Archive for September, 2011

By now just about everybody knows something about facial fillers. They’ve been around for 30+ years, but the newest types have proven to be safer and more effective at creating natural improvement in the appearance of facial lines. There are several types of fillers available, and it pays to educate yourself on what filler is best for each part of the face and what the possible side effects and complications are. First, you need to know what filler materials are. ...

We’ve all seen the boom in medical spas over the past few years. Maybe you’ve been to one and received great care. There are, however, some troubling trends here in Utah and in other states where physicians without any experience or facial cosmetic training are performing and overseeing delicate procedures. Most of these procedures, if not performed properly, can have dire permanent consequences. A recent story that appeared on KSL and KSL.com, mainly dealing with laser skin procedures, highlights these ...