When you are young, your skin is radiant, vibrant, and wrinkle-free. Unfortunately, your skin’s structure becomes weaker as you age, and we all develop fine lines, dry skin, and other issues even if we try to take good care of our skin. Fortunately, you can easily fix these issues with microneedling. At The Aesthetic Clinique […]
How Long Do Fillers in the Face Last?
Is your face starting to take on a haggard, tired look? Perhaps your cheeks are starting to hollow out, or maybe your lips have become thin. If you’re beginning to lose volume in your face, dermal fillers may be a way of restoring a youthful contour, and dermal fillers under the eyes can ease the […]
Lasers versus Radiofrequency Microneedling (RFM) for Acne Scars
Traditionally, lasers were the gold standard for acne scars. Specifically, ablative lasers, CO2 and Erbium, have been advocated over the nonablative lasers such as Fraxel 1550. In 2013, radiofrequency microneedling (RFM) was approved in the US and the dominance of lasers for acne scars has come under scrutiny. While there are indications for both technologies, […]
The 5 Most Popular Instagram Cosmetic Procedures That Don’t Work
Instagram is being used as a marketing tool for all types of industries. Unfortunately, you can’t believe everything you see touted. This is especially true for aesthetic procedures. As with any, make sure you do your research, the before and after pictures are actually comparable and aren’t using lighting “tricks”, and the provider is experienced […]
Find Body Sculpting Options in Santa Rosa Beach
With summer in full swing, you want the best body possible to show off at the beach. All summer clothes reveal a lot of skin. For certain people, they may still be clinging to winter wear in order to hide certain areas of their body. Diet and exercise just don’t seem to work for them. […]
“How I Treat Axillary Hyperhidrosis” Using RF Microneedling (Genius/Infini)
Consent – include pain, tenderness, infection, inadequate improvement, need for further treatments, PIH, scarring, compensatory sweating elsewhere, hair loss Starch-iodine sweat test and mark treatment area. Hair must be shaven. Apply 23%/7% lidocaine/tetracaine topical from Central Ave Pharmacy, Lipothene for at least 1 hour – 1.5 hours. Use 30% lidocaine ointment for darker skin types. […]
Does Radiofrequency, RF Microneedling, or Lasers Affect Hyaluronic Acid Fillers?
While there are number of studies suggesting that lasers and RF do not affect fillers, a recent article by Dr. Weiss opened up the debate again. In his paper he stated that biopsies showed evidence of heating around the filler. It did not evaluated the changes in the filler volume over time. He concluded that […]
What’s More Accurate – Cannulas vs Needles For Dermal Fillers?
There is an ongoing debate among injectors as to what method of injecting fillers is more accurate. The needle pundits state that the needle can inject in any tissue, at any depths. While this is true, is the filler actually placed where they think it is? Cannulas aficionados argument is that cannulas will stay in […]
Why Subcision is Needed When Treating Acne Scars with Lasers or Radiofrequency (RF)
Acne scars are routinely treated with laser and RF or RF microneedling. However, the optimal benefits are probably not achieved unless subcision is performed. Here’s why – Acne scars frequently will have collagen scar fibers extending to the subcutaneous fat, fat pads, or fascial layers. These fibers cause tethering of the dermis, leading to the […]
New Research Suggests that Not All Cannulas are Safe!
Cannulas, specifically, blunt microcannulas, can be used to administer fillers by advanced injectors. They a favorable over needles because they have a blunt round tip and are flexible, leading to the following advantages: Less discomfort – one entry point can serve a large area, thus avoiding multiple dermal penetrations which is more uncomfortable. Less bruising […]
