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Call it the Kardashian Effect; call it Selfie Mania. Whatever you call it, younger people are seeking out cosmetic enhancements in droves. On the one hand, rhinoplasties and breast augmentations may be completely legit; on the other, Botox, fillers and surgery can become an obsession — and according to Dr. Davis, Millennials sometimes need their doctor to be the voice of reason lest they take it too far.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there was a 64% increase last year for noninvasive procedures in patients under the age of 30. And 82% of the time, doctors report that patients are coming in because of celebrity influence from tv and reality tv.

Surprised? Neither are we. If you watch reality tv, as soon as the subject matter of how to look “relevant” comes up, so too does cosmetic surgery, Dr. Davis explained during his recent guest appearance on SiriusXM’s Wake Up With Taylor Show.

While the idea of celebrity influence is nothing new, the issue, as Dr. Davis told listeners, is that while Millennials like the idea of having a cosmetic treatment or procedure, they don’t necessarily have it all thought through. And that’s where a good plastic surgeon comes in with the ability to council patients and ensure that they have realistic expectations.

Dr. Davis believes in using “enhancements” for good, and encouraging the use of cosmetic surgery in the right way. And simply following a fad isn’t always the best course.

Overall, however, Dr. Davis pointed out that people are learning that if they selectively choose to make improvements, they’re create opportunities in their lives to become better, whether it’s for purely personal reasons or, for example, projecting a more confident image at work.

“Everything’s about self image,” Dr Davis told listeners. “Even if you’re not the most attractive person in the world, if you think that you are… you can open up the gates to everything.”

“It’s not becoming someone you aren’t,” he says. “It’s about being your best.”

Flawless. Radiant. Natural. Glowing. That’s what we want our skin to look like in the summertime. But it can take a little prep work, especially since we tend to go lighter with the makeup during the hotter months. How? Don’t worry… we’ve got you covered! Check out our Summer Skin Rx:

Everyone’s skin is different and, as such, has different needs. But one thing is certain: most of us are in need of a good clean up and a dose of active ingredients. This is what we recommend:

Clean It Up!

A Microdermabrasion treatment gently but effectively removes the outer layer of dead skin, which eliminates rough skin texture and reduces the appearance of wrinkles, scars and skin discolorations. This treatment is the perfect Summer Skin Rx for all skin types, especially acneic and maturing skin.

Brighten Up!

Kojic acid is a skin lightening product that’s derived from a byproduct of Japanese rice wine (sake). Our Kojic Acid Brightening Facial is the perfect way to get beautiful, glowing summer skin and is safe for all skin types.

Tighten Up!

Is your skin looking a little lax? Look no further than our Advanced Radiofrequency Facial. Radiofrequency energy is safe and effective for facial skin tightening and also promotes new collagen. Plumper skin = more youthful looking skin!

No matter what treatment or combination of treatments you decide to have to get your skin ready for summer, we highly recommend also using key products from the Obagi Medical product line-up we stock in the office. It’s the best way to keep your skin naturally beautiful all summer long!

 

Call today to schedule your appointment in our Skin Spa for an individualized Summer Skin Rx: 856.424.1700

Sir Isaac Newton proved it when that infamous apple fell from the tree and onto his head: Gravity is responsible for making things fall. Unfortunately, this also applies to several aspects of our face, including the brow. When the brow begins to grow heavy and the upper eyelid starts to droop, it can create all sorts of aesthetic and functional issues:

You look angry, when you’re not.
You look tired, when you’re not.
Your eyelids feel heavy and uncomfortable.
Your vision is impeded.

While a surgical brow lift may be necessary for significantly heavy brows and drooping eyelids, thankfully, there is a non-surgical solution. It’s called the Botox brow lift. Dr. Davis was recently interviewed on CBS Philly for giving Flyer’s legend Bernie Parent’s eyebrows a non-surgical lift with Botox. His complaint? Drooping eyelid skin was affecting his vision. He got enough of a lift with Botox to improve his eyesight and make him a very happy patient.

Here’s how the Botox brow lift works:

We know that Botox paralyzes muscles. There are muscles in the brow area that pull the eyebrows up (elevators) and pull the eyebrows down (depressors). These muscles can affect brow position. By strategically injecting the depressors (the ones that pull the brow down), you can create a lift of a few millimeters, which is enough to make a noticeable difference and make the eyes appear wider and hence more youthful and alert.

Is the non-surgical brow lift right for you? You’ll never know if you don’t come in… Call today to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Davis! 856.424.1700

Believe it or not, it’s planning season for the holidays, and we’re not talking about your annual cookie party. The fact is, if you’ve been thinking about enhancing some aspect of your face or body and want to be ready by the holidays, you need to plan now. To take the guesswork out of it, we’ve gathered our best advice right here, especially for you. Simply take these 3 steps and you’ll be ready to put your best face forward by the winter holidays.

1. Consider Your Goals
Most people want to look as young as they feel, look more attractive or feel more confident. Who wouldn’t? Every face and body is unique, and so is every treatment plan. Smoothing away wrinkles and lifting the brow to open the eyes or the corners of the mouth can make tired or angry faces look rested and cheerful. Reshaping a nose, jawline or body contour can boost confidence. You may just want to look refreshed overall. Whatever your goals, we can help design a plan to get you there.

