A Rejuvenation and Relaxation Facial at Dr. Scheiner’s office is majestic. It’s comprehensive, entailing a microdermabrasion, Jessner’s Lite Peel, low light therapy and anti-aging and lymphatic massage. You walk in to an oasis with soothing music and pampering by our experienced medical aesthetician. Besides your skin being cleaned, hydrated and rejuvenated, you will also leave […]
As humans, we all cherish the connection we have with other people. Sometimes with age or through birth, our faces can convey messages that are inconsistent with the way we feel inside—and this can affect the way we relate with others in the world. For instance, as we age, heaviness can appear in our upper […]
Our skin is the largest, and one of most important, of our organs. With time, our skin can change in ways we often wish it wouldn’t. This article will take you through the changes that occur as we age, and how you can prevent or change them. How Our Skin Ages There are two main […]
When we were young and carefree, many of us sought a “healthy tan.” We would lie out and feel the heat of the sun on our skin, trying to make our skin get darker. Some of us even sought out tanning beds. Unfortunately, we were sold a bad bill of goods when it comes to […]
Sculptra® is an amazing product for helping patients look more vibrant. It works to correct the inevitable facial volume loss we all experience as we age. Sculptra® originated from a suture material that we surgeons use in the operating room. This suture is called Vicryl and is made of Polyglycolic Acid. It was noted that […]
How often have we heard this phrase? Sometimes it’s from other people, and sometimes it’s from our own internal voice. But what exactly is it that makes us look tired? Our faces play a big role in how we communicate, and this isn’t just by the words coming out of our mouths. Our appearances play […]
Injectable fillers have become a large part of many cosmetic practices in the United States. This has been driven by the ease of use and impact injectable fillers can have on reversing the signs of facial aging. In a skilled hand, these products can lead to dramatic results for patients. But in less skilled hands, […]
One of the most common causes for dark circles under the eyes is fullness due to fat changes that occur in and around the eyes as we age. The advent of facial fillers such as Juvderm®, Restylane®, Belotero®, Radiesse®, Artefill®, Fat, Silicone, and Sculptra® has proven very useful in reversing age-related changes in the face […]
Allergan’s JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC: A Promising Product for Cheek Augmentation – If Used Properly I’m excited to hear about the new release of Allergan’s JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC product for deeper-level facial augmentation. The company is proposing the use of this product for cheek augmentation to impart a younger look, and they mention (correctly) that improving […]
—All the More Reason to Take Care of Yourself! You’ve likely heard phrases like “30 is the new 20”—meaning that as a society, we’re retaining our youthful traits longer and longer into adult life. Today’s 30-somethings are settling down later, having children later, and still figuring out their careers well into the years when their […]
(and How We Can Fix It) When you think of someone who’s “had work done” (first of all, let me say how much I dislike that phrase!), what do you think of? Exaggerated cheekbones? Eyebrows arched so high they look permanently surprised? Overly plump lips? Unfortunately, these are the images that come to mind for […]
As a specialist in facial rejuvenation, I’m often asked by patients what product they can use to keep themselves looking young. They typically ask about special creams, ointments, and serums. My answer to them is that the best thing people can do simply to wear sunscreen daily; it’s one of the best ways to keep […]
