Dermal Fillers

We all expect to see a few lines and wrinkles on our skin at some point. That doesn’t mean that certain wrinkles don’t bother us. For many people, the most concerning creases are those that develop between the eyebrows. Glabellar lines, or frown lines, are the result of aging but they do a lot more […]

Knowledge is power. This statement can be true in numerous different situations, including how you address aging skin. The more you know about the ways your skin and face may change with age, and why, the more capable you are of managing your beauty regimen adequately. In a recent post, we discussed one of the

Many people have heard of hyaluronic acid because this nourishing carbohydrate molecule provides the foundation for many of the dermal filler products that are commonly used today. The body makes hyaluronic acid, or HA, as a way to cushion the joints and moisturize the eyes, connective tissue, and skin. As vital as hyaluronic acid is

Dermal fillers and other injectables have been a part of medicine for quite a few years now. The popularity of these non-surgical solutions is widely known – so widely known that it may seem like you’re the only one not on the bandwagon at the moment. Obviously, that’s not true. We continually meet patients who

Eyelid puffiness may occur for some reasons. Sometimes, the underlying cause is a temporary bout with allergies or fluid retention after a weekend of partying. Additional reasons why puffiness may affect the eyes include poor-quality sleep, smoking, hormone changes, and general fatigue. Rather than spending time trying to figure out just why your eyes have

Cosmetic concerns develop gradually as we age, and are exacerbated by time spent in the sun (or tanning bed) as well as other lifestyle and environmental factors. The accumulation of damage eventually shows up in the form of lines, wrinkles, and loss of volume. Historically, the changes that have affected a person’s facial aesthetic have

Every day it seems another filler is brought to the market. For consumers, it can be hard to differentiate between the different names and what they were developed to address. But most fillers have specific targets that they are designed for. At Lubuono Dermatology, we carry both Restylane and Perlane. Both are made by the