2. Set Up Your Consult ASAP
Figuring out what treatments will help you achieve your goals is the second step — and that’s precisely what we do during a consult. The sooner you schedule your consultation, the more options you’ll have given the 2 months (or so) we have until parties, dinners and travel begin! And not to worry if you have a specific event or date that you need to be fully recovered by. We’ll take recovery time and the timing for results into consideration when helping you plan treatments.

3. Book Your Treatments
During the months leading up to the holidays, the schedule fills up fast. So whether you’re coming in to consult for something new, or you’re simply a repeat patient planning for your regular injectable treatments, be sure to schedule your appointment well in advance.

Ready? Schedule yours today! 865.424.1700

5 Reasons lip enhancement may be right for you!

Whether you’re looking for attitude, kissability or just a little enhancement, this season’s latest aesthetic trend is all about the lips. And with the recent FDA approval of dermal filler Juvéderm Ultra XC for lip enhancement, now you can have results for up to 1 year — twice as long as other approved fillers for the lips! Ultimately, however, the question everyone has to ask is, is lip enhancement right for me? Here are 5 facts to help you decide:

Men and women get lip injections for a variety of reasons; some simply want fuller lips, while others may want to restore age-related volume loss. Lip injections can even be used to tweak the shape of the lips too (think: cupid’s bow).

You don’t have to go all out. You can pick and choose the areas of the lips that you want to enhance, whether it’s both, just the bottom or the top — whatever you decide (with a little professional guidance) that will compliment you best.

You will see results almost immediately, though there will be some initial swelling. Give yourself at least 24 hours for that to dissipate, but also don’t make big plans for at least a week in case you experience bruising.

Juvéderm Ultra XC has lidocaine to make treatment comfortable. You may feel the first pinch, but the sting that accompanies fillers without lidocaine? Practically nonexistent!

HA fillers come with an insurance of sorts — if you don’t like your results, we can reverse them with hyaluronidase to erase the filler completely.

Did we mention that Juvéderm Ultra XC lasts for up to 1 year? Until now, HA fillers approved for lip enhancement only lasted 4 to 6 months. Juvéderm Ultra XC is an injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) gel filler that is also approved for treating wrinkles and folds and adding volume to the face.

It’s the end of the summer and that means it’s time to get back to your beauty routine. Not sure where to start? We’ve put together this checklist to help guide you through the recommended steps you should take to maintain your skin’s health and beauty!

Step 1: Skin Screening

While most of us are primarily concerned with improving how our skin looks after months of sun exposure (dehydrated, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration), the first step to taking care of your skin is a skin cancer screening. Here’s why:

• UV exposure from the sun is directly linked to all forms of skin cancer.
• 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer during their lifetime.
• 2 million of us are diagnosed with one or more forms of skin cancer every year, including actinic keratosis (AK), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma.

Need more motivation? We didn’t think so.

Step 2: Erase the Damage

No one wants fine lines, wrinkles and sun spots—all characteristic signs of sun damage. But if you spend time in the sun (especially during the summer months), chances are you not only have these signs of premature aging, but they become more apparent with each passing year. Thankfully, you don’t have to live with sun damaged skin. Two great skin rejuvenating options include:

• A chemical peel on view My Botox LA Med Spa page or series of chemical peels, which can literally be used to scrub away the dead skin cells that contribute to the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and superficial skin discolorations. The result? Smooth, clear, glowing skin!
• For those deeper, more stubborn age spots, sun spots and freckles, we recommend a series of IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments. IPL can also be used to treat broken capillaries on the face.

Step 3: Support Your Skin

A key component to beautiful skin is good daily skin care. At a minimum, use a full-spectrum SPF every day (not just during the summer months) and a nightly retinol to continue to enhance skin cell turnover and keep your skin fresh and glowing.

Your Skin Repair Checklist:

✓ Skin Cancer Screening
✓ Chemical Peel, IPL
✓ SPF, Retinol

Call today to schedule your skin cancer screening and to plan your treatment course with our skin experts for full skin rejuvenation! 856.424.1700

If you want to preserve youthful skin and reduce your risk for skin cancer, the sun is out and sunless tanning is in… So what’s with the sunburn art trend?

We all know how dangerous sun exposure is. One of the biggest skin commandments is to wear your broad-spectrum 30+ SPF every day—even in the frigid winter months. So when Dr. Davis says that gradual tanning is safer than sunburn art, it’s time to sit up and take notice of what’s become the season’s biggest high-risk trend.

The process of creating sunburn art is fairly straightforward. You cover up a portion of the skin with sunblock or a stencil to protect only a select portion from sun exposure, then you allow the sun to burn the rest of your skin. Most of us have experienced an unwanted sunburn or two over the years. Is sunburn art really all that dangerous?

“The repetitive nature is what I’m concerned about,” Dr. Davis told NJ.com. “If you go out one time and get sunburned it will heal.” When the skin is burned frequently, however, he points out that it can contract and scar and lead to the development of skin cancer.

“You don’t know what your genetic makeup is,” Dr. Davis explained to writer Kelly Roncace. “And when we talk about skin cancer and melanoma, no one knows how many hours you have to be exposed to develop the disease.”

The take-home message here? Do your skin a long-term favor: Skip the sunburn and cover ALL your skin with SPF. Your future self will thank you.

The full story is available on NJ.com.