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Can I Get Botox and Dermal Fillers at the Same Time?
The simple answer is yes! To achieve your most natural-looking results, Botox and dermal fillers work nicely together because each relies on different principles to tackle aging symptoms in different ways. Botox works to target forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and even crow’s feet. Dermal fillers add volume to facial areas where folds and wrinkles have appeared….
What is a Chemical Peel?
A chemical peel is a skin-resurfacing procedure. It is done by applying a chemical solution to the skin to remove the top layers. In its place, a smoother layer of skin grows back. The type of chemical peel you have done will depend on the issues you’re trying to address with the procedure. Germantown Aesthetics…
What is Fractional CO2 Skin Resurfacing?
Fractional CO2 skin resurfacing is a procedure that uses carbon dioxide (CO2) and a skin surface removing laser. Germantown Aesthetics is the only practice and training center in West Tennessee that offers the MiXto SX® Micro Fractional Laser Treatment, commonly referred to as Fractional CO2. Laser skin resurfacing reduces the appearance of acne scars, wrinkles…
Botox for Masseter Hypertrophy
Masseter Hypertrophy Treatment Are you a gum chewer, jaw clencher, or do you grind your teeth? Has this caused masseter hypertrophy (enlargement of the jaw muscle)? If you answered yes to any of these, Botox is your friend! When Botox is injected into your masseter (jaw muscle), the Botox blocks the nerve that sends signals…
Obagi Skin Care
Germantown Aesthetics proudly carries the Obagi® line of skin care products for our patients. To learn more or have your personalized skin care assessment, please call us today at 901-624-5605. Obagi Nu-Derm Obagi Nu-Derm is a correction system for skin that is showing signs of aging and photodamage, including age spots, rough skin, dull complexion,…
Sexual Wellness and the Benefits of Vaginal Rejuvenation
As women get older, problems such as a lowered sex drive, vaginal dryness, or pain during intercourse grow more common. While these issues can be embarrassing to talk about, it’s important to address them to maintain sexual wellness. At Germantown Aesthetics in Memphis, we want you to know that you don’t have to live with…
Sugar Thread Lifts
Sugar Thread Lifts are meant to be a temporary alternative to a subtle face lift. To get the best results, these lifting threads are meant to lift the brows, mid-face, jaws, and neck. This non-surgical face lift helps give the patient a nice, lifted look. While originally created for use in pediatric hearts, Sugar Thread…
Sugar Threads Demystified
Sugar Threads are an aesthetic product placed under the skin to stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of facial and neck lines due to the effects of aging. Sugar Threads have a rejuvenation effect greater than one year, which means you will see results for about 12 months. A 90-day application after the first…
What can HA Fillers do for me?
Hyaluronic Acid, otherwise known as HA Filler, is found in the connective tissues of the body. When used as a facial injectable for aesthetic purposes, HA helps with volume replacement, resulting in the enhancement of the cheeks, lips, and overall facial balance. HA also improves mild to moderate wrinkles depending on how much filler one…
What is Botox?
Botox is one of the top facial injectables that women and men of all ages are choosing to improve their appearance by reducing the signs of aging. It is a neuromodulator that helps reduce and soften wrinkles, relaxing the muscles in the face. Patients as young as 20 years old start treatments between the eyes…