Unbiased answers to aesthetic questions. This is a daily question. Our lips atrophy and the corners of our mouths drop as we age. We want our lush youthful lips back. Yet we don’t want to look like a Hollywood celebrity with massively distorted overfilled lips. What can be done? Three things can be done: Wear …

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Unbiased answers to aesthetics questions   As we age, our hands lose fat and appear veiny and old. They get age spots from sun exposure over the years. Many things can be done to undo the damage. First and foremost: begin to care for your skin. Most people neglect their hands. My favorite for skin …

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Unbiased answers to aesthetics questions Our faces lose volume as we age. Both the bones and the soft tissue become smaller over time. We lose about 1% of our collagen annually from age 20. Fillers are a non surgical method of restoring volume. They are injected into the area of volume loss and last approximately …

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Unbiased answers to aesthetics questions   I’ve often asked the difference between Botox, Dysport and Jeuveau brands of neurotoxin. There are nuances of differences which can make a difference to the individual patient. Dysport is the strongest and offers the least amount of movement after treatment. Botox is second. Jeuveau is a bit more flexible. …

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Sledding near Lake Michigan after injecting at Vintage Salon in Montague. I was recently asked what to do in the winter to relieve dry skin. There is a lot that one can do: firstly use a gentle cleanser, never harsh soaps. Turn the temperature down on water. Keep hydrated by drinking more non-caffeinated beverages. Our …

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Technology changes very rapidly in the field of laser medicine. The improvement makes treatments more effective, quick and safe. Our latest new acquisition is an IPL. IPLs treat pigment problems, like brown spots and red spots. This new one also treats facial blood vessels, like the little ones we get around the nose. Watch for …

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