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QuestionI had a “lip lift” also known as “upper and lower lip advancement” 2 years ago. To be more specific on what I had: A lip lift is performed to shorten the long lip of aging, allowing the upper teeth to show slightly when the lips are slightly parted. It turns up the upper lip creating a fuller appearance. A wavy ellipse of skin under the nose-lip junction is removed (average 5-7 mm). It involves an incision along the border of the upper lip. Once the incision is made the doctor removes a tiny strip of skin where the upper […]

Question: Are facial fillers safe and reliable, and how do I know which one is best for me? Answer: Excellent question. Yes, they are safe if performed by a qualified surgeon who has evaluated you in a safe environment such as a doctor’s office or medispa that is physician owned and operated. Dr. Casas strongly urges her patients to ask the following questions when considering any injectable: Is this a qualified physician/surgeon in an appropriately licensed facility, and does he or she administer these injectables regularly? Is the injectable approved and recommended by the FDA? Make sure it is name brand only. There is no […]

Why is it significant that the FDA approved Sculptra for cosmetic use? What is it & why is it different from a filler? The good news is that the FDA has now given Sculptra it’s official stamp of approval for cosmetic use based on solid, consistent evidence that it works cosmetically and effectively! Sculptra has been used for the correction of wrinkles and facial aging for years with an FDA approval pending. This is a long lasting treatment that offers reliable facial volume for flat, deflated cheeks that can lead to a “jowl-y appearance” of the lower face. By using Sculptra in […]