01

Jul

Does Retin-A (Tretinoin) help reverse skin aging?

Does Retin-A (tretinoin) help reverse skin aging? Yes. Retin-A, whose active ingredient is tretinoin, has been shown to have positive effects on both the deeper collagen layers of your skin as well as the upper most layer that is comprised of skin cells. Tretinoin effect...

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01

Jul

Stimulating Facial Collagen with Sculptra

For those looking to bring back youthful contours and revitalize facial features, Sculptra may be the right treatment for you. The unique qualities of Sculptra were producing amazing results in Europe for over a decade before its arrival here in the United States. ...

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01

Jul

The Forgotten Temples

Quite often patients will come to a consultation focused on a particular line, wrinkle, or fold.  The assumption and hope is that by improving that particular line, wrinkle or fold a more youthful appearance will be achieved.  However, there is often more to con...

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01

Jul

The Beauty of the UltraPulse Laser: The ultimate wrinkle terminator

Living in Southern California has many benefits. The diversity of people, the scenery, and the weather is unmatched in terms of sunshine, warmth, and providing the ability to do so many activities outdoors, even in the middle of winter! With that luxury and accessibili...

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01

Jul

Neck Lift: Taking the Right Path to a Natural Look

In a previous Blog entry, I recommended three questions to ask before proceeding with any neck rejuvenating procedure.  If you asked yourself these questions and came to the conclusion you needed a neck lift you may of subsequently pondered two questions such...

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01

Jul

Three essential questions to ask before a neck rejuvenation treatment.

Necklift (Before and After) by Dr. Miller The neck is definitely an area for better or worse, usually worse, that can really display the signs of aging and when undertreated can adversely affect the rejuvenation efforts invested in the face above. Not uncommonly, I...

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01

Jul

Does smoking cause eyelid bags?

Does smoking cause eyelid bags? A recent study published in the November issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery revealed smoking tobacco can not only make you look older by hastening the number and depth of wrinkles, but also cause premature eyelid bags, excess upper ey...

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01

Jul

Erasing Lip Lines and Wrinkles

Wrinkles, folds, and creases around the mouth and lips are common concerns of patients who come to my office in Aliso Viejo. Fillers such as JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are excellent treatments for lip lines, while BOTOX® Cosmetic helps smooth wrinkles. Most pe...

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01

Jul

Voluma®: the latest solution for facial rejuvenation

Voluma® is the latest and most technologically advanced filler on the market, and is produced by Allergan, the makers of Botox. Voluma® received its FDA approval for reversing the signs of volume loss in the mid-face and cheeks in 2013, and has since become one o...

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01

Jul

The Top 5 Facial Aesthetic Procedures in Orange County for 2015

#1. Botox Botox is expected to remain the top cosmetic procedure performed in Orange County.  Botox is well established and is a quick, effective, and safe procedure to help remove lines and wrinkles created by muscle activity.  Although similar products, suc...

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