Collagen is a protein in the skin that keeps it firm and supple. After age 20, a person loses about one percent of collagen each year. This can leave facial wrinkles and lines. While there are many ways to temporarily reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, Dr. Jeanine Downie and our team at in […]
Dermal fillers are a popular, non-surgical solution for replacing lost volume and sculpting the contours of the face. The first fillers on the market were made from bovine collagen, which had a number of issues, including common allergies. Today we have more, and better, options. The best-known modern ingredient is hyaluronic acid (HA), which is […]
Sculptra is a poly-l-lactic acid. Lactic acid is in all our bodies and builds up as we exercise and our muscles heat up. It is a normal body product. Dermal fillers are a wonderful way for patients to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while at the same time adding volume and youthfulness […]
For men and women in Essex Fells and around the globe, aging is unavoidable. Thanks to modern cosmetic dermatology, it is also treatable, and unique products such as Sculptra are giving us more anti-aging options than ever. Over time, you lose facial volume, collagen production slows, and the youthful contours of your face gradually evolve […]