You’re convinced that your face does not reflect the vitality and energy you have, and a facelift is the best solution to helping you restore a more youthful appearance and boosting your self-confidence. But how do you know which facelift procedure is right for you? There are several types of facelift procedures because every face Continue Reading >>
How to Get Rid of Droopy Brows
Droopy brows are a common concern for our patients seeking to improve the appearance of their eyes at Carolina Facial Plastics. During the aging process we lose collagen, facial fat, and the elastic component of our skin. These factors can cause our eyebrows to droop and increase the redundancy of skin above the eyes.This hooded Continue Reading >>
Simple Guide to Getting the Most Beautiful and Natural Looking Wedding Day Face
Sara, my patient care coordinator at Carolina Facial Plastics in Charlotte, was recently married. Three months prior to her wedding, we came up with an affordable and natural looking plan to get her face looking great for her big day. Sara is in her mid-twenties and is already a beautiful woman, but I came up Continue Reading >>
Botox For Acne and Large Pores
Botox has many uses in medicine both for aesthetic and functional reasons. It has been safely used in medicine for over 20 years. A new hot topic regarding Botox is its possible use to treat acne and large pores. A dermatologist did the first known study to evaluate this question. As a facial plastic surgeon in Continue Reading >>
Prescription and Homeopathic Medications that May Cause Bleeding or Bruising
During non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation in Charlotte, we want to minimize bleeding both during and after the procedure. During a non-surgical procedure like Botox, Dysport, or injectable fillers, (Restylane, Perlane, or Juvéderm) bleeding from the injection may cause a bruise. During surgery, bleeding can make the surgery more difficult and create bruising. At Carolina Continue Reading >>
The First Botox Bar Opens in Beverly Hills
When we were growing up, bars were popular in college to throw back a few drinks, gain liquid courage, and meet new people. That definition of a “bar” might be changing. In the Mecca of plastic surgery, they opened the first “Botox bar” in Beverly Hills. You can get your Botox as a walk-in appointment. While Continue Reading >>
Self-Proclaimed Barbie Called Dreadful and Kicked Off National Television Show for Giving Her Child Botox
The self-proclaimed human Barbie, who has spent over $400,000 on plastic surgery, was on Anderson Cooper, aka “the silverfox,” the other day. They were discussing giving Botox to her 15-year old daughter to prevent her from sweating during her dance classes. Rarely do you see a professional on a national news channel lose his cool Continue Reading >>
The Botox Bandit was Found!
Last week, a woman in a Huntersville, NC medical spa walked out on a $1,500 Botox and salon services bill. While at the register, the woman claimed to have an emergency call from her child and left the salon. She said she would be back shortly, but she never returned. The salon took photos of the woman Continue Reading >>
Grinding Your Teeth May Be Painful and Cause Injury – But There May Be a New Treatment…Botox!
If you can believe it, grinding your teeth, or bruxism, occurs in about 50% of the population. For 80% of sufferers it does not cause a problem but in the other 20% it can cause significant discomfort, including: 1) Morning headaches and neck pain 2) Potentially serious damage to your teeth 3) Jaw pain/soreness 4) Earaches There Continue Reading >>
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