Brief History of Dermal Filler Injectable fillers were first developed in the 1800s. Medical professionals discovered they could extract fatty tissue from one area of the body and inject it into another to restore lost volume to facial defects and scars. It took years before another option was available to those who wanted volume correction …
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By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM What is the beauty dictionary lip chart trend? I was wondering that myself when I had multiple clients here in Austin mention it to me when they came in for their lip filler recently. What I discovered is that the lip chart TikTok trend involves taking a picture of …
By Melissa Miller, Master Body Contouring Specialist How to keep your lips safe in the sun Before every summer outing or beach trip, you probably slather yourself with sunscreen. But you might be forgetting an important area prone to burning: the lips. Your lips, especially the lower lip, are constantly exposed to sunlight when outside. …
Written by: Lauren Klein The journey is real, and we get a lot of questions on what to expect with getting dermal fillers, but especially in the lip. I am here to talk about the day to day journey leading up to your appointment and what to expect after you have been injected. Schedule …
Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. Since I have been in the Aesthetics industry, I have gotten Botox and Filler a few times. Although I am only in my 20s, I wanted to get a head start on the aging process. Being so young and not knowing that much about injectables at that point in …
Written by Lauren Klein Working in this field we get a lot of questions asked about us in general, services and treatments, and also skincare. I am sure if we are getting some of the same questions asked daily, that YOU might be looking for the answer to some of the same questions.. so …
Written by: Stephanie Borjas, NP The most common injection site for a filler from Allergan’s Juvederm line is filler injected into the lips for a prettier, more fuller or defined pout. In our medspa, we use Juvederm Ultra XC to accent our clients lips and help them reach their aesthetic goals. I remember when …
Written by: Jennifer McClead In recent years, beauty circles have become more interested in achieving fuller, more voluminous lips. But for someone new to the world of aesthetics, finding a procedure that works for you can be pretty daunting. At L-Aesthetics & Longevity, we offer two options to help you get natural looking, beautiful …
Written by: Stephanie Borjas, NP Ever notice those lines on the sides of your nose that become more obvious when you make a “stinky” face, laugh or smile? In the aesthetic business, we call those lines “bunny lines”. Although they have a cute name, and start out as harmless wrinkles that disappear when not …
Written By: Brielle Kirk, PA-C When coming into the office for a filler appointment, it might be confusing to know which filler you need. In this post, I will provide a brief overview of each filler from Juvederm. Juvederm Volbella XC Longevity: 12 months Area – natural, hydrated appearance of the lips and filling in …
Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Hey everyone! I wanted to document my experience with getting lip fillers for the first time! I know the anticipation of getting fillers can be nerve-wracking, especially for the first time. So, I figured it would be nice to know an actual injector’s point of view during and after getting …
Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Hate those lines extending downward from your nose towards your mouth? They are often referred to as “smile lines,” but they are really called nasolabial folds (NLF). I would say they are one of the most common complaints I hear from patients consulting at our medical spa. It is normal …
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Written by: Stephanie Marie Borjas, FNP-C When choosing a medspa, something to consider is which dermal filler they use as a practice. Juvederm by Allergan and Restylane by Galderma are the leading dermal fillers in the world of aesthetics. Dermal fillers are made up of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in the …
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Written by: Lauren Klein Face masks and coverings have become “The Norm” as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. With nothing but your eyes showing, we don’t want to be defined by how old we look, so let your eyes tell your story! With good products and measures taken at L-Aesthetics and Longevity we want …
Written by: Stephanie Marie Borjas, FNP-C (she/her/ella) Botox is neurotoxin treatment by Allergan pharmaceuticals that is FDA approved for treating fine lines and wrinkles caused by the repeated contraction of muscle movement. Its popularity in mainstream media can bring about product awareness but confusion regarding its safety and efficacy. Here are 5 Botox myths: debunked! 1- …
Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Often, people can engage in lifestyle habits that make treatment time complicated and healing time longer. Make your appointment go a lot smoother and optimize your healing by following some of these recommendations! Before your appointment: – Do not have any dental procedures or vaccinations 2 weeks before injection appointment. …
Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C How does Botox differ from dermal fillers? The differences between the two are easy to understand in theory, however, the nuances in practice can be harder to grasp. Both Botox and dermal filler are extremely popular (thank you Kardashians), non-surgical cosmetic injectable treatments that are performed within the …
Written By: Blaise Geyer, PA-C The Do’s and Don’ts of Post Injectable Care So you made it through your first injectable appointment, congratulations! Understandably it’s a little scary leading up to that first appointment, but you nailed it. Now that you’re through the first appointment, let’s address some common side effects and post care do’s …
Written by: Blaise Geyer PA-C You’ve finally decided to pull the trigger and you’ve scheduled your Botox and/or dermal filler appointment. Yipee! But then panic sets in..what should you expect and how do you prepare for your appointment? Nerves are normal especially before your first visit, however, we want you to feel as comfortable …
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Written by Blaise Geyer, PA-C “The Beauty Blaiser” But They’re All Called Juvederm: Clearing up the Juvederm Filler Confusion You come in expecting to get Juvederm Ultra in your cheeks because we’re running a special, but then your injector tells you that we need to use Voluma instead. But why? They’re all Juvederm products so …