What Facial Areas Does Juvederm Treat?
Chances are, you’ve seen a Juvederm commercial here or there in the last few months. This dermal filler is on its way to becoming a household name. For Walnut Creek women, and even men, Juvederm can provide relief from signs of aging on the face. There is no longer any reason to face the world […]
When Will I See Results After Getting Lip Injections
There are many women in Walnut Creek who are unhappy with their lips. Whether it’s because their lips have thinned out with age, or because they’ve just never had the fullness they’ve wanted. In recent years, lip injections have become increasingly popular among women of every age. And why not? Lip injections are a great […]
How Long Do Results Last with Dermal Filler Wrinkle Treatments
Several factors can affect how long your wrinkle treatment will last, including: The facial feature you are having treated. Your body’s rate of metabolism. Your budget for aesthetic care. Pleasanton wrinkle treatment patients will have ample time with Dr. Manios to discuss each of these factors as part of their initial consultation. In the meantime, […]
How Should I Prepare For My Double Chin Treatment
During your initial consultation with Dr. Manios, you will have extensive time to discuss what you’d like to achieve and to develop a plan based on your aesthetic vision. If your goals include a more defined jawline, getting rid of heavy jowls, and an overall firmer and fitter appearance, you may benefit from double chin […]
Which Dermal Fillers are Used in a Liquid Facelift
Dr. Manios typically follows a staged treatment plan for Pleasanton liquid facelift patients: He will begin by addressing midface volume loss. Once he has restored fullness to features in the midface, he will smooth the smile lines for a more youthful appearance. Finally, he will use dermal fillers to rejuvenate the upper and/or lower face. […]
Should You Have Kybella or Chin Liposuction
Excess fat below the chin can give you a heavy or aged appearance even if your other features are firm, fit, and youthful. Walnut Creek patients often seek aesthetic treatment specifically to get rid of a double chin, improve the definition of their jawline, and eliminate prominent jowls. Dr. Manios has spent nearly ten years […]
What is Midface Volume Loss in the Cheek Area
There have been several advancements in cheek augmentation products in recent years as well as changes in the procedure goals itself. To understand these progressions, we should understand the mid-face area. The mid-face is defined as the area under the eyes and above the mouth and includes all bony as well as soft-tissue compartments within […]
How Soon Will I See Results from Kybella?
KYBELLA® is an injectable solution for Walnut Creek patients who want to reduce the appearance of a double chin. Patients receive a series of treatments over time, with each set of injections eliminating more and more of the fat cells that cause submental fullness. You can expect to see results from KYBELLA within 4-6 weeks […]
What Facial Conditions Does Juvederm Treat
Dr. Manios offers Walnut Creek patients the complete line of JUVÉDERM® products through his practice, which focuses on non-surgical facial rejuvenation and injectable solutions. Here are some of the most common aesthetic concerns that he helps to resolve. Volume Loss in the Temples We commonly associate youthfulness and vitality with a heart-shaped appearance: fullness at […]
What Is The Recovery Like After Kybella?
Treatment with KYBELLA® can eliminate a double chin without requiring significant downtime or an intensive recuperation since it is an injectable approach rather than a surgical procedure. Your experience with Dr. Manios won’t include incisions, sutures, or general anesthesia. The fat that KYBELLA eliminates will be gone for good as long as you maintain your […]