The skin is the body’s largest organ. Skin works by protecting the body from outside elements, preventing disease, and regulating the temperature of the body. Our skin is part of...
Aging is an inevitable fact of life. As we get older, the body goes through several physical changes. The most notable change usually occurs in our faces. For some, the...
What is Skin Resurfacing? Skin resurfacing is a safe, effective, and convenient treatment to exfoliate layers of your skin. Exfoliation is the process of manually turning over the most superficial...
As injectors, we are consistently learning of new products & techniques that we add to our tool belt for Aesthetics. It’s what draws our attention to details for the aging...
1. Individual Anatomy -Everyone has unique facial anatomy, including facial musculature. The longevity of Botox/Dysport treatment is largely impacted by muscle strength and thickness. This is why men often require...
Xeomin, Botox, and Dysport Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are neuromodulators commonly used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. This desired effect occurs by temporarily relaxing the muscles where neurotoxin is...
What Is Mesotherapy/Kybella? Kybella (Mesotherapy) is an FDA-approved non-surgical injectable treatment that breaks down fat cells in the treatment area (commonly under the chin) for a slimming effect. This treatment...
What Is Lip Filler? Trained healthcare professionals can use various techniques to augment (i.e. make larger) the lips using hyaluronic based dermal filler. In simple terms, hyaluronic acid is a...
What Is Botox? Botox is a type of medication called a “neuromodulator” - it is a medication that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce signs of aging. By doing so gives...
What is Broad Spectrum? Your Sunscreen should definitely say Broad Spectrum- this ensures both UVA and UVB protection. UVA are aging rays that penetrate deep into the skin and break...
As we get older, our bodies naturally produce less collagen, leading to skin that looks dull and noticeably aged. Venus Freeze™ provides an extremely comfortable solution that boosts collagen production...
With any type of sun exposure we see a ton of hyperpigmentation not only on the face, but the neck, chest and hands as well! Hyperpigmenation or “brown spots” are...
What is dermaplaning? A physical exfoliation with a blade to gentle lift dead skin and fine “peach fuzz” vellus hairs off of the face. Exfoliation of dead skin cells improves...
Get plenty of rest! Apply a Vitamin A Serum in the morning and at night to replenish the depletion of these essential nutrient to the skin. Vitamin A normalizes the...
Facials are a great, relaxing way to keep the skin healthy and glowing. We recommend facials to be done every 6-8 weeks in order to keep the skin balanced and...
What is Vitamin A? Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for good vision, a healthy immune system, and...
What is an IPL or photofacial? IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light designed for improving skin tone (color of skin) by softening pigment and melanin irregularities. An IPL photofacial can...
#1- At Home Microneedling Is The Same At a Medical Spa. Nope, and actually this couldn’t be further from the truth. Devices that are only able to be purchased under...
What Is Venus Freeze Body Contouring And How Does It Work? Venus Freeze Multi-Polar Radio Frequency and Pulsed Magnetic Fields are the Gold Standard in fat reduction and skin tightening....
FAQ’s about Fibroblast Skin Tightening What is Fibroblast Skin tightening? Under the supervision of a Doctor, Fibroblast Skin Tightening is a cosmetic treatment that uses plasma, an ionized gas, to...
24-48 Hours Post-Op: Avoid all contact to donor site and newly implanted grafts. No washing scalp or full stream water pressure from shower head on newly implanted grafts. No...
Before Surgery Please arrive at the office no later than 7 am. In the event that you may require medication, it is required that you be dropped off and picked...
Is IPL a Laser the same thing as a laser? No, IPL is not a laser. IPL is an “intense pulse light” device. The device uses focused wavelengths to treat...
PDO Threads are thin, absorbable sutures placed under the skin through a central hole created by a needle that are pulled back to lift and tighten skin reducing wrinkles and...
Why am I losing transplanted hair? It is both normal and common. The first Stage post-transplant is called the Catagen phase where ‘shedding’ will occur. The second stage is called...
At Buffalo Aesthetics, we get a lot of questions regarding dermal fillers, use, and ideal options. Each case is dependent on the client and what aesthetic goals they are trying...
An integral part of the body is the Lymphatic Drainage Systems. When functioning optimally, it’s responsible for filtering our blood from toxins, bacteria, and viruses. It is imperative we keep...
Juvederm, Restalyne, HA, and Non-HA fillers are various types of dermal fillers that offer a variety of options, and just as much confusion to the average buyer. Some common Q&A’s...
Plasma therapy stimulates healing through injecting one’s own healing factors into treatment areas. Plasma is a concentration of platelet cells taken from the patient’s own blood, that have healing factors...
Part of developing your skincare regimen involves an appropriate first visit consult. During this time both you and your provider can discuss your skincare concerns, needs, and expectations. In collaboration...
The HydraFacial and microdermabrasion devices are useful tools in improving skin texture, quality, and turgor. At Buffalo Aesthetics, we offer both services, however, based on patient feedback, literature research, and...
Plasma that contains a higher concentration of platelets (generally 6-8 x baseline). Why is Platelets important? Platelets stimulates growth factors, cells, and cytokines that are integral to tissue growth and...
Buffalo Aesthetics offers a wide array of products. When discussing neurotoxins, our main products are Dysport and Botox. Both medications offer similar end results, but subtle differences also separate the...
When preparing for your visit at Buffalo Aesthetics, our staff are very particular about educating clients about pre-treatment protocols. When preparing for your service day for neurotoxins and fillers, our...
To assist our patients in making informed decisions, at Buffalo Aesthetics, we education our client with alternative options, expected results, and supportive literature. We apply the same approach with PRP so that our clients...