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  Season 2 episode 3 of the Ageless Rage Show discusses 5 major reason why some celebrities look fake and how to avoid this look. The FIRST and Most common reason by far is that they had permanent changes made to the face such as plastic surgery. Whenever the face is cut and the tissues pulled there is a real risk of not only looking different immediately, but an even greater likelihood of making the face look less natural over time. The key is that our face is naturally ever changing and making a drastic repositioning of the structures of the face today with surgery has a high chance of not adjusting naturally as we mature. THE SECOND and one of the most common reasons some celebrities look fake is the over-use of the soft type fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, or Voluma. These types of fillers are by far…

The term ‘nose job’ no longer refers exclusively to surgery. Now, there is a non-surgical option: filler nose jobs, or, what we like to call ‘non-surgical nose contouring.’ In one lunchtime appointment, you can give your nose the shape you want. Patient of Stephen P. Bracci, M.D. Individuals results may vary. There is absolutely no cutting involved in this revolutionary procedure. Instead, cosmetic fillers, such as Restylane or Juvederm, are injected into the nose to give it a straighter, sculpted, and more refined shape. If you are someone who fears surgery or does not want to make permanent changes to their face, this non-surgical nose filler option may be the way to go. At Verve, we want you to be able make an educated decision as to whether this procedure is right for you. So, to get you started, we’ve explained the answers to some basic questions we’re often asked…

  In the first episode of season 2 of the Ageless Rage show, Dr. Stephen Bracci, creator of the EyeRise treatment, explains the facts about non-surgically treating eyebags with dermal fillers and dispels the myths surrounding the causes and treatments of eyebags. Watch the video to learn why a partial treatment of the tear troughs is not enough when treating eyebags.

I enjoyed this interview with Courteney Cox written in New Beauty Magazine. At 53 she feels beautiful inside and out; and she certainly is. It is unfortunate that she describes her results from filler injections as appearing fake. In her interview, Courteney states: “Well, what would end up happening is that you go to a doctor who would say, “You look great, but what would help is a little injection here or filler there.” So you walk out and you don’t look so bad and you think, no one noticed—it’s good. Then somebody tells you about another doctor: “This person’s amazing. They do this person who looks so natural.” You meet them and they say, “You should just do this.” The next thing you know, you’re layered and layered and layered. You have no idea because it’s gradual until you go, “Oh sh*t, this doesn’t look right.” And it’s worse…

What is the most common reason that Botox doesn’t work? Usually, it is because too few units were applied. For many people, a “light” Botox treatment is just not enough to achieve the desired results. The second factor affecting the results of a Botox treatment is the fluctuation, or change of dosage needs that are seen with repeat Botox treatments. This is directly related to the fact that the Botox dosage requirements commonly change over time, requiring higher dosages of Botox to get the same effect. For example, some clients may be satisfied with 10 or 15 units in a particular area during their first few treatments, only to be frustrated that they don’t see the same effects on subsequent treatments with the same dosage. Reasons for this change in required dosage include a natural resistance that the body builds to the Botox ‘proteins’ as well as an enhanced nervous…

Cosmetics companies would like us to believe that the trendy moisturizers with the newest exotic fruits sourced from secret locations, combined with savory seaweeds from ocean floors are the only solution for removing crow’s feet and other facial wrinkles. Can these creams really be the reason your favorite 80’s model still looks fabulous or the 90 year old grandmother on the internet still looks 40? Possibly, but as a physician with more than 15 years of expertise in non-surgical aesthetic medical innovations, I would say probably not. In my expert opinion, the most effective treatment for movement wrinkles (lines that appear with smiling or animation) is Botox® Cosmetic. When Botox entered the marketplace many years ago it was the latest beauty innovation for wrinkle removal that many rushed to try. However, unlike the creams, Botox and Xeomin wrinkle relaxers deliver what they promise– movement wrinkle removal that is efficient and…

Worried about how you are going to hide those ugly wrinkles and achieve a natural look without caking on a fake mask of make-up? The answer is so simple, especially if your morning get-ready regime is already jam packed. The answer is something you have heard about, but maybe misinformed about. The answer is Botox ® Cosmetic and Xeomin. Did you know that Crow’s Feet, the lines on the sides of your eyes, or “11” lines between your eyes, or horizontal lines on your forehead, can start to show as early as our 20s and 30s? If you have these lines, and are using heavy makeup to conceal them, you should learn more about Botox and Xeomin wrinkle relaxers. Many people, including celebrities, avoid these treatments because they mistakenly believe it is not natural and results in a fake or frozen looking face. Botox itself is not the problem. The…