KISS AND TELL

Hollywood has long understood the power of a perfect pouty lip, leaving everyone asking, "What options do I have to obtain that perfect celebrity pout?"

Full and pouty lips are associated with youth, beauty and sensuality. With Valentine's Day around the corner, many want to have those beautiful, kissable lips without the pain and tingling of a lip plumper. If you are looking to enhance the size and shape of your lips, there are many options that will leave you feeling plumped, soft, sensual and naturally stunning.

The ideal lip has a defined border, and the upper lip is smaller than the lower lip. As we age, collagen and fat start to disappear and the lip border breaks down, revealing a less youthful pout. Many different approaches have been introduced to the market for patients searching for that full sensual lip they may have once had or have always wished for. Though lip liner can accentuate the lip size to a certain extent, only so much can be "drawn on." When filling the lip, it is important to keep a natural look by enhancing the border of the lip while keeping the upper lip approximately 75% as full as the lower lip. Anything larger and you can obtain the "ducky look." You also want to be careful not to over-treat lip wrinkles above the lip, because again, this can result in a less natural and more "ducky" look. At VITAHL, we are known for our advanced injection techniques that keep your lips looking natural and like your best you. We can achieve this with fillers or a combination of treatments to best meet your goals.

Juvederm: Popular for instantly plumping lips, Juvederm restores volume and fullness. This smooth gel filler is made of hyaluronic acid which is naturally found in the body, hydrating and adding volume to areas injected.

Botox: Small doses of Botox can be used to evert the lips. When injected into certain parts of the lip muscle, the selective weakening makes the lips roll out to some extent. This leaves you with the appearance of fuller lips. Combining Botox and Juvederm in the lips maximizes the longevity of the Juvederm treatment.

Laser Genesis: A favorite treatment of Hollywood A-listers, this fabulous laser treatment will not only get you red carpet ready, but it can leave your pout looking more plumped. A secret tip - Laser Genesis stimulates collagen in the lips as well as in the skin.

Fat Transfer: For a longer lasting option to achieve that perfect pout, many are turning to fat transfer. This procedure involves transferring your own fat to your lips in order to enhance the appearance. Although this is a more expensive alternative than other lip plumping options, it does last longer and uses your own fat.

Call us at 303.388.7380 to schedule a consultation to see which lip enhancement treatment will give you that perfect pout.

Warm Regards,

EYE WANTS

The eyes are a focal point of the face. Unfortunately, they are also one of the areas to succumb to aging. Many small lines around the eyes (the so-called "crow's feet"), can be reduced with regular Botox injections. Other "eye wants" such as getting rid of droopy brows or under-eye bags will need a combination of treatments for the best results.

Tweezing and waxing can only do so much. If your brows need a little lift, we recommend Botox injections. Botox weakens the muscles in the forehead that pull on the brow line, lifting and elevating it back to a more desirable position. If your brows are descending over the upper eyelids, you may be a candidate for a brow lift. Refer to the Industry Buzz article below for surgical options from Dr. Martin.

Maybe your concern is tired and baggy under-eyes? At VITAHL, we can treat under-eye bags with Radiesse and Juvederm, as well as with micro-fat-grafting, to banish the appearance of the bags. Fillers and fat injected into the hollows will replace the volume loss that happens with age. We're experienced at injecting into this orbital area, so you can be confident that you'll get the desired outcome. To permanently get rid of bags, you may need blepharoplasty, which is explained below by Dr. Martin, our on-staff plastic surgeon.

For day-to-day maintenance of the delicate eye area, we have several topical treatment options at VITAHL, including YOUTH Eye Complex, which smooths, hydrates, and reduces puffiness and dark circles. Ask your clinician at VITAHL to recommend what product is best for your skin.

Keep your eyes looking as young as the rest of you with easy, in-house treatments at VITAHL.

Sincerely,
Dr. Humes

Incredible Injectables: What You Need to Know

When it comes to eliminating wrinkles, lines and deep folds, injectables can offer great results. We understand that the choices can be confusing and that is why our skilled injectors at VITAHL will walk you through the right product for your skin type and facial structure in order to implement the improvement you want. We want you to be pleased with the results and to feel like together we’ve achieved your best possible YOU!

When starting, or continuing a regiment of injectables, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Set a schedule and stick to it. The best results are based on sticking to a schedule. Be consistent with injectables and wait until the results are wearing off before injecting again. That’s the best way to achieve natural looking results.

• Be conservative when starting an injectable program. You’ve probably seen the Sculptra television commercial talking about how you didn’t age overnight, and you shouldn’t anti-age overnight. We agree that the best approach is to start conservatively and build on the results over time.

• Temporary fillers are best. We don’t offer permanent fillers because we believe temporary fillers look more natural. That doesn’t mean you won’t get long lasting results with temporary fillers, you will! But permanent fillers can create permanent problems.


Injectables are a great solution for fighting the signs of aging, but sometimes a comprehensive approaching including a facelift is the best solution. Dr. Martin, our board certified plastic surgeon, can discuss surgical options for you. Both injectables and surgical options can be explored and discussed during your private consultation at VITAHL.

Sincerely,

Dr. Humes

PAMPER AND INDULGE YOURSELF

Some of us view Valentine’s Day as the official day of “love.” Flowers, candy and a decadent dinner are traditional ways of recognizing Cupid. Some of us see February 14th as just another day. Whichever camp you are in, you can still give yourself a little love with several different treatments at VITAHL.
Want kissable lips? VITAHL can ensure that with the popular dermal filler, JUVEDERM™. Dermal fillers restore volume and fullness to correct facial wrinkles and folds and enhance cheekbones. At VITAHL, we specialize in advanced dermal filler injection techniques and we’re ranked among the top five percent of Juvéderm™ injectors in the country.

You can achieve the glow of “new love” with a LASER FACIAL (Laser Genesis). This laser will not only change your skin, but will leave it glowing and refreshed. It’s a comfortable, non-invasive, no-downtime treatment that improves redness, Rosacea, fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, uneven texture, and scarring. Not only will this laser treatment change your skin, you will see your skin glow after each treatment. We recommend starting with 5 treatments, every 2 to 4 weeks. This procedure is a favorite among the Hollywood A-list in preparation for a big event, and is a great procedure for anyone who wants to have glowing, overall healthier, younger looking skin.


If you want to keep that twinkle in your eyes, try LATISSE. It’s the first and only science-based prescription treatment that is used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. LATISSE is a clinically proven, once-daily prescription treatment applied to the base of the upper eyelashes.

You don’t have to wait for Valentine’s Day for a day of love and pampering. Call us today at 303.388.7380 or email me at drhumes@vitahl.com to indulge yourself with a treatment at VITAHL.

DERMAL FILLERS WITH DR TAHL HUMES FOR AMERICAN HEALTH AND BEAUTY

If you are interested in getting Dermal Fillers the best thing you can do is research and ask questions. I recently did an interview discussing the topic for American Health and Beauty. Click the link below to watch the interview.

Dermal Fillers with Dr Humes for American Health and Beauty