injectables

How Many Units of Botox Do I Need? | Botox Injection Dosage Guide

How Many Units of Botox Do I Need? | Botox Injection Dosage Guide

Welcome to the world of Botox, an essential tool in both cosmetic enhancement and therapeutic care. This guide aims to provide a detailed understanding for people considering Botox to answer one of VERVE Medical Cosmetics’ most asked questions: how much Botox do I need? We’ll discuss the effects of Botox on facial wrinkles, number of units needed in each area, and also touch upon the different brands like Dysport, Jeuveau, Daxxify, and Xeomin, which operate similarly. The Science Behind Botox Injections: How Botox Works Botox functions by inhibiting nerve signals to muscles, causing them to relax and thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles. Achieving the right dosage is crucial for balancing effectiveness with a natural look. Botox cosmetic treatments not only relax muscles but also alter their interactions, allowing untreated muscles to become more pronounced and subtly changing facial expressions. Botox treatments often shift the muscle balance from one area…

Mastering Masculinity: Enhancing Male Facial Features with Dermal Fillers

Mastering Masculinity: Enhancing Male Facial Features with Dermal Fillers

For a distinctly more masculine appearance, cosmetic injectables have become very popular in the facial rejuvenation world. Among the most effective and non-surgical options are dermal fillers, which have gained popularity among male patients for their ability to redefine and accentuate masculine facial features without the need for invasive procedures. This blog delves into the art of male facial sculpting and enhanced masculinization through the strategic use of dermal filler injections, outlining the transformative possibilities that can align with the aesthetic goals of accentuating masculine features. Understanding Masculinization of the Male Face Distinct contours and a certain robustness in facial structure often characterize masculinity in facial features. The male face typically showcases a stronger, more angular jawline, a pronounced chin, and fuller, broader side or lateral cheeks compared to female facial structures. These features contribute significantly to what is culturally and aesthetically perceived as masculine. The right enhancements in these…

10 Tips on How to Choose the Right Cosmetic Injector | Helping You Choose an Injector

10 Tips on How to Choose the Right Cosmetic Injector | Helping You Choose an Injector

When considering a non-surgical procedure, choosing the right cosmetic injector is crucial. There are many things to consider before booking a consultation, but how do you know if your cosmetic injector is the “right injector”? Dr. Stephen Bracci, founder of VERVE Medical Cosmetics, has the top 10 tips on how to choose the right aesthetic provider. Top 10 Tips on Choosing the Right Cosmetic Dermal Filler Injector Assess if injectables are the main focus of the injector’s work week, preferably being their only task. Proficiency in injectables and keeping up with the latest trends is difficult if they also work full time in other medical specialties. Confirm that they use a wide range of injectables and dermal fillers, not just limited to certain products. They should have experience with various materials like Hyaluronic Acid, Juvéderm, Botox, Voluma, Belotero, Versa, and more importantly, Calcium Hydroxyapatite (Radiesse), and Sculptra (PLLA).  Ensure they…

Which Cosmetic Dermal Filler Injectable is Right for Me? | Types of Injectable Dermal Fillers

Which Cosmetic Dermal Filler Injectable is Right for Me? | Types of Injectable Dermal Fillers

When considering a non-surgical cosmetic injectable treatment, the type of injectable fillers that will be used may be the last thing on your mind. There are many different types of dermal fillers that your cosmetic surgeon can choose while performing a procedure. We have  the most popular fillers that are used during a cosmetic treatment to give you an idea of what each of them are used for and what Dr. Bracci likes to use to achieve the best results. What are the different types of cosmetic injectables and dermal fillers? Botox: Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is a neurotoxin that helps to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. Botox is typically injected in the vertical lines between the eyebrows (Glabella) , lines around the eyes (Crow’s Feet), and horizontal lines on the forehead area. Botox works by blocking the signals that cause our facial muscles to contract. It is able to relax…

Customized Dermal Filler Treatments: Achieving Natural Results

Customized Dermal Filler Treatments: Achieving Natural Results

Dermal fillers are materials that are injected into or below the skin to make improvements in people’s appearances, however they do a lot more than just fill and correct volume loss. Fillers come in different forms: soft and firm, and in the right combination and amounts can contour the face and provide changes that are long-lasting and natural-looking. The magic however is not in the cosmetic filler treatment plan, but more importantly in the eyes and hands of the provider. Fillers are based on science, results however are an art form. The key concept is that the skin on our face is supported by soft tissues (fat), intermediate firmness tissue (muscle, collagen and elastin) and mainly  supported by the firm tissues of our bones and teeth.  There is a balance in our face with these supportive tissues that is associated with a youthful, healthy and rested appearance. Too much soft…