Acne is a terrible condition that affects upwards of 50 million Americans every year and 85% of teens and young adults. Patients will often come to their practitioners looking for ways to not only treat their acne but then treat the scars that are left behind. A lot of times, acne treatment is focused on […]
Can you believe summer is almost over? We sure can’t! The end of summer opens a lot of opportunities for promotions and deals to bring in new or existing clients. People will be looking for all the “Back to School” deals that many places offer, so it’s a great time for you and your practice […]
Lately, we have seen a lot of talk about “Medical Tourism” in the news. Medical tourism refers to people traveling to other countries, most commonly Mexico, for surgeries and treatments because of substantially lower costs. The question is, at what cost? Some people have terrific experiences and others come back with permanent damage. It is […]
Spider veins (also called telangiectasias) are pesky, unsightly veins that form just under the skin and are typically red, blue or purple and look like a spider web. They are most commonly found on the legs and face. While they are harmless and don’t cause discomfort or pain, many people want them treated for cosmetic […]
Has anyone else been sucked in by the collagen craze happening everywhere around us? It seems that everywhere we look, someone is promoting a collagen supplement or a commercial on TV is telling us to take collagen vitamins. So what is the hype around collagen, and what recommendations should you give to your patients regarding […]
The fat pocket under the chin, called submental fat or more commonly the “double chin,” is a problem area for many people. There are 2 non-surgical treatments for this area that are becoming more and more popular: Kybella and Coolsculpting. While both treatments can address a double chin without surgery or anesthesia, there are some […]
We recently discussed the profound effect millennials are having on the aesthetic industry. They are changing the face of injectable treatments and flocking to med spas and plastic surgeons to have the latest treatment. Therefore, it is vital that you target these millennials because not only do they want treatments now, but they will continue […]
There is no doubt that millennials, those young adults born in the 80’s and 90’s, are shaping the world we live in. More specifically, millennials are having a profound impact on the beauty industry with a large thanks to social media and celebrities. We are going to spend time today looking at the different areas […]
Complications are not something we like to talk about, but they are something that needs to be discussed and addressed so that we are able to handle them properly should they occur. Complications happen. They can happen to the most experienced injector and to the beginner injector as well. It is all about how you […]
