Verve Medial Cosmetics

Many of our clients subscribe to a common misconception; the area where a facial crease or fold appears is the same area where the corresponding loss of support is. In truth, the appearance of these deep wrinkle folds or sagging skin is a result of the areas SURROUNDING these conditions losing volume. The basic concept is that the foundation loss in the MIDDLE and UPPER part to the face leads to skin folds in the LOWER areas of the face. This is a very important fact of nature that everyone concerned about facial aging and wrinkles should know especially if they are considering a cosmetic treatment to repair these conditions.   The majority of our facial architecture is composed of the supportive structures below the skin – fat, muscle and bone. As we age and these supportive structures (the foundation) naturally deplete, our face changes shape. As a result, overtime…

Once again, Fountainof30.com loves Verve Medical Cosmetics and Dr. Stephen Bracci! The editor loved the EyeRise so much, she decided to repair even more lost volume with the full-face BaseLift.   Visit Fountain of 30 to read about Lauren’s experience with BaseLift!

Botox is one of the most innovative beauty products in the world. It provides a straight-forward solution to wrinkles and, in most major cities, is offered by a handful of experienced injectors. But the cost of Botox is often a mystery to those who are beginning to explore treatment options. As one of the largest providers of Botox in New York City and with more than 15 years of experience, we’d like to give you a quick guide to understanding the cost of Botox in NYC. Is Botox priced by the ounce? No, Botox Cosmetic is priced, and sold, in units. The average cost of Botox in NYC ranges from $10 to $20 per unit, or $250 – $500 per treatment area. The exact cost will depend on how many units are needed to treat the desired area. The amount of Botox you’ll need should be determined by your provider.…

Not a day goes by without somebody sharing with us their fears about lip augmentation. This is hardly surprising, as the number of exaggerated celebrity lip augmentations and negative social media response seems endless. These artificial appearing lips are everywhere, not just on celebrities, and it visually spells out that something is not right.   Fortunately, natural appearing lips are obtainable with the care of an expert. So let us sort through the myth hysteria and get down to the truth.   One of the most common causes of distorted lips is the use of permanent silicone instead of temporary fillers. Silicone, a form of plastic, is permanent when injected into the lips. Over time, our body reacts to the silicone in a way that causes these silicone injections to get bigger and irregular in shape. Since silicone injections are permanent, patients often elect to undergo surgery to reduce and…

For anyone looking for a rested appearance, Botox is an excellent investment. Botox injections are a safe and effective procedure for experienced doctors to perform.   Although there are many benefits to having Botox treatments, the price can be a downside – Botox is not cheap. Like any good investment, Botox treatments require good decision making and, most importantly, the proper information to make good decisions.   There are a lot of different factors to take into account when choosing a Botox provider. As a consumer, you need to understand what is most important so that you can ask your doctor the right questions and make good treatment decisions.   So, what should you know when purchasing Botox?   You should know what Botox does. Botox is used to smooth wrinkles and treat fine lines by relaxing the muscles underneath the wrinkles   The important thing to remember here is…

Chin up! You are not alone in your quest to get rid of sagging skin under your chin — what some of us still refer to as turkey neck. So let us sieve through the gossip and get right down to the science with a real quick question and answer guide to demystify this common yet challenging facial dilemma. Click for Kybella Before & After Photos     If I lose weight, will all my my under chin fat melt away? Many skinny people still have noticeable under chin fullness. This is because people store fat differently and in different parts of the body. For example, two people can be the same body weight and height, but have two different levels of under-chin fullness, similar to breast or buttocks size. Will specific neck exercises reduce under chin fat? Exercise will certainly help to maintain your overall body weight but will…