The Lip Flip

The Lip Flip

by | Sep 5, 2019 | Blog

The lip flip has been a frequent topic of discussion in my office for the past 6 months. I spend more time than I would like explaining what it does, and why I don’t do it.  Before I explain the latter part of that sentence, let’s go into some detail about what it is,...
Cannulas vs. Needles

Cannulas vs. Needles

by | May 23, 2019 | Blog

Fillers can be administered in multiple ways, and the question of when and where to use cannulas vs needles is actually a complicated one in my practice, as I do not have a one size fits all approach.   Filler Injection with Micro-Cannulas   Fillers at Nuance Facial...
Smoker’s Lines, Part II: Improving Lip Lines

Smoker’s Lines, Part II: Improving Lip Lines

by | May 3, 2019 | Blog

Stepwise improvement in lip lines addresses the anatomy of lip lines without trying to relax, or paralyze the orbicularis oris muscle, using Botox.  The appearance of lip lines is due to the presence of the muscle inserting into the skin around the mouth (so that the...