Your guide to natural-looking anti-aging treatments in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond
While we may not be able to stop the aging process, there are several products and treatments available that can delay and soften its effects. Most people start to notice visible signs of aging in their 30s, with those signs becoming more pronounced in their 40s—and continuing to deepen as the years go by. Whether […]
What is a Botox touch-up, and how do I ask for it?
So you got your Botox…but it’s not quite looking how you wished. Needing a Botox touch-up is completely normal, and even expected—especially when you are addressing a new area, or working with a different injector! This is because knowledgeable injectors know they need to see the medication’s effects on your anatomy. And while they can […]
Can I take Advil after Botox?
Today, Dr. Mark of Mountain Radiance in Asheville is sitting down to address one question we frequently hear from our BOTOX patients. The question is: Can I take Advil after BOTOX? I’m going to expand this to include Aleve and aspirin as well. The short answer is that it would be better to avoid it, but it’s not […]
How Much Botox Do I Need?
In follow up to his recent BOTOX & Fillers FAQ blog post, Dr. Mark of Mountain Radiance in Asheville is here to answer one specific question that we often get from our Asheville med spa patients regarding BOTOX: How much BOTOX do I need? This is a great question and important to a lot of people. Fortunately, […]
Dr. Mark Answers Your BOTOX & Filler Questions
Today, Dr. Mark of Mountain Radiance in Asheville is sitting down and answering some common questions we get about BOTOX and fillers from our med spa patients. So what exactly is Botox? Botox is a brand name for onabotulinum toxin A, which is a purified form of a protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. […]
Glow Up Quickly: Your Guide to Looking Your Best in No Time
With BBQ and wedding season in full swing here in Asheville, NC, you may find yourself short on time—but we have several treatments that can boost your appearance in a single appointment and have compiled a list of options that deliver results with little to no downtime! Take a look at what Mountain Radiance offers […]
Considering an 8 Point Lift? Here’s what you need to know.
You have likely seen it on social media: the 8-point lift is a series of injections—usually placed in the cheeks, around the mouth, and along the jawline—that results in a more sculpted, striking appearance. While we love the results it can achieve, an 8-point lift isn’t a perfect injection “formula” that works for every face. […]
What is a Nefertiti Lift? Everything You Need to Know About This Trending Treatment.
Looking for a way to rejuvenate your neck and sculpt your jawline without surgery? A Nefertiti Lift may be just what you need. Our Asheville patients love this treatment because there are no incisions or downtime required, its results are subtle (your friends are likely to notice that you look more rejuvenated, they just may […]
Why the Hyaluron Pen is Dangerous and Shouldn’t Be Used
So many of my patients seek to enhance their natural lips to make them fuller or replace the volume that is lost in their lips by the aging process. Recently, there’s been a lot of “buzz” around a new supposedly quick-fix, at-home device called the…
