Posted April 18, 2024
This week, we are going to be discussing a newer product here at the MedSpa: Dysport! We want to highlight this amazing neurotoxin for you, and if you haven’t heard of Dysport before, give you some brand new and – hopefully helpful! – information. This product is an FDA-approved injectable owned by the company Galderma, […]
Read MorePosted April 12, 2024
Hello Gorgeous! Many people are misinformed about the use of Botox. Today we want to give you easy to understand information on this product that can minimize your unwanted expression lines to help you look less fatigued and more refreshed! Perhaps you have an anti-aging skincare plan and would like to be proactive to prevent […]
Read MorePosted March 04, 2024
Our blog today is focused on a new treatment here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery: Skinvive! This newcomer to the injectables market is the first and only Hyaluronic Acid microdroplet injectable indicated to improve cheek skin smoothness. What does this mean? Essentially, Skinvive is an injectable form of Hyaluronic Acid, which most people […]
Read MorePosted May 09, 2023
The following is an interview with our Nurse Injector, Emily, about one of our most popular injectable procedures: lip filler! Read on to find out more, or check out our informational page on filler, here! What is lip filler? Lip filler is a gel-like substance that, when injected into the lips, will add volume and […]
Read MorePosted January 18, 2023
Here at the MedSpa at Wake Plastic Surgery, we are constantly searching for new techniques and services to bring to our patients. One of the most recent additions to our menu are Smooth PDO Threads – to learn more about this new treatment at our MedSpa, we asked our Nurse Injector Emily to answer some […]
Read MorePosted October 03, 2022
What are PRF Injectables? Platelet Rich Fibrin – also known as “liquid gold” – is a serum created from a sample of a patients’ own blood. This PRF serum is used the same way we use regular filler injections, to increase volume and decrease the appearance of fine lines. To create PRF, the blood sample […]
Read MorePosted March 28, 2022
Did you know that in the 1960’s, Botox was originally used to treat patients’ suffering from “Strabismus”, a condition when the eyes are not aligned properly. Botox was then used in small doses to treat muscle spasms in different areas of the body with success. Years later, it was realized that Botox had an unintended […]
Read MorePosted November 02, 2021
At Wake Plastic Surgery, we often get questions about the differences between each of our dermal fillers and where they are used. In our last blog, Dermal Filler 101, we introduced dermal filler, some myths, and how it differs from Botox®. Let’s talk more about what each dermal filler does and where it can be […]
Read MorePosted October 12, 2021
What is “Dermal Filler” and how does it work? Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected into the facial tissue to diminish facial lines while restoring lost volume and fullness to cheeks, chin, marionette lines, facial folds, and lips. At the Wake Plastic Surgery MedSpa, we use dermal fillers that are made from a […]
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