What to Know About a Silhouette Instalift Thread Lift
Silhouette InstaLift absorbable sutures have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their ability to lift sagging facial features and restore lost volume and contour by stimulating new collagen formation without surgery. Thanks to their dual mechanism of action, they are a highly effective method for restoring a youthful appearance to...
Choosing a Suitable Dermal Filler: Nonsurgical Facial Rejuvenation
After thoroughly searching social media for dermal filler before and after pictures, you are ready to move forward. Check. Now you want to know which one would be best for you. Read more and learn what injectors are looking for in a dermal filler. There are over 18...
Science of Silhouette Instalift Threads and How Long They Last
Do Silhouette Instalift Threads work?Yes. Silhouette Instalift absorbable sutures lift sagging lower face skin and reposition the fat pads that have shifted downward. Silhouette Lift accomplishes this manual lifting via its bi-directional cones. Rather than barbs like...
5 Biggest Misconceptions About Botox
Misconceptions about Botox There is a lot of noise in the facial aesthetics world regarding Botox treatments, some true and some false. Read more to find out the answers to your burning Botox injection questions. Will Botox make me look frozen? Only if you want to....
What is Sculptra, and How Does it Work?
Many think Sculptra is a specific type of dermal filler product, but it is not. It is a bio-stimulatory molecule that activates collagen production in the deeper skin tissue, restoring lost tissue support and volume. As we age, our body’s collagen production and...
What is Botox, and How Does it work?
In the aesthetic world, Botox is an effective way to smooth lines and wrinkles caused by aging. Initially used for individuals with muscular hyperactivity disorders, Botox is now one of the most requested treatments for facial rejuvenation. Over 100 million vials have...
Understanding Dermal Fillers: What They Are and How They Work
Dermal fillers are soft-tissue injectable treatments that harmonize and refresh facial features, essentially pumping the brakes on aging. Over time, faces lose volume, support, and contour due to the normal aging process. Flattened cheeks can again have a nice, plump...
Refining Botox Injections for the Better
For 20 years, Botox has been FDA-approved to smooth wrinkles, with approximately 100 million vials sold in the United States alone since 2002. Pharmaceutical companies traditionally advise a standard injection pattern and dose applied uniformly across all patients. If...
Understanding the Anatomy of Facial Aging Improves Natural Results
Patients of all ages visit Aluma to pump the brakes on aging. Some are concerned with tear troughs, others jowls. Understanding and treating the underlying cause of the undesirable symptom leads to more natural and beautiful results. As a patient, the Layers of facial...
Retinols: Worth Every Penny
Retinol, Retin-A, Tretinoin, and the benefits of adding these products to your skincare regimen to reduce wrinkles, decrease acne, lighten discolorations, and foster collagen and elastin production.