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The 90/10 Rule of Cosmetic Injections: What you need to know

This is a very exciting time in the cosmetic injectable industry. People are now using medical aesthetic treatments at a younger age as a preventative, while others are continuing to use these treatments on more mature skin. There has been a boom of medical professionals outside of physicians being trained to perform these injectable procedures. However, with the increasing number of new centers/spas and new products being introduced, consumers need to select their cosmetic injectable provider with care. What is the 90/10 rule?  With over 22 years of experience as a cosmetic injectable expert, Dr. Stephen Bracci has concluded that about 10% of a patient’s results are due to the actual product injected into a patient for example Voluma, Radiesse, and Restylane etc… The other 90% of the success of the patient’s results lays solely in the hands of the cosmetic provider’s level of expertise. What is the 90% Injector…

What is Eye Bag Surgery, Lower Lid Blepharoplasty?

What is Eye Bag Surgery, Lower Lid Blepharoplasty?

Eye bag surgery, also referred to as lower lid blepharoplasty or lower lid eyelid surgery, – is a cosmetic procedure used to correct sagging skin or wrinkles under the eye. As we age, we lose muscle, bone, and fat, which causes the skin under our eyes to wrinkle and sag.  People may select an eye bag surgery “blepharoplasty” procedure alone, or combine it with a face lift, or a plastic surgery for the brows or upper eyelid. A blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure performed by an oculoplastic surgeon and may result in weeks of downtime and runs the risk of infection and/or permanent scarring. There are many reasons why people select a blepharoplasty surgery, however depending on your under eye bag condition you may be a candidate for a non-surgical eye bag procedure with cosmetic injectables.  At VERVE this procedure is called the EyeRise™ created and performed by Dr. Stephen…

8 Facts About Non-Surgical Butt-Lifts or Butt Injections: 

The BBL Brazilian Butt Lift Alternative VOLUTIGHTEN™ = Volume + Tightening with Fillers If you don’t want to undergo surgery, a non-surgical butt-lift, the VOLUTIGHTEN™ at VERVE Medical Cosmetics is an excellent alternative to a surgical BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift. VOLUTIGHTEN™, the non-surgical butt-lift procedure at VERVE Medical Cosmetics utilizes fillers such as Sculptra or Radiesse to create volume and tighten the buttocks, and moreover can improve buttox shape and stimulate collagen. A non-surgical butt-lift with fillers can treat three types of common concerns: cellulite, contouring, and volume. Injection techniques are customized for each type of concern and personalized for each patient. Unlike surgery, VOLUTIGHTEN™ results are instantly seen, and have the added benefit of gradual building collagen for a long-term effect. Non-surgical butt-lifts are a wonderful investment. Depending on your goals, you may choose up to 10-25 syringes of fillers or more. Upkeep for your non-surgical butt-lift can…

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.

CAN YOU GET RID OF EYE BAGS NON-SURGICALLY?

New scientific medical techniques now provide patients with the option to remove eye bags and dark circles non-surgically. Cosmetic filler injections applied with a specialized instrument called a cannula is an effective and safe non-surgical treatment for the removal of bags under the eyes. Dr. Stephen Bracci, a board-certified physician in New York, New Jersey, and Miami has treated thousands of patients with his EyeRise procedure and has perfected the technique as an option to surgical procedures.

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…

BEST FILLER FOR EYE BAG TREATMENTS

What is the Best Cosmetic Filler to Treat Under Eye Bags? There is no one size fits all filler treatment for under-eye bags. Cosmetic fillers, the most popular non-surgical treatment for under eye-bags, are most effective when a “customized combination”  is used to treat the entire area around the eyes, and when the treatment is performed by a physician specializing exclusively in injectable arts.  What Types of Fillers Are Used to Treat Under Eye Bags? There are two types of fillers, softer hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, and firmer fillers. Each filler type treats a specific part of the area under and surrounding the eye. Softer HA fillers including Restylane, Belotero, Juvederm, and Versa are most effective in treating the area closest to the eyes (tear trough area). Firmer fillers including Radiesse, and Sculptra are the best fillers for support below the eyes in the mid-face (the malar region). Knowing how…

Injectable Fillers Provide A Refreshing Solution for that Tired-Look

Injectable Fillers Provide A Refreshing Solution for that Tired-Look I am often asked, Dr. Bracci, I don’t feel as tired as I look and I would like a little refresher, what can I do? I am seeking an option that does not involve surgery, or a long period of downtime recovery, or a long series of treatments with little results. I would like to look my age, refreshed but not different. What many don’t know is treatments with a combination of cosmetic injectables such as Radiesse, Juvederm, Restylane, Versa, and neuromodulators such as Botox and Xeomin starting as early as your mid 30’s or 40’s can assist in maintaining your natural appearance long-term. How do I know this? Over the past 20 years I have dedicated my practice to aesthetic medicine, meeting with and treating thousands of men and women who have achieved amazing results by following a schedule of…

The Fountain of Youthful Injectables: The Real Truth about Wrinkles

What you think you knew about facial aging and wrinkles may not be the truth. Before you go out and buy the next best expensive wrinkle cream, you may want to read this article. What really makes our skin fold and wrinkle? We all know some of the common factors that cause facial wrinkles. Smoking, sun damage and stress are just a few. And yes, the outer layers of our skin do change a bit as we age, so skin care products can be beneficial in treating the outer layer of the skin. Surface layer aside, the biggest change in complexion that we rarely hear about is the loss of volume underneath our skin, or the foundation under our skin. This loss of volume is the real cause of wrinkles, folds and sagging skin, and is the primary condition that needs to be treated first. Eventually, the loss of this…

Beauty and the Brow

Not a day goes by without reading something about beautiful eyebrows. Whether it’s a new fashion trend, like Cara Delevingne’s thick, natural shaped brows or the latest brow enhancer from Hollywood’s favorite make-up experts, it seems like everyone has a tip on how to keep those brows beautiful.   Before getting into products or trends, it’s important to understand a few facts about our eyebrows. Our bodies work in specific ways, and understanding these basic biological facts will help you to maintain beautiful, long-lasting brows!   Eyebrows Have Their Own Lifespan The average person has between 250-500 hairs per eyebrow. Each of these hairs has an average lifespan of four months and take twice as long to grow back as hairs on many other parts of the body. Eyebrows that go un-groomed have an average of 1,000 or more hairs, so get those trimmers out if you wish to avoid…