If your eyes are looking a little tired, you might have droopy eyelids. The low-lying lid is a common medical condition called “Acquired Ptosis.” This can develop later in life due to age, cataract surgery, or an underlying medical condition. Your eyelids could also be heavy from eyelash extensions. If you cannot see your full iris, you are a candidate for Upneeq, a prescription eyedrop…
Lip filler is taking the world by storm and has dramatically changed the aesthetic industry. We’re seeing more young filler patients than ever and noticing that the stigma on aesthetic treatments is disappearing. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 27,000 lip augmentation procedures were performed last year, which comes out to one lip filler procedure every 20 minutes. If you’ve heard of lip…
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with your loved ones! We’re looking forward to 2022, and with New Year’s Resolutions in mind, we’re welcoming healthy habits to care for our mind, body, and spirit. If eating healthier and exercising is on your mind, compliment your goals with CoolSculpting (on sale in January!) What is CoolSculpting? CoolSculpting is an FDA-approved, non-surgical, non-invasive, fat-freezing procedure.…
Whether you’re prepping for a holiday party or buying a gift for a loved one, tis the season for a HydraFacial! The HydraFacial Treatment is a 3-step, non-invasive, medical-grade facial that uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate the skin. It’s the best deep clean for the skin and great for all skin types. How does the HydraFacial Work? The HydraFacial MD device uses…
Let’s talk about the Best Medical Grade Skincare Buys as Black Friday is approaching! All skincare products will be 15% off on Friday, November 26th. To prepare for the sale, we’ve broken down our skincare favorites. Here’s the list of the Best Medical Grade Skincare Buys: Best Overall Anti Aging Product TNS Advanced+ Serum This is the gold standard of anti-aging products. TNS Advanced+…
It’s fall in Kansas City, which is the perfect time to correct summer sun damage. Overexposure to the sun damages the skin on the surface and cellular levels. Stress from the sun causes hyperpigmentation as well as the skin to break down collagen and elastin, which leads to fine lines, wrinkles, and volume loss. We recommend the Fraxel treatment and/or the Perfect Derma Peel to…
It’s Wedding Season in Kansas City! Our favorite facial for brides, grooms and wedding guests is the Fire and Ice Facial by IS Clinical. The facial immediately brightens and clears the skin with no downtime. We recommend it 2-7 days before any event. 1. What is the Fire and Ice Facial? The Fire and Ice Facial is a light chemical peel that gives an immediate…
We are so happy to say hello to summer and goodbye to COVID restrictions! With summer sun exposure, there are a few skincare treatments that are “off limits,” for example, BBL, Fraxel, and harsh Chemical Peels. However, we can do microneedling to the skin in the summer, regardless of sun exposure! Microneedling treats acne scars, surgical scars, wrinkles, fine lines, large pores, and uneven skin…
Is the summer sun bringing out your freckles? Read to learn what freckles are, when to be concerned, and how to protect and correct sun damage. 1.What are freckles? Freckles are flat clusters of melanized pigmentation on the surface of the skin. They are caused by a combination of sun exposure and genetics. They can show up as brown, tan, or red. The medical term…
What are dermal fillers? Dermal fillers are cosmetic fillers injected to add volume and/or fill deep wrinkles. What are fillers made of? Dermal fillers are soft gel-like substances. All FDA-approved dermal fillers have the same parent chemical, hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occuring substance in the body, so it is very safe to inject. Another benefit of Hyaluronic Acid, or “HA,” fillers is…
