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Sculpsure is state of the art in body contouring using laser energy to melt fat cells. The treatment consists of applying frames just larger than the size of a credit card to the area that is being treated. gradually, the frame heats the fat tissue below the skin layer. The...

In the past, surgeons would cut through the skin and deeper structures in order to physically pull these tissues “up”. Many of us have seen actors and actresses with post-procedure results resembling a bit of a “plastic appearance” much as if they had had saran wrap wrapped around their faces...

SCULPTRA (poly-l-lactic acid) was FDA indicated for facial aesthetics in 2009. SCULPTRA is a product that is injected into facial areas including cheeks, temples, jaw line, and nasolabial folds (the vertical lines above, around, and just below mouth). HOW DOES SCULPTRA WORK? The actual medicine gradually clears from your body. However, the...

Non-surgical fat destruction in the past has consisted of a technology that cooled, thereby destroyed fat cells.  Disadvantages of this technology include uneven contouring (i.e. lumpiness). HOW DOES SCULPSURE WORK? A newer technology is the use of a hi-tech laser (SCULPSURE) that penetrates the surface of your skin and targets...

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FILLERS AND LIFTERS? Dermal fillers and midface lifters are injectable products that are composed of a naturally occurring substance the body produces, hyaluronic acid (HA).  While fillers are injected just under the skin, lifters are injected deeper, adjacent to bone. WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR? Fillers are perfect...

Kybella is a clear fluid that is indicated for injection into upper neck to treat excessive fat (double chin) for permanent results.  Kybella  is clinically proven and FDA indicated to permanently destroy fat cells.   HOW IS KYBELLA USED? Kybella is administered as multiple injections into the affected area (below chin) just...