History has a lot to teach us. One of the things we’ve learned about humans as we’ve looked back through time is that there has always been a desire for beauty. We want to see the beauty around us and also appreciate our ability to portray beauty from within. Through centuries, aging and beauty have […]
Botox Cosmetic has been around for nearly twenty years now. In that time, millions of people have received treatment to correct the signs of aging or to postpone the arrival of lines and wrinkles. Every year, more than 7 million Botox treatments are performed. Many of these treatments are administered to people who’ve never had […]
The cold, dry winter air isn’t very kind to the skin. During this time of year, it is necessary to pay extra-close attention to moisturizing and gentle cleansing. Because the air is drier, the skin’s barrier thins and moisture evaporates more quickly from the epidermis. This can result not only in more visible lines and […]
Surgical eyelid rejuvenation has become one of the most popular ways to refresh the face in recent years. The procedure itself may take an hour or less. The results can last for years, which is one of several reasons why blepharoplasty is a preferred treatment for puffy or hooded eyelids. Blepharoplasty has been performed around […]
Dermal filler treatments are performed daily all around the world. This is an indication of the effectiveness and safety of this treatment. The use of various substances to reduce the signs of aging has been common for decades. The first dermal fillers were introduced about 50 years ago but didn’t quite catch on due to […]
One of the changes that happen as we age is that the mid-face flattens. This is because the fat pads that live here gradually degrade without a strong matrix of collagen and elastin in the dermis. Historically, facial aging has been addressed only with facelift surgery. This procedure can be beneficial but, as we have […]
In recent years, the concept of aging gracefully has gotten a lot of attention. For some people, aging gracefully means allowing nature to do what it will without any intervention whatsoever. For others, it means embracing the value of modern medicine to help them manage the signs of aging in conservative ways. Facelift surgery may […]
In recent years, fat transfer has become a popular procedure for those wanting to reduce the signs of facial aging quickly and effectively. While dermal fillers can do this, there is a need to continue getting injections to maintain pleasing results. Fat injections provide a long-term solution that may require minimal upkeep, if any. Here, […]
Laser skin resurfacing is not a new treatment. It has been conducted for many years. The process has achieved outstanding results but has historically been viewed as an aggressive and potentially risky treatment. When we look at the original process of CO2 laser resurfacing, this may be relatively accurate. The early process of ablating the […]
We are proud to be associated with Aesthetic Medispa of West County, of which Dr. Holds is the medical director. This area of our practice enables us to assist patients who want to look and feel better about their aging process and are committed to doing so without plastic surgery. We believe that graceful aging […]