Cosmetic Fillers

HOW LONG DOES BASELIFT™ THE NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT LAST?

Results for a non-surgical BASELIFT™ may last for up to 12 to 24 months and in some cases longer. Dr. Stephen Bracci, creator of the procedure recommends patients return for yearly maintenance visits; however many patients wait longer than that in between treatments. Because the treatment includes the use of firm cosmetic fillers such as Radiesse and Sculptra, the collagen-building benefit of these fillers may also improve the longevity of BASELIFT™ results over time.

DO COOL TEA BAGS REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF UNDER EYE BAGS?

Cool tea bags placed under the eye are a temporary fix for reducing the appearance of under-eye bags. Tea bags do temporarily reduce inflammation in the under-eye area, but do not provide a long term solution since once the teabags are removed the inflammation reappears within an hour or less… How does the application of cool items to the skin reduce inflammation and swelling? Any cool item like ice, frozen vegetables, or a cool tea bag causes vasoconstriction, a reduction of blood flow in the area the cool item is applied. When blood flow is restricted there is less fluid retention and in turn less inflammation and swelling in the area. Are there risks in applying a cool compress or ice to the skin? When cold compresses or ice are applied for too long they can cause frostbite, burning of the skin. The risk of frostbite increases when there is…