Appearing over filled is an unfortunate and embarrassing beauty dilemma that many of us have seen with injectables and facial fillers, but it doesn’t have to happen to you! Receiving facial injections and fillers quickly and safely rejuvenates your skin to make you look and feel years younger. It is a safe and proven procedure, Continue Reading >>
Is it Safe to Have a Chin Implant with Filler Already Injected into the Chin?
Many patients often ask me if it is safe to have a chin implant implanted when there is currently filler in the chin area. As a facial plastic surgeon in Charlotte, it is safe to have a chin implant with filler in your chin. My one concern is that it might be difficult to choose 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 >>
Uses for Facial Fillers Continue to Expand
Facial fillers, such as Perlane, Restylane, or Juvéderm have many uses to improve facial aesthetics. The standard uses that are commonly used are: – Filling in the tear trough (eye bags) – Improving smile lines – Helping to define the cheekbones – Creating a stronger chin In addition, there is one tell-tale sign of aging Continue Reading >>
The Locations of Fat in the Face and How I Use This Information with Facial Fillers
Why is knowledge of anatomy important when injecting facial fillers in Charlotte? All surgeons must master the human anatomy before they can operate. In facial plastic surgery, the difference of a few millimeters can be the difference between good and great results. There are many options for facial fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvéderm, Sculptra) in Charlotte. As a Continue Reading >>