Visage Surgical Institute

If you want to look great without blowing your budget, these simple tips can get you started. 1. Avoid sun over-exposure As we begin the Summer here in Cleveland, many of our patients want to get out and start tanning. There’s nothing wrong with a healthy glow, but skin cancer and sun damage are real […]

Drooping upper eyelids are a concern for people young and old. The cause is genetic for some individuals, and for others it’s a sign of advancing years. Restoring a more youthful and open upper eyelid, through blepharoplasty, can be a very rewarding experience. We don’t age according to a timeline, nor do we all age […]

Brows are to the eyes what a frame is to a painting. Eyebrows direct a defining focus to the eyes. They are the key element in communication because they convey attitude and feeling. In essence, eyebrows reflect our signs of beauty, age, and indication of emotion. Your eyes are the one major area where you […]

A mini face lift is often marketed as a less expensive, less invasive, option for facial rejuvenation. If you want to look younger, this is an appealing proposition; why not opt for the less extensive procedure? Mini Facelift for Minimal Signs of Aging Mini facelifts are best for treating minimal signs of aging. They can […]

Erica Seeks a More Feminine Facial Profile I feel like a don’t have a very feminine profile, says Erica, on this episode of The Doctors. “I’d like to see if there’s anything you can do about it.” You have a significant accumulation of subcutaneous fat. You also have a significantly weak chin. If we drop […]

VOLUMA XC Injection Corrects Age-Related Volume Deficit in the Mid-Face While facial surgeons often use dermal fillers and fat grafting for cheek augmentation, there are currently no products with FDA approved indications for this treatment. Juvederm Voluma XC could change that in the near future, according to yesterday’s news release from Allergan Inc. According to […]

On Friday, the FDA posted an alert about counterfeit vials of Botox® found in the United States. Such fraudulent drugs have a risk of being unsafe, ineffective, contaminated, improperly stored, and improperly transported. The fake Botox comes in counterfeit packaging, while the vial inside is labeled as a foreign version of the drug. An unlicensed […]

Comparing Solutions for Smile Lines Both Restylane and Juvederm are safe and effective treatments for facial wrinkles or folds. These are the most popular dermal fillers on the market today. Both are made with hyaluronic acid, a natural component of your skin and connective tissues. Compared to the collagen-based fillers of the past, these products […]

New Study Reviews Complications from Injectable Fillers Facial fillers are some of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments available. Often combined with Botox, fillers can temporarily reduce the appearance of age-related wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds, lip lines, laugh lines, and marionette lines. A recent study in Facial Plastic Surgery, a journal that’s part […]

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetimes. Yet only 18% wear a daily sunscreen. Many consumers are confused as to which sunscreen is best for them. SPF 15, 20, 30 or 100? UVA, UVB or both? Water resistant or water proof? The choices are endless. […]