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I’ve had my eye bags, nasolabial folds and cheeks treated with dermal fillers but my face still looks tired. Why? One reason that for continuing to appear tired is that your temples may not have been addressed in any of your treatments. The temple area, defined by the depth between the bone and the skin, is among the thickest areas of tissue on the face. As we age, the connective tissue and fat in this area atrophies, resulting in a hollowed, tired appearance. People who have had facial surgery or are very thin are at particularly high risk of having hollowed temples. Unfortunately, many aesthetic medical specialists do not include the temples as part of their treatment plan, focusing instead on specific areas that patients complain about. When you treat only these isolated areas, not only are the temples neglected but their hollowness also becomes more noticeable. Addressing the temples…

You’ve read all the opinions online and are still can’t decide: What’s the best treatment for under eye bags? Surgery or Cosmetic Fillers? Let’s begin here. The most common cause of under eye bags is the loss of support underneath the skin in the area below the eyes, resulting in a hollowing effect and under eye creases. Now that we understand the cause, the question is ‘What is the best way to restore lost support?’ While I cannot tell you which option is right for you, I can provide the facts of each procedure so you can decide for yourself. The surgical procedure for under eye bags and creases is called blepharoplasty. During the procedure, skin is cut and tissue or even fat or muscle is removed. The goal of the surgical procedure is to the stretch and pull the skin to cover the loss of support in the under-eye…

Eye bags and under eye circles, are they the same, can I have one without the other? These are the questions many of us ask as we look in the mirror and see the worsening of sagging skin under our eyes. I am a physician solely dedicated to the specialty practice of injectable arts with a focus on under eye area conditions; and the creator of EyeRise™, a treatment for this problem. When asked this question by my patients, I simply answer: Yes, it is possible for the conditions to exist independently, but usually, the two conditions exist together and make each other look worse. The good news, one non-surgical treatment using cosmetic fillers can treat both problems by significantly reducing or eliminating under eye darkness. Let’s explore further. WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF UNDER EYE BAGS? Under eye bags occur when support is lost below the skin…

Botox Not Working for You? Here are the 3 Most Common Reasons Why Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin are effective and popular treatments to counteract the signs of aging. However, some patients are disappointed in the results of their treatment when they find Botox did not smooth all the wrinkles they thought it would and did not restore their natural appearance. Why? The three most common reasons Botox does not work are: too few units applied, the dosage was not increased in follow up treatments, and Botox can treat only muscular movement lines not resting lines. 1. Too Few Units Were Applied The most common cause of ineffective Botox results is that you did not get enough. This is especially true in patients seeking light or baby Botox treatments, where small lighter amounts of Botox are injected to achieve a gentler, more natural looking outcome. The problem is “light Botox is…

Regular exercise is important for many reasons, one of those reasons is stalling the aging process of the skin. There are two layers of skin – the outer layer (epidermis) and the lower layer (dermis) likened to the roots of the skin supplying the nutrients that keep skin younger. As we age, the epidermis gets thicker and dry while the dermis gets looser and thinner, resulting in leathery skin that feels and looks older. Exercise keeps both layers of skin healthier and helps to maintain our youthful appearance. Research proves it. McMaster University in Ontario, Canada recently conducted a study to how exercise affects the skin. Researchers examined volunteers’ skin in the buttocks area with skin biopsies, focusing on this area because it is the least likely to have sun damage. The results were amazing. Examiners found the skin of people who exercised was more youthful, with thinner epidermis, or…

Sweet and healing, honey has been a staple in the human diet since the beginning of time. Considered one of the purest foods on the planet and more than just a sweetener raw honey has been used for centuries for wound healing especially burns, as a sleep aid and to help soothe a cough. A powerful immune booster due to a high antioxidant content and used with cinnamon for blood sugar management honey contains 22 amino acids, 27 minerals and over 5000 enzymes. Best consumed in the raw, unheated state for greatest nutritional benefit honey is a delicious ingredient in many recipes including honey chia seed pudding, chocolate peanut butter energy balls, vinaigrette dressings, honey mustard dip or spread, combined with nuts, and as a fruit dip. You can enjoy honey drizzled in yogurt or as a yummy topping on sprouted grain toast.

Classified as a fruit with an edible seed, nuts are a nutrition powerhouse. Due to their high healthy fat content nuts are about 160-200 calories per one-ounce serving. Nuts are packed full of vitamins and minerals, protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts are referred to as tree nuts whereas peanuts which have a similar nutrient profile are considered a legume. Best eaten raw or minimally processed, whole or as a butter, nuts are a healthy option for a snack or to add to any dish including salad, oatmeal, or even stir-fry. A daily serving of nuts, about 1/4 cup, equal to about a handful or around 23 almonds, has been shown to reduce risk factors for heart disease and decrease inflammation in the body. Delicious and nutritious, nuts are an ideal food that you can enjoy eating every day.