anti-aging

Correcting Vertical Lip Lines

To embarrassed to pucker up or even apply lipstick because of those pesky vertical lines that sprout from your top lip? You are not alone. Like crow’s feet, lip lines are caused by years of movement and age. For smokers and sun worshippers, the condition is particularly severe. Like the rest of your face, facial fat makes up some of the volume in our lips and, over time, this facial fat becomes depleted. Add the thinning of skin that happens as you continue to grow older and you are left with deflated thin lips that are lined with those aging vertical creases. Luckily, this condition can be minimized or even reversed at Verve Medical Aesthetics.  After a free consultation, Dr Stephen Bracci will create a custom treatment specific to your needs.  Whether you require Botox to relax over active muscles, an injectable cosmetic to replace volume, or both we aim to…

Botox Cosmetics Vs. Dermal Fillers: What's The Difference?

Confused About The Difference Between Botox and Fillers? Don’t Worry, You’re Not Alone!   Read below to learn more about   The difference Between Botox Cosmetic and Dermal Fillers Why We Use Different Treatments For Different Areas Which Treatments Are Best For Different Areas Of The Face   We’ve heard a lot of people ask recently about the difference between Botox Cosmetic and Juvederm, a popular dermal filler. Often times, this question arises whenever a new patient calls to inquire about treating a problem area with Botox, only to find out that Botox isn’t even used to treat that particular area of concern! Usually, these patients are told that the area they are looking to correct is actually treated with dermal fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane.   Because of how often this question comes up, we’ve decided to finally set the record straight by explaining the difference between Botox…

Marionette Lines Explained

Marionette lines, despite the playful name, can make us look years beyond our real age. For those not in the know, (because you are most likely too young) marionette lines are the vertical creases that run downward from the corners of the mouth. 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…