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 Expertise? 

1. A strong knowledge of the different types of injectable products in combination with where they are best placed to gain optimal results for the patient. We constantly wonder why celebrities look puffy when they have access to the “best” beauty advisors. A celebrity skin doctor is not necessarily a face sculpting artist. A high level of artistry requires years and years of practice since visual skills are not taught in Medical schools. This is 90%.
2. Technical skill to utilize advanced injection devices such as the cannula. For certain procedures, needles are old news as they may cause more bruising and are less precise. The cannula is not as sharp and is likely to stay in a more precise location, allowing for accuracy and contouring. This is 90%.
3. Your provider should be more of a visual artist in the same way that we associate excellence in beauty with make-up artists. Just as you would choose a make-up artist with an impressive portfolio of their work, it is even more important that you choose an injector that has an impressive portfolio of before and after photos of clients with remarkable results that don’t appear puffy or unrealistic.

This is 90%, but many would agree it’s 100%! This is the 90/10 rule of cosmetic injections. Products are like paint, your face is the canvas and your injector is the artist.

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Now until March 23rd 2012, Verve Medical Cosmetics is making it a little easier to address those pesky creases with our “Marionette Lines Special”.  Got questions? Call today to book your complimentary consultation prior to the procedure so we can discuss the condition in detail with you:  (212) 888-3003.

Don’t be a puppet head any longer. Book your appointment today!

Let me brag for a moment. I am vegetarian and amateur athlete. I don’t smoke, I drink in moderation, and yes, I make sure I have plenty of water each day. Nevertheless, it took time to establish healthy habits and make it a part of my everyday life, and I did it in baby steps and so can you. Vow to walk at least once per week and build from there.  Take measures to cut processed foods one meal at a time. Keep a journal to help you keep track and pinpoint what needs to be worked on,  and don’t  forget to reward yourself for making progress, like buying those jeans you thought you could never wear or sneaking in a cat nap on a Sunday afternoon.  You owe it to yourself to feel great and most importantly if you get started today; you will age youthfully. Now isn’t that an incentive to get started?

Here is the skinny; you can’t eliminate the signs of aging with an over the counter cream. Only the best beauty innovations of the century, which includes Botox Cosmetic and Dermal Fillers, can reverse the ravages of time without cutting the skin. But to achieve optimum results—you have to pick the right doctor.

At Verve we only offer state of the art medical cosmetic solutions including our trademarked EyeRise procedure with Juvederm performed by Dr Stephen Bracci. We have the expert know how to send wrinkles, eye bags, and sun damaged skin packing. Call to make a free consultation today. The only thing you have to loose is a few years just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Remember being told not to hunch when you were a child?  Well correct posture will keep your body aligned and healthy, makes you appear a few pounds lighter, plus projects an air of confidence. So sit and stand up straight, don’t hunch your shoulders (which can make you look eons older) and hold your head up high!

We all know how important exercise is but for those who don’t work out much it can be intimidating.  You don’t have to go out and run a few miles at the crack dawn everyday. Just start working in some strength training and stretching into your routine. Not only will you look and feel better, you will retain your balance and mobility as you get into your golden years.

Having healthy teeth helps you keep your body healthy (many aliments in other parts of the body start as an infection in your mouth and gums) and white bright teeth can easily knock up to ten years off your appearance.  Make sure you see a dentist and have your teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months. Your dentist can also discuss the best whiting options for you as well.

Next week  we will have more simple tips to help get you on the path of looking great at any age. Have a few tips you want to share? Leave them in the comments below!

You mother may have told you that in order to start the day right, you need to have a good night’s sleep. She was right! Your body, including your skin, needs at least 7-8 hours sleep in order to rejuvenate.  So don’t skimp on catching your zzzz’s, if you don’t feel refreshed, you won’t look refreshed!

First off, if you still smoke it is time to smell the fresh air! Not only is this unhealthy for you, but second hand smoke is detrimental to the people around you. Smoking can lead to many difference diseases plus it makes you look dreadful by rapidly aging the skin.

Let’s face it most of us do not eat properly, Between juggling family, home, and work responsibilities who has time to prepare a fresh meal when it is easier to dial in dinner or nuke something frozen. Eating fresh foods, especially fruits and veggies are vital.  They are chuck full of antioxidants and they are known for helping to slow down the aging process. Plus the benefit of eating well, which also includes cutting back on trans fats and sugar, is losing a few pounds and who doesn’t feel great when they are a few pounds lighter?

On Thursday we will have more simple tips to help get you on the path of looking great at any age. Have a few tips you want to share? Leave them in the comments below!

Thankfully there is plenty that can be done to restore the spotless luster to one’s skin. IPL Photofacial Laser is an efficient way to remove dots and splotches,  plus it is medical approved. For select patients a Retin A regime used after treatment will expand upon the laser’s superb results. Interested in learning more? Schedule a complimentary appointment!

As the lines get deeper they begin to carve a permanent disappointed “look” on one’s face.   The culprit for this condition is facial structure and age. As adults grow older, the fatty tissues that give us that youthful apple cheeked look deflate.

The result is skin that starts to look loose and pulled down. Despite what you may see advertised, there are no magical creams or facial exercises that can reverse the condition. However, non-surgical cosmetic fillers administered by an experienced physician especially when started early in the aging process is the most effective way to turn that frown upside.

Non-surgical cosmetic filler treatments take 10 minutes, are safe and long-lasting. The best part is no one will ever no you had them—you will look great, not fake.

Have a question about any of our services or procedures? Leave it the comment box below, or give us a call at: 212-888-3003