Cannulas vs. Needles

Cannulas vs. Needles

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

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...
Smoker’s Lines, Part I: What Not To Do

Smoker’s Lines, Part I: What Not To Do

Improving “smoker’s lines”, or “radial lip lines”, is a common thing that brings people to see me.  The fact that so many people have them and want them treated means that there is no single great treatment for everybody, but there are several good options.  A problem...
Being Family Friendly

Being Family Friendly

Being Family Friendly Though “family-friendly” has several different meanings, in the setting of Nuance Facial Plastics, it means that we welcome your family (and friends!) to join you during consultations as well as treatments, as long as the treatment or safety is...