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The Real Skinny on Chin Fat

Chin up! You are not alone in your quest to get rid of sagging skin under your chin — what some of us still refer to as turkey neck. So let us sieve through the gossip and get right down to the science with a real quick question and answer guide to demystify this common yet challenging facial dilemma. Click for Kybella Before & After Photos     If I lose weight, will all my my under chin fat melt away? Many skinny people still have noticeable under chin fullness. This is because people store fat differently and in different parts of the body. For example, two people can be the same body weight and height, but have two different levels of under-chin fullness, similar to breast or buttocks size. Will specific neck exercises reduce under chin fat? Exercise will certainly help to maintain your overall body weight but will…

The Shining Facts about Dark Circles: 5 Myths Dispelled

There are many myths regarding skincare and dark circles under the eyes that seem to only be perpetuated as time goes on. Here at Verve, we try to give our clients an honest view that cuts through the misinformation to provide only the best and most necessary treatments. To dispel these myths and help you decide what kind of treatment is right for you, here are some actual facts about dark circles under the eyes.   Myth #1: Home remedies and creams can be used to eliminate dark circles under the eyes. Truth: Home remedies and creams may be used to mask the appearance of dark circles, but this only provides a short term cover-up.   Myth #2: Surgery is required to remove the excess skin that forms bags under the eyes. Truth: Similar to creams, surgery attempts to mask the appearance of eye bags by removing even more tissue and repositioning…

The Gloss Reviews EyeRise™

TheGloss.com recently gave a big thumbs up to Verve Medical Cosmetics’ EyeRise™ procedure! EyeRise™ corrects eye bags and other eye area aging by utilizing a flexible medical instrument called a cannula instead of a needle. The EyeRise technique is virtually painless and avoids the trauma and bruising of a needle. Interested in learning more? Schedule a free consultation.

What is the Best Cosmetic Filler to Treat Under Eye Bags? There is no one size fits all filler treatment for under-eye bags. Cosmetic fillers, the most popular non-surgical treatment for under eye-bags, are most effective when a “customized combination”  is used to treat the entire area around the eyes, and when the treatment is performed by a physician specializing exclusively in injectable arts.  What Types of Fillers Are Used to Treat Under Eye Bags? There are two types of fillers, softer hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, and firmer fillers. Each filler type treats a specific part of the area under and surrounding the eye. Softer HA fillers including Restylane, Belotero, Juvederm, and Versa are most effective in treating the area closest to the eyes (tear trough area). Firmer fillers including Radiesse, and Sculptra are the best fillers for support below the eyes in the mid-face (the malar region). Knowing how…