and 1 tsp of melted coconut oil. 2. Hydrate: Drink plenty of water to hydrate from the inside out and to ... read more
We all like to believe that career and life success is based exclusively on merit; things like talent, drive, education, and marketable skills. But have you ever wondered how much your appearance affects your salary… among other things? The graphic below show what researchers found out. ... read more
Here's the Deal: Get one area of Botox, one syringe of Voluma, and one syringe of Juvederm Ultra Plus for $1,700 including tax (avg. RealSelf cost for a liquid facelift is $2,350). Dr. Mao's Advanced Liquid Mini-Lift Can: Restore a youthful appearance Simulate the result of a surgical mini-facelift Lift and contour facial features Reduce wrinkles ... read more
With the advent of the new FDA approved double chin fat dissolving injection Kybella, there has been much interest garnered in the plastic surgery field regarding this new product. While it is certain that a subset of patients (localized fat directly underneath the chin) will no doubt benefit from this injection, it is hard to argue with ... read more
Facial Fat Grafting Restores Facial Volume As we age, the volume of fat tissue in the face reduces, resulting in skin and soft tissue descent which contributes to wrinkling. This is evident in our temple, cheekbones, corners of the mouth, and chin region, creating a gaunt, sunken, and hollowed-out appearance in the face. In order ... read more
Specializes mainly in aesthetic procedures; doesn’t just dabble in injectables or perform occasional cosmetic surgery. Certification by relevant accredited medical specialty societies, or estabilished professional organizations. Academic affiliation with a teaching hospital and experience as a clinical instructor. Clinic is staffed by experienced healthcare personnel dedicated to aesthetics. Confidence in their before and after results with ... read more
Hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane Silk, Juvederm Ultra) will last 6-9 months. Most will need fill-up by 4-6 months to maintain volume. Avoid icing and post-injection manipulation the first night to prevent excessive swelling. Touch-ups are best peformed 1-2 weeks after injection when all the swelling is gone. Pain is tolerable and numbing cream also helps. ... read more
