The skin forms a remarkably strong, protective barrier that regulates our internal temperature, prevents damage, and stops harmful bacteria from entering the body. However, despite how tough it is, this organ is susceptible to changes in the environment and damage from external elements. Even if you don’t have sensitive skin (a highly reactive skin type …
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If you have conspicuous facial wrinkles from depletion of collagen or a loss of elasticity, soft tissue fillers can replenish the fullness the skin has been missing to give it a smoother, thicker, firmer, and more youthful appearance. Any kind of cosmetic treatment to change your facial appearance is a personal decision that you shouldn’t …
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While other aesthetic procedures and topical products can enhance your skin appearance, there’s no replacement for laser and light treatments when it comes to addressing more pronounced skin texture and tone issues. These therapies clear up and even out your skin in a way you can’t get out of a bottle. Fractional laser treatments are …
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Many patients are ready for something that gives a more dramatic result for sagging skin than injectable facial fillers, but still aren’t ready for a complete facelift or other facial surgery as yet. Our specialists in minimally invasive procedures from the Philadelphia area office of Dr. Timothy Greco use Silhouette InstaLift™ to give patients a …
For some people, laugh lines symbolize joy and happiness. For others, these pronounced creases that extend from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth and along the inner cheeks are no laughing matter. These lines are often one of the first telltale signs of aging to appear, and they can make …
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BOTOX® is a powerful microbial toxin that has a long history of use for both cosmetic and therapeutic applications. Since the early 2000s, when it was approved for glabellar lines, this breakthrough injection treatment has become the gold standard for diminishing hyperfunctional facial wrinkles. Basically, the injectable causes isolated muscles to relax, keeping wrinkles at …
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Volume loss in the temples and cheeks is a common but unfortunate aspect of aging. Most people strive for a more heart-shaped or oval face with full cheekbones framing a narrower jawline as this is deemed by many to be a youthful look. But when you lose collagen, fat, and bone to support it, the …
Sometimes your skin simply looks dull and lackluster when the seasons change. As the year transitions from summer to fall, you may be in need of a complete refresher. Along with the changes in temperature and humidity that can cause your skin to dry out, our patients are often bothered by actinic (sun) damage sustained …
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Nonsurgical treatments are convenient and can improve your appearance, but the results from injectables and light therapies can’t compare to the more dramatic, comprehensive, and long-lasting results you can attain with facial plastic surgery. In the Philadelphia area, Dr. Timothy M. Greco explains that a facelift is the best way to significantly improve severely sagging …
When it comes to facial symmetry and beauty, nasal shape, size, and proportions play an important role. Having a nose that is obviously larger and not matching the rest of the face makes many people unhappy—especially when they see themselves in selfies or catch a glimpse of their profile in the mirror. So what can …
