Investing in Value
Recently, I paid twice the amount of my previous fee for personal training, because I knew the value was there. For all services I purchase, I expect a specialist to carry out that service, whether a personal trainer, housekeeper, massage therapist or neurosurgeon I am always willing to compensate based on value. What I do not want is the ...
A Look at PDO Thread Lifts
The thread lifts of today may not align with what you thought you knew about thread lifts. In the late-1990s, the so-called “thread lift” was using threads to lift sagging skin, known as the “kinder and gentler” face lift. However, it had much scarier side effects, including scaring. Infection and obvious lumps under the skin ...
Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin? What is the difference?
I am often asked this question by both patients and other healthcare providers and staff. Some patients insist that one or the other of these products is the only product that gives them results. Let’s break down the differences. First, we must understand that Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are each classified as a “neuromodulator” – ...
Understanding PHI: The Basic of the Golden Ratio
Phi (also known as 0+1.618033988749895) is most often pronounced like “fi” and is an irrational number, but one that has many mathematical properties. Phi is the solution to a quartic equation and the basis for the Golden Ratio, developed by Greeks. It is named after the Greek sculptor Phidias. Phi – or Golden Ratio – ...
Why Men Should Take Advantage of Aesthetic Procedures
Facial fillers are twice as popular today as they were 15 years ago. Results can be remarkable when these treatments are done in moderation. Too much filler, however, can result in an overstuffed looked, causing the cheeks and other areas of the face appear puffy. Aesthetic procedures were once thought to be a “female thing,” ...
Understanding Retinol
Retin-A is a drug generically known as retinoic acid or tretinoin, derived from vitamin A. Retinol is a less-potent form of Retin-A, and its effectiveness is scientifically supported. Since Retin-A can improve skin texture and fade dark sports and freckles, Retinol is extremely helpful. It shrinks dilated pores and improves cell turnover within the pores, ...
Why Bellafill Is Different
What makes Bellafill different from other dermal fillers? Bellafill is the first and only dermal filler to be approved and classified as a permanent dermal filler by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). While Bellafill doesn’t necessarily last forever, patients can expect for the treatment to last for five years or longer. Having been studied ...
The Long-Term Result of a Bellafill Investment
A major consideration with any dermal filler treatment is longevity. Bellafill is truly unique among, because it lasts for up to five years and can even be permanent. Other dermal fillers may offer results that last for only six to12 months, on average. Bellafill, on the other hand, is ideal for anyone wishing to eliminate ...
Is Bellafill Right For You?
If you’ve experienced volume loss in your face and wish to recapture a more youthful look, Bellafill may be the right filler for your needs. Bellafill is a popular dermal filler because of its long-lasting, possibly permanent, results. Here’s what you need to know about Bellafill so you can determine whether it’s right for you. ...
Our Story & Who We Are
CAS Clinical Med Spa offers advanced skin care and aesthetics with minimally invasive procedures, completed with little to no down time and/or risk. We credit our chief product development officer and medical director, Dr. James Craig, with bringing us to where we are today. Dr. Craig always knew that, someday, he would be a physician. ...
Microneedling: The Best Thing That Can Happen to Your Face
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, involves using fine needles to create hundreds of tiny, invisible puncture wounds in the top layer of skin. The treatment is minimally invasive, and performed in the office by a trained, licensed professional. Don’t let the word “needle” scare you; the procedure is virtually painless and incredibly effective. ...
Reversing the Effects on Your Face From Smoking
It’s well known that smokers have a high risk of developing serious diseases, such as heart disease and lung disease, arthritis, cancers of the body, immune disorders, and infertility. But smoking also has detrimental effects on your skin, accelerating the aging process. From dark under-eye circles to yellow fingers, smoking can take a toll on ...
Diamond Level CoolSculpting Means Perfection for You
Did you hear? We are now a Diamond Level Coolsculpting Practice, and that means several things. Most important, it means we do a lot more treatments than our competitors. When we perform Coolsculpting procedures, we provide effective, aggressive treatment plans with a “transformation” approach. Our Coolsculpting Specialists have been certified at the highest level by ...
Should Your Husband Have A Say In Your CoolSculpting Treatment?
Our spouses may say that they love us regardless of our physical appearances – inside and out – but the truth is, our appearances DO affect our relationships, no matter if our spouses are focused on the way we look or not. What we think about the way we look bleeds into every moment of ...
9 Things We Tell Ourselves That Are Sabotaging Our Futures
Self-awareness is the first step in making a change in your life. All day, everyday we are listening to an inner conversation that is quite often very destructive. We talk to ourselves, at times, in a way we would never allow another person to talk to us. In truth, that inner conversation, as insignificant as ...
