Q: Filler injections seem to be a very popular treatment. Sometimes fillers look great, but sometimes people look puffy and have huge lips. What is the difference? I’ve read about fillers being used in other areas of the face. Can you explain what it does, and if it would be beneficial for me? A: Filler
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Q: My lips don’t look as pretty as they did when I was younger. I think they look crepey and flat. I’d like them to look better, but on the other hand I don’t want to do anything that would look too obvious. What would you recommend? A: Just like the rest of our face,
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Q: Something about my face bothers me a lot. It’s the line that goes from the corners of my mouth down to the edge of my chin. I think it makes me look sad and droopy. What do you do to treat this? A: The lines you’re noticing, aptly named “marionette lines,” appear as our
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Q: Every wedding that was postponed last year, is now on calendar for this year. I’ve basically neglected my face for the past year since I mostly worked from home or was behind a mask. I look tired and old. Since I am going to be seeing family and friends at these weddings, I want
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I have a long, narrow face and I’ve always disliked it. I thought that I just had to live with it, but I recently saw online that there are ways to change the shape of your face without major surgery. Do you think this would work for me? Face shape is a major element of
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I’m a 37 year old male. There’s one thing that bothers me about my face, which is that my jawline looks kind of soft and shapeless. I’m probably exaggerating a little, but I do notice that it doesn’t look as good compared with other guys, and I think it makes a big difference in a
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Where & Why Should You Use Dermal Fillers? We put our best efforts forward to keep your skin looking beautiful and for you to maintain a youthful radiance.  The competition is aging, genetics, health, and lifestyle. As we age, our skin decreases the production of collagen and elastin. We assertively use medical-grade skincare products, but
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Are you a millennial thinking, “When is the right time to start getting BOTOX?” This can be a confusing question and may generate a lot of opinions and even a little controversy (cue Aunt Mary saying, “You’re too young for that!”). There’s not really one right answer, but rather, you get to answer this question
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A dermatologist in Tucson encounters unique skincare concerns that specialists in many other parts of the country may not face. Most obvious is sun damage from our relentlessly sunny skies, which is one of the reasons we love living here. But constant sun means that whether it’s July or January, it’s important to always take
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Summer in Arizona is more than a season — it’s a lifestyle. As a dermatologist in Tucson, skincare is on my mind all year long, but especially in the summertime, when the sun’s rays are at their most intense and the days are extra long. In addition to the never-ending sunshine, summer is also the
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