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The Worst Advice We’ve Ever Heard About Dermal Fillers

InjectablesKati MidgleyComment

Have you ever come across a photo of yourself on social media that one of your “friends” tagged you in without your permission? How is it that they always manage to find the worst possible one? You know, the one that catches you at just the wrong angle that makes you look at least 10 years older. Then you suddenly find yourself standing before your bathroom mirror scrutinizing your every facial feature—poking, prodding, pulling, trying to imagine what your face would look like if it were tighter. We’ve all done it at some point. 

Fortunately, while there isn’t any way to turn back the clock (yet!), there is a solution. 

The skin care application routine you need to follow

Skin CareKati MidgleyComment

Once you know the right skin care products to use, you need to learn how to apply them. Believe it or not, there’s a certain order of application that everyone should follow to ensure that you’re not only getting the most out of your skin care products, but also not wasting an ounce of those incredible products.

Nearly every day, my clients ask me to write the order of application of skin care products for them to follow. I wish I had a nickel for every time I’ve done this! But actually it’s my fault. I should have written it down a long time ago for all of you, so here goes...

Why your skin care doesn't work and what you should look for instead

Skin CareKati MidgleyComment

Taking care of your skin is essential to looking your best. But, let’s face it, skin care is a confusing maze of products and ingredients. So, what are the different types of skin care products and what exactly do you need to be using? Let me break this down into something I like to call my “skin care 4x4”—four tiers of skin care products and four undisputed anti-aging ingredients.

The Most Popular CoolSculpting Questions—Answered

CoolsculptingKati MidgleyComment

Most people are a little dissatisfied with their bodies (An understatement, right??). As time goes on, our skin gets looser and our stomachs are not quite as flat as they used to be. It's normal to age, but there's nothing wrong with embracing a little self-improvement! Fortunately, new techniques are continually being developed that can improve your appearance with little or no downtime. If you don't want to undergo invasive procedures such as liposuction, you're in luck! CoolSculpting is an easy, comfortable and safe way to get the results you want—permanently.

Dermal Fillers and Neurotoxins 101: What You Need to Know

Botox, Dermal FillersKati MidgleyComment

Does trying to figure out the difference between dermal fillers and neurotoxins leave a permanent furrow in your brow? If you're considering injectable treatments but don't know where to start, you've come to the right place! Part of my job is to help you understand the difference between the types of injectables we use during cosmetic procedures. The two categories of injectables are neurotoxins and dermal fillers. And while they are both among the most popular anti-aging treatments used today, they are different beasts! Here's a little "Injectables 101" for your reading pleasure...