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“The eyes are the window to the soul,”  or so goes the common aphorism.  Much less discussed in polite conversation is the impact of the eyebrows on attractive eyes.  Intuitively, women today understand the importance of eyebrow grooming on a youthful appearance.  Makeup, tattoos, plucking, threading, shaping, and even latisse for thin eyebrows are common techniques used today.  Unfortunately, certain forehead shapes, sun damage or smoking premature age the eyebrows and forehead leading to a “tired” or “sad” around the eyes.  Patients can even experience headaches from overuse of forehead muscles to compensate for drooping. Fortunately, today a plethora of […]

Blunt tipped micro-cannulas are newly FDA approved devices used by Plastic Surgeons and other expert injectors to inject popular fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juviderm, Belotero, Radiesse and Fat.  These devices are similar to the previously used hypodermic needles, but instead have a rounded tip with a side port or a flat tip.  Developed by CosmoFrance Inc., DermaSCULPT® needles were recently approved for use and marketing in the United States.  Recent studies have shown that patients experience less pain, swelling and bruising with the u se of micro-cannulas compared to the traditional needle.  The results of the treatment and longevity […]