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What to Expect at Your First Dermal Filler Consultation

What to Expect at Your First Dermal Filler Consultation

Choosing to get a dermal filler procedure is a big step. Though the procedure only takes a few minutes and is minimally invasive, coming in for the filler consultation can be a bit intimidating. Understanding what your injector is looking for and what to expect from your dermal filler consultation will help to make you feel more confident and prepared when you come for your initial consultation.  What to Expect During Your Filler Consultation First Impression  Upon entering the room, my first step is to form an overall impression as a quick glance often reveals much. As an injector, looking at the architecture of the face including wrinkles or lost support in the skin helps begin to think of ways to rejuvenate the appearance.  Address the Main Concerns  I then ask about their main concerns, such as comments on appearing tired or preparing for events like birthdays, weddings, or reunions.…

VERVE X Wilhelmina NYFW Kickoff Party 2023

VERVE X Wilhelmina NYFW Kickoff Party 2023

Last week (January 25th, 2023) Dr. Bracci and his team hosted a NYFW Kickoff Party with Wilhelmina Models. The Wilhelmina team enjoyed light bites and pampering with makeup touch ups and dry hair styling by the Glam Squad, and massages by NYC Massage and Spa. In addition to celebrating the kickoff of New York Fashion Week (February 10 – 15), VERVE and Wilhelmia celebrated our new partnership and inclusion in their exclusive Willy Perks program.  Take a look inside the event here or scroll through our images below!  Interested in hosting an event at our Upper East Side townhouse or becoming a VERVE Medical Cosmetics partner, call us at (212) 888-3003.   

Working From Home: The Ultimate Break-Up From Makeup

One of the benefits of working from home these days is that we don’t need to wear makeup. The short term benefits of makeup, concealing the flaws in our skin, is what makes makeup appealing. However, wearing liquid and powder makeup on a regular basis worsens those flaws in the long run. Is makeup healthy for the skin? Think about it logically, can anything that clogs and fills our pores on the outside really be that healthy for our skin on the inside? Some make-up brands are made from chemicals and materials known to cause dryness and loss of natural oils. These side effects can accelerate aging and prompt women to buy and use even more makeup. The need for makeup is cyclical, the more you wear and damage your skin, the more you need. We understand the new organic, cruelty-free, chemically-free selections of make-up may be a healthier solution,…

NOSE FILLER CONTOURING: THE NON-SURGICAL ALTERNATIVE TO NOSE JOBS

A nose job no longer needs to mean surgery; now there is a non-surgical option, Non-surgical Nose Contouring. With a Filler Nose Contouring procedure in one lunchtime office visit, you can give your nose the shape you want. Instead of cutting, cosmetic fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm are injected into the nose to give it a straighter, sculpted, and more refined shape. If you fear surgery and do not want to make permanent changes to your nose, the non-surgical nose filler option may be the way to go. At Verve, we want to help you make an educated decision on whether this procedure is right for you, so, we are answering some basic questions about the procedure. Am I a candidate for non-surgical nose contouring?

VITAMIN D: THE FACTS & THE BENEFITS

Maintaining a healthy Vitamin D level provides a range of health benefits including good bone health, a strong immune system and reduced inflammation. What is the best way to get Vitamin D, naturally or through supplements, and what is a healthy level? Below we answer five important questions about Vitamin D. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a compound stored in the liver and fat cells of our bodies that helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. Why is Vitamin D important? Research strongly links Vitamin D to good bone health, a strong immune system, and even reduced inflammation. Some studies suggest that maintaining a low level of Vitamin D in the body reduces the risk for certain types of cancers. What is the recommended amount of Vitamin D in our bodies? The recommended blood levels for Vitamin D is greater than 30 ng/mL, but…

The Cost of Under Eye Fillers: What Am I Paying For?

The cost of under eye fillers can range from hundreds of dollars for a partial treatment to thousands of dollars for comprehensive results. Under eye fillers are the most difficult injectable treatment to master, and achieving natural-looking results requires working with an experienced provider who can customize a treatment plan for you. When you choose an under eye treatment center, it is best to select a provider based on their expertise, and the level of results desired. How Do Master Injectors Price Under Eye Fillers? Master injectors are focused on getting optimal results for their patients. Therefore providers will charge a set fee based on the work needed to achieve those results and not charge for the amount of filler applied. Often a master injector will include a follow-up visit several weeks after the initial treatment to add more results to get the best outcome. What Causes Under Eye Bags?…

The Cost of Juvederm Voluma: Pricing Structures and How to Get the Best Value for Your Money

Juvederm Voluma in New York and New Jersey is typically priced at $800 to $1200 per syringe, and will be dependent on how many syringes are purchased, the area of face being treated and the expertise of the provider. Juvederm Voluma is a hyaluronic acid cosmetic filler that is used most commonly to restore lost volume in the mid-face and cheekbone areas. The pricing of Juvederm varies, and patients frequently wonder what the best price is and how to get the best value for their money. There are two common pricing models for Juvederm, by the syringe and by treatment area. Getting the best value for your money also means choosing not only the best price, but the right provider. The Two Pricing Models for Juvederm Voluma The first pricing model for Juvederm Voluma is pricing per syringe. In New York City, that cost of Juvederm Voluma is generally anywhere…

Under Eye Bag Treatments: 5 Facts You Need To Know

Before you start spending money on over-the-counter under eye bag treatments, concealers and tea bags, it is important to understand the cause of under eye bags and the medical treatments options available. 1. What Really Causes Under Eye Bags? The main reason we develop under eye bags is a loss of supportive foundational structures below our skin including muscle, bone, and fat. The loss of support and foundation causes our skin to fold and crease differently leading to eye bags. 2. What Are The Key Medical Treatments for Treating Under Eye Bags? The two main medical treatment options for under eye bags are a plastic surgical procedure called lower Blepharoplasty or non- surgical cosmetic filler injections. Dr. Stephen Bracci’s trademark procedure EyeRise is one such non-surgical cosmetic filler treatment. 3. How Does Surgery For Under Eye Bags Work? During a Blepharoplasty procedure, the skin and tissue near the eye bags…

Forehead Wrinkle Treatments: Combining Botox and Cosmetic Fillers for Natural Results

Combining both botox and fillers is the most comprehensive way to treat moderate to severe forehead wrinkle lines. Botox works to block the wrinkles from movement (dynamic wrinkles) and fillers work to fill in the wrinkles seen at rest (static wrinkles.) Every time you show your true face to the world and change your facial expression the skin on your forehead wrinkles due to the movement of the frontalis muscle. The movement of this muscle causes dynamic wrinkles (movement wrinkles). Dynamic wrinkles (movement wrinkles) are visible every time you make a face and the frontalis muscle moves. However over time static wrinkles (resting lines) develop due to the damage to the skin from movement. These wrinkles develop over time due to the loss of collagen from the repetitive movement of the frontalis muscle. Just as static and dynamic wrinkles have different causes, they have different treatments, Botox and cosmetic fillers.…

6 Common Sense Reasons Why Men Look Older Than They Are

Sure, photo apps can alter the way you look, but even the best of Instagram photographers can’t change how you look and feel in person. As an expert in anti-aging and aesthetics, I am here to tell you about the 6 common sense factors you can control to look and feel your best at your age. After all, how you live your life will be the major determinant of how you look and how you feel. There are six critical factors that are under our control affecting our appearance: poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, drinking, lack of mental stimulation, and sleep deprivation. Controlling or eliminating these six factors all-together may reduce the need for age-reversing treatments later. YOUR DIET IS IMPORTANT The majority of every meal should be plant-based. However, this is not the case for most of us in the Western World. The China Study is one of…