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How To Avoid “Pillow Face” Filler & Other Filler Fails

December 18, 2024

At Mabrie Facial Institute, our expert Injectors understand when less is more. When it comes to using fillers for fine lines and wrinkles, the goal is always to help you look youthful and refreshed rather than overfilled and unnatural. If you’re concerned about dreaded filler scenarios like “pillow face,” filler migration, and too much filler, …

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How Fillers Shape Your Best Face Before and After Weight Loss

December 13, 2024

Achieving your health and fitness goals is an accomplishment worth celebrating. But sometimes weight loss brings unexpected changes, such as volume loss in the face—aka “Ozempic face,” a popular term for a saggy face after weight loss. If slimming down your body has left your face a little droopy or deflated, or you’re worried that …

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Tear Trough Filler: Benefits, Risks, and Solutions

November 22, 2024

Tear Trough fillers have become an increasingly popular non surgical cosmetic treatment for those seeking to rejuvenate tired-looking eyes. This blog post will explore the ins and outs of Tear trough filler, including its benefits, potential complications, and solutions for when things go wrong. Understanding Tear Troughs The delicate skin under the eyes is often …

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Chin & Jawline Fillers & BOTOX: A Guide to Facial Contouring for Masculinization and Feminization

September 19, 2024

Whether you’re aiming for a more masculine or feminine appearance, fillers can help you reach your gender-affirming, aesthetic goals. This non surgical procedure can transform your profile, bringing harmony and symmetry that match your unique identity and style. In this blog, we’ll dive into how chin and jawline fillers can help you look and feel …

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BOTOX & Filler Questions Moderated by Bay Area Makeup Artist, Stefanie Fritz

August 21, 2024

Bay Area makeup artist and content creator Stefanie Fritz @stefaniefritzxo turns to our very own Dr. David Mabrie with burning questions about fillers and neuromodulators from her followers. BOTOX, Dysport or Daxxify? Breastfeeding and BOTOX? Autoimmune disorder and fillers? Press play for all the answers! Interested in treatment? Mention you're “Friends with Fritz” when you …

MFI Named Best Medical Spa and Best BOTOX In the Bay Area

August 20, 2024

San Francisco, CA, August 12, 2024 – Mabrie Facial Institute is excited to announce that it has been recognized with two prestigious 2024 SFGATE Best of Bay Area Awards. MFI has been named the winner in the categories of Best Medical Spa and Best BOTOX, highlighting its commitment to excellence and innovation in facial aesthetics. These …

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Dysport®, DAXXIFY®, and XEOMIN® vs. BOTOX®: Which Should You Choose?

July 18, 2024

While BOTOX® Cosmetic used to be the only neuromodulator on the block, today, there’s a variety of neuromodulators that can be used to: When it comes to neuromodulators like BOTOX, Dysport, Daxxify, and XEOMIN, there are several factors to consider when choosing the right one for your needs. Here's an ultimate guide to help you …

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How Much Does Lip Filler Cost in San Francisco?

July 12, 2024

In San Francisco, the price of lip fillers ranges from approximately $500 to $2,000. If you have searched “How much does lip filler cost near me?” you might be thinking, “That’s a pretty wide range,” and you’re right. That’s because, at the low end, you have cut-rate providers who may not have the highest level …

Chin and Jawline Filler: A Before and After Showcase of What’s Possible

June 20, 2024

At MFI in San Francisco, we’re constantly amazed (but never surprised) by the results we can achieve with dermal fillers. Some of our most significant transformations involve the chin and jawline. We’ve put together this collection of photos to give you a glimpse of what’s possible with chin and jawline filler, and perhaps get you …

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How To Get a Snatched Jawline With Filler

June 10, 2024

A well-defined jawline has long been considered an ideal facial attribute for all genders. Recently, social media has fueled this aesthetic trend, leaving men and women alike wondering how to get a “snatched” jawline if you weren’t born with one. At MFI in San Francisco, we have the answer: jawline filler. Indeed, jawline filler has …

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What’s the Best Treatment for Deep Wrinkles on the Face?

May 6, 2024

Think your wrinkles are too deep for fillers and neuromodulators? Take a look at how we use them to tackle deep wrinkles in different areas of the face, complete with real patient success stories. Treating Deep Wrinkles on the Forehead Neuromodulators like BOTOX and Dysport are considered the gold standard for treating deep wrinkles and …

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Myth vs Fact: The Truth About Dissolving Filler

March 11, 2024

Fillers have a huge fan base thanks to their ability to contour and rejuvenate the face. But what happens if your filler results aren’t what you expected? Or what if, after the swelling has gone down, you'd like just a little less? Should you wait it out or take action? That’s where filler dissolver comes in! …

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