Tag: injectables
Sculptra and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation in Patients on GLP-1 Inhibitors
The rising use of GLP-1 receptor agonists—such as semaglutide and tirzepatide—for weight loss and diabetes management has led to notable facial volume loss in many patients. This effect, often referred to as ‘Ozempic face,” results from the rapid reduction of subcutaneous fat, leading to skin laxity, hollowness, and increased facial aging. To address these concerns, …
Turning Back Time: 10 Ways Injectables Are Like a “Fountain of Youth”
In the ongoing quest to maintain a youthful appearance, there is great promise in injectables. Florida’s Skin Wellness Physicians team of injectors explains that gone are the days when addressing aging skin and facial contours necessitated invasive surgeries and lengthy recoveries. Today, a quick visit to a skilled practitioner can yield the kind of results that …
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What Makes Dysport® a Good Idea?
Is Dysport® worth it? Our Naples-based patients at Skin Wellness Physicians are often curious about whether it’s worth checking out this minimally invasive wrinkle relaxer treatment, as well as how it compares to other botulinum toxin injections for reducing wrinkles. Still, you may be wondering: What exactly is Dysport® and what can it do for …
Who Are the Best Candidates for PRP for Hair Loss?
PRPIf you’re seeking non-surgical techniques to treat a growing bald patch or receding hairline, you might want to consider PRP for hair loss. Our Naples and Marco Island-based Skin Wellness Physicians team knows that hair loss can have a dramatic negative impact on the self-confidence of men and women alike—while platelet-rich plasma treatments can have a similar …
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How Can the Lifespan of Fillers Be Extended?
“Is there a way to make fillers last longer?” Our Naples– and Marco Island-based team at Skin Wellness Physicians hears this question from patients who choose injectable facial fillers to reduce wrinkles or enhance their facial contours. The short answer is yes! Millions of minimally invasive procedures are performed each year, with fillers—as well as …
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3 Things Everyone Should Know Before Lip Injections
Hyaluronic acid-based fillers are a popular way to minimize facial wrinkles by injecting soft gel below the skin’s surface to add long-lasting lift and fullness to key areas. Facial fillers do more than just reduce wrinkles; they can also shape midface contours and be used to plump the lips. With that in mind, if you’re …
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How Can You Address or Prevent Sleep Wrinkles?
Getting enough quality sleep is important for your skin. Studies show that while we’re sleeping, blood flow increases in our skin, and specialized cells rebuild collagen while also repairing damage from sun exposure. Although aging is a major cause of skin damage, our day-to-day habits also contribute to the development of wrinkles. One of the …
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What Are the Benefits of Kybella®?
A double chin might just be a little pocket of extra fat directly below the chin area, but it can still be a frustrating condition to have. Although excess weight can cause fullness around the face, genetics and aging can also make you predisposed to having more fat that “settles” below the chin. Bad posture …
What Is With Lips These Days?
It appears that lips are in. Pop culture has been throwing lip augmentation our way for years now, but over the last two years, it seems that a tipping point has been reached. Celebrities are showing off luscious, full, juicy lips that are impacting people of all ages’ tastes. Patients that before two years ago …
3 Ways to Add Volume to Your Skin
It goes without saying that plump skin looks healthier and more vibrant and youthful. The middle layer of the skin, which is called the dermis, contains fibrous proteins called collagen and elastin, and this layer is responsible for 90 percent of your skin’s thickness. Once our skin loses volume, the result is a thin, wrinkled …
