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How Do Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Compare to Collagen Stimulators?
How do biostimulators differ from hyaluronic acid fillers? Our Philadelphia and Villanova-based team at Cross Medical Group knows that patients may not be sure which type of filler is best for their needs, especially if they are new to cosmetic treatments. The first thing to know is that every decision will be made with guidance from …
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How Can You Fix Sagging Eyebrows?
What does a brow lift achieve? Our Philadelphia and Main Line-based plastic surgeons Dr. Kevin Cross and Dr. Jackie Lyons explain that this plastic surgery procedure is ideal for patients who have eyebrows that sag or who have excess skin that hangs over their eyes and impairs their vision. The eyebrows are one of the most …
Can You Get a “Healthy Glow” Without UV Exposure?
For many decades, Americans have associated a sun-kissed look with good health, but experts say that any form of tan is potentially harmful to your skin. The increase in melanin that gives us a tan is itself a form of damage. Additionally, excess sun exposure causes cosmetic issues like wrinkles and hollows due to drying …
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3 Unexpected Benefits of BOTOX®
Many facial wrinkles are caused by constant facial movements and expressions—such as lifting the eyebrows, squinting, frowning, and chewing—and are linked to the movements of underlying muscles. Because of how these types of wrinkles form, topical skin care products simply can’t address them. Instead, patients who want a more youthful look will need neuromodulators, such …
How Do You Correct Static Wrinkles?
Young skin tends to be plump and firm, and it snaps back into position easily after facial movements because of its abundance of collagen and other important substances. Over time, however, it becomes thinner, drier, less elastic, and more likely to form wrinkles. To find the most effective treatment for wrinkles on the face, you …
What Can You Do to Stop Expression Wrinkles?
Many of the most common types of facial wrinkles—such as wavy lines on the forehead, “elevens” between the brows, and creases at the sides of the nose—aren’t caused primarily by aging. These lines are actually associated more with the movements of facial muscles that are attached to the skin on the surface. Your skin is …
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Top 5 Advantages of Using Hyaluronic Acid Lip Fillers
When the weather begins to heat up and we start to interact more with other people, many of us feel self-conscious about not meeting our idea of what a “flawless” or “perfect” physical appearance should be. Research has shown that the majority of both women and men aren’t completely satisfied with their looks. There’s no …
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Which Anti-Aging Treatment Will Be Most Effective for My Skin Condition?
Patients who choose aesthetic treatments like BOTOX® from Philadelphia-area injectors often want to look younger or more energized, but may be unsure about what’s specifically bothering them. Each patient’s needs are different, so a “cookie-cutter approach” to correcting wrinkles or other concerns is not an effective strategy. Our experienced injectors at Cross Medical Group team …
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